Executive Assistant

Horizon Media , founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms.

We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service.

Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal.

Together we are building a place of belonging.

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered.

We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.

Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

What You’ll Do

Deliver comprehensive administrative assistance to a senior executive, enabling them to concentrate on strategic priorities and high-impact responsibilities.

Oversee complex calendar management, optimizing and coordinating the executive’s schedule. This includes organizing meetings, prioritizing engagements, and preventing any schedule conflicts.

Communicate with clients, partners, and other stakeholders in a poised and professional manner. This requires a high level of professionalism, tact, and discretion, as well as the ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a positive image for the executive and the organization.

Design and prepare materials as needed for meetings, presentations, etc. in advance to ensure the executive is prepared with proper context.

Materials should be accurate, relevant, and delivered in a timely manner.

Prepare and / or proof emails when required. Communication should be clear, professional, and free of errors, maintaining a high standard of quality.

Manage travel arrangements, submit travel and other business-related expenses for reimbursement (e.g. booking flights, hotels, and transportation for business trips, as well as handling any logistical details related to travel).

Responsible for planning and organizing agency-wide initiatives, handling logistics and timelines to ensure all aspects of the event / meeting are executed smoothly and effectively.

Organize client and new business events, manage room bookings and arrangements, and coordinate with vendors when applicable.

Maintain a positive work environment for employees as a team player, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work culture.

Build relationships with Executive Assistants throughout the organization as well as the broader teams within HR, Finance, and Legal.

Serve as the primary liaison between executives, employees, clients and other external partners.

Perform ad-hoc general administrative / project management duties as assigned.

Who You Are

Able to work autonomously while effectively anticipating executive needs, enabling proactive decision-making and seamless support.

Highly organized and detail-oriented, adept at maintaining focus and accuracy in high-pressure situations.

Proficient in developing a systematic approach to efficiently manage and organize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Able to handle confidential information with a high level of professionalism and discretion.

Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with all levels across an organization.

Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-driven media environment.

A storyteller that can create a presentation from conception through completion.

A strong writer / editor of internal and external correspondence.

Preferred Skills & Experience

BA / BS and 8-10+ years of executive assistant experience for a senior-level executive.

Expert with Microsoft Office suite.

Knowledge of virtual meeting programs (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.).

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

N / A

Physical Activity and Work Environment

N / A

Salary Range

$80,000.00 - $120,000.00

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.

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