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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. 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.

As a Learning & Development Partner, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of engaging, high-impact learning experiences—especially those focused on core professional skills. You’ll support program logistics, facilitate sessions, customize content to learners, collect data, and serve as a learning liaison to specific teams or functions.

• Partner with business units to understand needs and support learning customizations; assist with the delivery of learning programs, workshops, and cohort sessions, both virtual and in-person.
• Contribute to instructional design and content development (e.g., slides, guides, toolkits)
• Assist with delivery of learning programs, workshops, and cohorts (virtual and in-person).
• Facilitate live workshops and trainings (in-person or virtual) for smaller teams and groups
• Support customization and adaptation of learning materials based on learner feedback and business needs.
• Collect and synthesize participant feedback to inform continuous improvements.
• Support communication and logistics in partnership with L&D Ops and business partners.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure learner engagement and success.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by proactively identifying operational and content gaps.
• Build effective working relationships across teams to support program success.

• A strong, effective communicator, that can autonomously manage relationships with candidates and hiring managers
• A problem solver with the ability to recognize when to elevate situations to manager or leadership
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• An effective time manager, comfortable working on multiple requisitions at various stages
• Comfortable pivoting with changing candidate and hiring manager needs
• A helpful team player with business maturity in a professional setting, willing to roll up your sleeves and partner with team members based on bandwidth
• An active participant in teamwide meetings and conversations; eager to ask questions and provide thoughtful insight
• A self-starter, consistently motivated, proactive and resourceful, seeking feedback proactively
• A desire to stay on top of recruitment and industry trends
• A curious learner
• An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• 3+ years in Learning & Development, facilitation, or instructional design
• Comfortable facilitating in front of groups and adapting content in real‑time
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and proactive in problem‑solving.
• Passionate about helping people grow

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations N/A

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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 $66,300.00 - $85,000.00 A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role.

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.

• discretionary bonus
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• company paid holidays
• unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• mental health and wellness resources
• pet insurance
• childcare resources
• identity theft insurance
• fertility assistance programs
• fitness reimbursement

Want to know what makes Horizon a great place to work? At Horizon, business is personal — and that means connecting with what matters. Horizon is powered by one of the industry’s most celebrated and inclusive workplace cultures. We believe in the talent of our people and the power of personal, with our passion and commitment to excellence driving our success. Follow up on Instagram and LinkedIn.