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Director, Programmatic

Horizon media

New York, NY
Full Time
Director
135k-165k
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Director, Programmatic at Horizon Media is a leadership role focused on guiding clients in adopting advanced programmatic media strategies and activation approaches. The role involves thought leadership, developing measurement frameworks, understanding technology partners, and ensuring Horizon's programmatic practice is recognized as best-in-class. The position emphasizes innovation, industry awareness, and client relationship management within a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Key Responsibilities

  • Recognize opportunities to organize client inquiries into comprehensive perspectives that demonstrate understanding and thoughtfulness, overseeing the creation of external deliverables and client presentations.
  • Develop and implement measurement frameworks in collaboration with Analytics team members to answer complex client questions.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of technology partners, vendor solutions, and data-led strategies considering contextual, deterministic, and privacy-related factors.
  • Continuously inquire about emerging channels, formats, features, costs, and results to inform strategic decisions.
  • Ensure day-to-day account health and client satisfaction by managing timelines, deliverables, and follow-up.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication.
  • Conduct ongoing education for clients and investment teams to enhance collective knowledge.
  • Drive innovation within account portfolios to meet or exceed client expectations.
  • Stay informed about industry developments and synthesize their impact for clients.
  • Lead team efforts in producing insights and ensuring adherence to processes and norms.
  • Promote team education on presentation skills, Excel, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and soft skills.
  • Contribute to team development through feedback and education on best practices and industry trends.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement necessary changes.
  • Vet vendors for training opportunities and stay updated on industry capabilities.
  • Oversee the entire process to identify risks and ensure positive relationships with team members, analytics, and clients.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of previous in-platform programmatic experience.
  • Expert-level understanding of programmatic buying and planning.
  • Experience mentoring and managing a team.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills, both internally and externally.
  • Familiarity with multiple DSPs.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and storytelling skills.
  • A solutions-oriented problem solver with strong delegation and organization skills.
  • A self-starter who takes initiative and is adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
  • A collaborative, team-oriented manager with professionalism and respect.
  • Strong leadership qualities and commitment to team success.
  • Supportive of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice to Have

  • Experience mentoring and managing a team.

Qualifications

  • No specific certificates, licenses, or registrations required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary range of $135,000.00 - $165,000.00.
  • Discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance, 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.

Working at Horizon media

Horizon Media is committed to fostering innovation, investing in technology, automation, and AI to enhance its offerings. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and promotes a collaborative, professional, and growth-oriented work environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 20, 2025
Salary135k-165k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceDirector

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About Horizon media

Website

horizonmedia.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

New York, NY

Industry

Media Buying Agencies

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