Horizon Media - Junior Creative, Creative & Creator, application via RippleMatch

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Hello, Blue Hour

Formed in 2019, Blue Hour Studios is a social-first content 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 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. We hire talented people, challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

What You’ll Do 

50% - Creative Development & Concept Ideation 

25% - Creative Strategy & Insight Development 

20% - Content & Creative Production  

5% - Client Relations  

Job Summary 

The Creative & Creator team is responsible for the output of content we create for our brand partners. Combining creator/influencer practices and creative practices allows us to imprint community-driven creativity into every post, partnership, campaign or video we create.  

The role of the Jr. Creative within Blue Hour Studios is to deploy exceptional creative thinking to concept social content projects across multiple formats for the brands we partner with, seeing through execution from brief through delivery. This person is a constant social consumer, and obsessed with all things online. They will understand how brands can connect with their audiences on social and beyond.  

This person will support creative ideation and conception, selling through their ideas and seeing through execution of campaigns across various social-first formats. At times this role will also be called on to contribute big idea thinking to new business proposals as necessary. This role reports into a Sr. Creative and will work closely in collaboration with them to ensure the quality of assigned creative executions. 

As a Jr. Creative, you will… 

• Develop knowledge of cultural insights and social trends to ideate and develop campaigns from a social-first perspective for the production of content, influencer content, media partnerships and beyond for organic and paid social.  

• Contribute to engaging, client-ready concept decks to sell through ideas to clients that translate brand objectives into culturally relevant creative concepts that fit brand tone and ensure alignment with client KPIs.  

• Assist campaign creative from idea, to pitch and through delivery, ensuring the creative is in-line with the vision for the campaign, the client’s brand guidelines, and social media strategy 

• Interact collaboratively and take direction from the Sr. Creative, as well as working closely with other senior members on the Creative team while working across multiple accounts 

• Contribute to multiple client briefs and deliverables simultaneously to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment 

• Actively contribute to brainstorms across clients and new business opportunities. 

• Assist in the writing and briefing of creators and influencers, including leading briefing sessions that serve as detailed guidelines for other creators & influencers, then provide creative, actionable feedback on creator and influencer concepts and content.  

• Production of social assets, inclusive of short-form and long-form videos, statics and photography with the willingness to feature yourself and others in content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and more. 

• Develop a growing comprehension of social platforms (like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, Twitch, Snapchat, etc.), their constantly changing algorithms, the ways in which audiences are using or hacking them and creating online communities. 

• Cultivate broad understanding of the ecosystem of brand marketing strategies beyond social and digital.  

• Contribute to the evolution of Blue Hour Studios, contributing to our style, voice and brand ensuring we’re leaders in the industry.  

• Help foster collaborative relationships with clients and internal teams while remaining empathetic and open to feedback, finding smart solutions to support your creative vision 

• Comfortability completing basic administrative tasks with equal balance to creative executions 

• Ditch the ego and lead with curiosity. Ask questions, demonstrate a constant desire to learn, remain open to new ways of thinking and unpopular opinions. 

Supervisory Responsibilities   

The Jr. Creative will not manage any members of the Creative team.  

Preferred Skills & Experience  

• 6+ months of agency, brand or social media experience through internships, fellowships or other projects 

• Portfolio featuring a social-first approach to branded content and always-on creative inclusive of paid and influencer content 

• Willing client presenter and storyteller with the developing ability to translate multi-format, social-first work to clients with intelligibility 

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects)  

• Knowledge in presentation and slide design in Google Slides, PowerPoint and Keynote  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel are preferred)  

• Possess a superior attention to detail, multitasking capabilities and an incredibly collaborative nature  

• Adaptable and proactive, able to pivot quickly and stay ahead of trends and social media shifts 

Physical Activity and Work Environment  

• Position will involve light physical activity pertaining to photo and video production. This includes lifting tripods, gear, props or assistant producing.  

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

$40,000.00 - $50,000.00

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.