Assistant Account Executive

Job Description

Hello, Blue Hour.

Blue Hour Studios is a social-first content agency that was formed in 2019 and is an affiliate of Horizon Media. Blue Hour builds community and fandom by playing at the intersection of creators, culture, content, and commerce. The company is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles.

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, 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

Blue Hour Studios sits at the intersection of culture, content, creators and commerce and our Account team sits at the heart of Blue Hour. As an Assistant Account Executive, you will play a key role in supporting a portfolio of clients, ensuring the delivery of inspired work across Blue Hour's diverse social capabilities. This entry-level role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. You will act as the glue between our clients and our Influencer, Creative, Strategy, and New Business teams, ensuring seamless project execution and optimal outcomes for the brands that trust us with their business. The Assistant Account Executive reports to the Associate Account Director.

70% - Account Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day communications with clients. This includes handling client inquiries, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring all client needs are met with a high level of service and professionalism.
• Maintain client satisfaction through effective client onboarding, communication, and relationship building.
• Organize and manage regular client meetings, including scheduling, preparing detailed agendas, and drafting concise, actionable notes. Ensure all follow-up actions are clearly communicated and executed in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project timelines, ensuring all tasks, deadlines, and milestones are clearly outlined. Regularly update timelines to reflect changes and communicate these updates to both clients and internal teams.
• Assist in preparing and delivering client presentations to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Management of client billing and tracking of client budgets, ensuring all fees are accurately invoiced, recorded and that projects stay within the allocated financial parameters. Provide regular budget updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Review all client deliverables for quality and consistency, ensuring they align with client brand guidelines and expectations. Coordinate with internal teams to address any discrepancies or revisions needed.
• Compile, analyze, and prepare detailed reports on campaign performance, project progress, and other key metrics. Present findings to clients, highlighting successes, areas for improvement, and strategic recommendations.
• Maintain client satisfaction through effective client onboarding, communication, and relationship building.
• Foster a collaborative environment across internal and external teams, driving efficient project execution.

15% - Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Engage in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative solutions for client challenges.
• Conduct research on industry and competitor trends to inform strategic decision-making.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitive landscapes to help inform strategic initiatives.

15% - Training & Development

• Learn about our industry, clients, and internal processes to support team success.
• Participate in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Participate in Horizon’s Media 101 program where applicable

Who You Are

• Culturally Switched On: Finger on the pulse of all things social trends, influencers, creators and brand marketing. Passionate about learning and advancing in influencer marketing, creative production, and media principles.
• Adept Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, especially in a client-facing role. You are comfortable presenting ideas, leading discussions, and managing client expectations.
• Highly Organized and Detail-Oriented: You excel at managing multiple tasks and timelines, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Your attention to detail ensures the highest quality of work.
• Strategic Thinker and Problem Solver: You approach challenges with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes.
• Results-Driven and Resourceful: You have a knack for achieving goals, whether through careful planning or creative problem-solving.
• Collaborative: You thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive work culture.
• An advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on fostering an inclusive work environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience or internship in marketing, advertising, or related fields is highly desirable. Candidates with internship experience in social media management, brand marketing, or account coordination are encouraged to apply.
• Must have a thoughtful POV on social trends and content creators/content creation.
• Extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple timelines and deliverables efficiently.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace tools including Sheets, Slides, Docs, and Drive and project management tools such as Trello and Monday.

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.