Assistant Strategist, Data Solutions

Job Description

We are currently looking for an Assistant Data Solutions Specialist to join Horizon Media’s data solutions practice in Los Angeles. This person will develop a deep understanding of data-centric media solutions, work side-by-side with strategists, brand leads, and clients to help manage data onboarding, guide audience segmentation and activation tactics, and aid in evaluating strategic partnerships.

 

The ideal candidate is detail oriented, a team player, and can simplify complex topics. Most importantly, this person should show a willingness to learn in a challenging, fast-paced and everchanging landscape.

 

Main Duties And Responsibilities

45% MarTech and Campaign Management

Develop fluency with client’s MarTech infrastructure (DMP, CRM platform, insights tools)

Day-to-day ownership of client’s data onboarding process, including ongoing collaboration with activation teams and updating internal documentation

Support all data syndication requests and conversations with publishers  

Assist Data Solutions team in managing timelines and budgets with digital, ad ops, social, and advanced TV teams as related to data needs

25% Data, Insights, and Strategy

• Work closely with Data Solutions team and Consumer Insights team to discover audience insights using a variety of client and agency tools
• Collaborate with marketing and media teams to turn insights into actionable audiences and tactics for media campaigns
• Support Data Solutions team with industry research, landscape projects, client requests, and ad hoc requests
  
  

30% Education

• Build an understanding of media, technology, and data ecosystems by keeping up with industry trends and attending various vendor meetings
• Develop knowledge of media activation platforms (e.g. Facebook, The Trade Desk), data onboarding platforms (e.g. Liveramp), and DMPs (e.g. Neustar)
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

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Knowledge And Skills Required

• Experience working with large data sets and complex digital user interfaces
• Proficient in Excel – pivot tables, creating charts, vlookups, etc.
• Preference to work on the disruptive side of business, with new technology
• Able to work independently and be resourceful, with excellent time management skills
• Experience in a highly collaborative and fast-paced work environment
• Self-driven to learn more about the industry and programmatic best-practices
• A team-player who can work collaboratively with our multi-faceted team (including planning and analytics) and other agency departments
  
  

Certificates, licenses, and registrations

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Physical Activity and Work Environment

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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.

Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

$40,000.00 - $50,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.