Job Description

Blue Hour Studios is a social-first agency that makes brands magnetic through work that gets shared, remixed, and talked about. We create at the intersection of culture, content, creators, and commerce to help brands turn distinct cultural relevance into demand.

Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles and backed by Horizon Media, we connect creativity and media to drivereal businessimpact.

The Associate Account Director is a leadership role on the account team, responsible for driving client relationships, leading social strategy, and overseeing the execution of impactful work. This person is a trusted partner to our clients, a leader to our internal teams, and a key contributor to the growth of our agency.This role reports to theVP,Account Director.

At Horizon and Blue Hour Studios, 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,safeand empowered. We value you and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspectiveallowsus to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together. We hire talented people, challengethemand give them every opportunity to grow.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Thought Leadership

• Lead the development of social-first creative strategies that are culturally relevant and drive business results.

• Serve as a strategic partner to clients, providing thought leadership on the social landscape, creator economy, and emerging trends.

• Translate client businessobjectivesinto actionable, innovative social media campaigns and content programs.

• Identifyand articulate new opportunities for client growth and brand distinction in the social space.

Client Relationship & Account Management

• Own and cultivate senior-level client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor.

• Ensure client satisfaction and retention through proactive communication, strategic counsel, and flawless execution.

• Oversee all account operations, including scoping, budget management, and resource allocation.

• Masterfully present creative concepts and campaign results to clients, articulating the strategic rationale and business impact.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of account professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

• Provide clear direction and feedback to internal teams, ensuring all work is on-brief, on-time, and on-budget.

• Inspire and motivate the team to produce innovative, best-in-class socialcreative

Business Growth

• Support new business efforts by contributing to proposals, pitches, and presentations.

• Identifyopportunities for organic growth within existing client relationships.

• Manage account profitability, ensuring projects are delivered within scope and budget.

Qualifications

• 6+yersexperience in an account managementor strategyrole at a social, creative, influencer, or digital agency.

• A deep understanding of the social mediaand influencerlandscape, including platforms, trends, and audience behaviors.

• Superior attention to detail, and incredibly collaborative nature.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and grow client relationships.

• Innate curiosity with strong strategic and creative thinking skills

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to effectively manage a variety of overlapping projects.

• Experience managing and mentoring direct reports.

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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

$110,000.00 - $130,000.00

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.