Job Summary:

The Digital Strategy Supervisor is a central facet within the Digital Strategy team. Working under the guidance of the Director of Digital Strategy, the Digital Strategy Supervisor constructs the strategic foundation for media plan development and makes sure all tactical plans are grounded in these guiding principles. As a key agency contact, he/she works closely with clients and all internal/external partners, coordinating of parties and ensuring streamlined communication is achieved. The Digital Strategy Supervisor applies his/her knowledge of industry trends and Horizon’s consumer/channel insight resources to offer the clients fresh thinking. He/she supervises all team projects, ensuring they are completed accurately and on time and reflect both practical and strategic thinking.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

40% - Strategic Planning

• Guide the team in translating client goals into strategic media solutions that grow our client’s brands and ensure strategic consistency across all elements of plan development and implementation
• Lead research initiatives, identifying tools and resources that will aid in the consumer insight gathering and strategic planning process
• Assist senior leadership with the implementation and development of media briefs, building strategic and tactical recommendations and client presentations
• Responsible and accountable for all channel wrap up reports, working in collaboration with applicable activation teams to apply relevant findings to future campaign strategy

40% - Supervision/Management

• Oversee junior team member’s engagement & interactions with other Horizon departments (i.e. Investment, Traffic, Operations)
• Guide team in setting project timelines and oversee the accuracy and timeliness of account management and buy maintenance
• Promote the work of both junior and senior team members, set a positive team environment

10% - Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with core clients, industry partners and other internal departments by serving as a Horizon contact
• Serve as conduit for strategic leadership from senior team to junior team

10% - Account Management

• Begin anticipating client requests, troubleshoot and problem solve with internal teams to proactively provide solutions
• Lead calls and statuses, establish yourself as a lead POC for campaigns you are managing
• Engage with investment teams to ensure successful campaign execution, issue plan deliverables to client

Who You Are:

• A collaborative, team-oriented worker with strong time management and organization skills
• A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions
• Detail oriented with commitment to follow through
• Nimble and flexible with ability to oversee multiple deliverables and client requests

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• 4+ years of experience developing strategic media recommendations and stewarding media account projects
• Primary experience in Digital Media planning, buying and activation
• Familiarity with marketing principles, analytics and concepts
• Prior experience in a client contact and leadership role
• Strong mentorship experience in terms of developing media professionals, ability to manage a small team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and media research/reporting resources
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to confidently present and “sell through” ideas both internally and to Clients

Certificates, licenses and registrations

No requirements for certificates, licenses and registrations

Physical Activity and Work Environment

No requirements for physical activity and work environment

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Salary Range: $1,635.00 to $1,923.00 a week. A successful applicant’s actual weekly or hourly rate may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity.