Senior 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 Blue Hour Studios and Horizon Media, 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 Brand team sits at the heart of Blue Hour. The Senior Strategist, Brand Solutions will work across a portfolio of unique client and project types, helping to deliver the best, most inspired work across Blue Hour’s expanse of capabilities: creative and live event production, social commerce, influencer marketing and social strategy. With the knack for creative problem solving and a passion for delivering best in class client support, this role will be the glue between our internal teams and the brands and clients we get to work with every day. This role requires an exceptional level of attention to detail, organization, communication, thought leadership, and the ability to work seamlessly across several projects and teams on any given day. Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit and get excited by each new day being different from the last. 

This role reports to the Supervisor. 

50% - Account management  

• Ownership of key Blue Hour accounts, with an emphasis on creative production and Influencer activations 

• Collaborate with the Supervisor and Director to drive and elevate the work on individual client projects or AOR engagements to exceed client expectations 

• Manage the development and maintenance of timelines, deadlines, processes and integration points for projects 

• Produce and present presentation materials to internal and external stakeholders 

• Lead project kickoffs and briefings 

• Uncover, distill, and convey relevant client information to enable the success of internal activation teams 

• Proactively identify opportunities and processes that ensure client satisfaction, growth and retention 

• Operate day-to-day clients needs and larger projects with a  rich understanding of internal resources in order to better approach and solve for client challenges 

• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and integrated work environment across adjacent Blue Hour teams (creative, talent, production, new business, strategy), external partners, and Horizon Media 

• Establish and build internal and external relationships 

40% - Strategy & business growth 

• Oversee campaign and brand level reporting, employing best practices, historic learnings, and marketplace expertise 

• Regularly conduct research, analyzing and sharing out industry and competitor trends and activations 

• Continue to build level-appropriate understanding of industry trends and the competitive landscape and how they may impact our brands and clients 

• Showcase creative and strategic thinking by participating in brainstorms to help develop groundbreaking ideas and solutions to client challenges 

• Support the Supervisor and Director to identify new, innovative opportunities for our clients’ business based on marketplace trends and brand alignment 

• Collaborate with the Supervisor and Brand Director to drive and elevate the work on individual client projects or AOR engagements to exceed client expectations 

• Identify opportunities to expand scope, bringing these opportunities to the Supervisor, Director, or VP 

• Utilize a strong sense of storytelling for client facing new business pitches and presentations 

10% Supervision & Teamwork 

• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and innovative working environment across adjacent Blue Hour teams (creative, talent, etc.), external partners, and Horizon Media teams, unlocking effective ways of working 

• Serve as a day-to-day contact for the Assistant strategist, aiding in their personal growth and development 

• Guide the Assistant Strategist’s delivery of high quality work within SBMS, and any relevant marketing platforms for a client 

Who You Are 

• Passionate about working with top brands and providing best in class client support 

• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills 

• Comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverables; able to effectively manage your time 

• Hungry to advance your knowledge of creative production, influencer marketing, social media strategy and media principles through applied learning 

• A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions 

• Willing to take initiative, be an active participant in team discussions 

• An effective communicator who thinks strategically 

Preferred Skills & experience 

• 3+ years creative production, influencer marketing and/or social media marketing experience, either in-house or at an agency 

• Familiarity with digital marketing principles and concepts 

• Solid understanding of how to develop persuasive client presentations 

• Proficiency working within Google Workspace: Sheets, Slides, Docs, Drive 

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

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.