Job Description
Hello, Blue Hour
Formed in 2019, Blue Hour Studios is a social-first agency and affiliate of Horizon Media. We build community and fandom by playing at the intersection of creators, culture, content and commerce. The company is headquartered in New York.
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. We hire talented people, challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.
What You’ll Do
40% - Creative Development & Concept Ideation
25% - Content & Creative Production
25% - Supervision & Team Management
10% - Client Relations
Job Summary
The role of the Associate Creative Director at Blue Hour Studios is to consistently bring exceptional, original creative thinking across any format. You are expected to independently concept and execute creative ideas that answer client briefs with unexpected solutions. You will lead by example—mentoring mid-level/junior creatives and collaborating across disciplines to develop and present creative ideas.
You are an expert visual storyteller and confident in defining the aesthetic direction of everything from a piece of social content to large-scale 360 campaigns. You are skilled and hands on but can be equally focused on mentoring a team to elevate their visual output.
This role reports into the Creative Director, and works closely in collaboration to ensure quality of all creative execution.
As an Associate Creative Director, you will…
Be a social expert: Possess a strong understanding of social, changing algorithms, and audience behaviors, to uncover new insights and ways of engaging communities
Lead creative development from idea to execution for ideas across film, digital, social, and IRL experiences
Mentor and manage junior and mid level creatives through close collaboration
Steer the visual side of productions, ensuring a cohesive look and feel and overseeing details that result in a final deliverable that matches the creative vision
Have a proven track record owning creative through pre-production, production, and post, working closely with clients, creators, influencers, and production partners
Partner with leadership to evolve creative workflows, establish quality standards, and identify new tools or AI-driven technologies to keep the team’s craft future-ready.
Foster an inclusive, innovative culture that encourages experimentation and curiosity.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Associate Creative Director will manage junior members of the Creative and Creator team.
Preferred Skills & Experience
6+ years of experience in creative and content production for brands or businesses in an agency or brand environment
Portfolio featuring examples of branded content and advertising work for brands
Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
Fluency in presentation and slide design in Google Slides, PowerPoint and Keynote
Fluency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel are preferred)
Superior attention to detail, and incredibly collaborative nature
Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas and direction
Confident client presenter and storyteller
Experience in creative direction for photo and video shoots
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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
$140,000.00 - $160,000.00A 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.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of experience in creative and content production for brands or businesses in an agency or brand environment
- Portfolio featuring examples of branded content and advertising work for brands
- Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
- Fluency in presentation and slide design in Google Slides, PowerPoint and Keynote
- Fluency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Experience mentoring and managing junior and mid-level creatives
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and confident client presenting
- Experience in creative direction for photo and video shoots
- Superior attention to detail and collaborative nature
Horizon Media Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Horizon Media and has not been reviewed or approved by Horizon Media.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources/EAP, and HSA/FSA, alongside life and disability insurance. Add‑ons such as fertility assistance, pet insurance, identity‑theft protection, and fitness reimbursement expand the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Company‑paid holidays and “unlimited” PTO are widely highlighted. Hybrid/remote flexibility features across roles and locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental & Family Support: Parental leave is described as generous, with childcare resources and family medical leave available. Family‑supportive benefits are presented as part of the standard offering.
Horizon Media Insights
What We Do
Horizon Media is a leader in driving business-based outcomes for marketers. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York, and has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. With estimated billings of $8.7 billion and over 2,300 employees, Horizon is the third largest U.S. media agency according to COMvergence data. Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been named Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, Adweek and AdAge and is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is also consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, Forbes, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal; including “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Millennials” honors. Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, has earned almost every industry accolade and, in 2019, garnered the marketing’s highest honor when he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame. TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A PLACE OF BELONGING At Horizon, diversity, equity and inclusion are pillars of our culture. Numerous studies show that a more diverse workplace benefits everyone in so many ways; employees, organizations and their clients. When people feel that they belong and are included, they become committed and feel empowered to be more innovative. And that is the workforce we strive to have. We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We want you to feel welcomed, safe and know that you’re a vital member of our community. For more information, visit: www.horizonmedia.com or www.horizonmedia.com/careers.
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