Senior Creative, Creative & Creator (Temp)

Horizon Media•New York, NY

1d•$2,019 - $2,692•Hybrid

About The Position

Blue Hour Studios is a social-first content agency and affiliate of Horizon Media, headquartered in New York and Los Angeles. The Creative & Creator team develops content for brand partners by combining creator and influencer practices with creative development to produce community-driven work. The Senior Creative conceives and leads social content projects across multiple formats for partner brands, overseeing work from brief through delivery. The role calls for strong knowledge of online culture and social trends, and the ability to develop creative concepts that connect brands with audiences. The Senior Creative may also contribute big-idea thinking to new business proposals and reports to the Creative Director, collaborating closely to ensure high-quality creative execution. This position may manage junior Creative team members. It involves light physical activity related to photo and video production, including lifting tripods, gear, and props or assisting with production. The role is temporary, as indicated in the job title. The position is associated with a hybrid work arrangement, as indicated by the job posting tag.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a creative role at a social advertising agency, brand, or publisher.
A strong portfolio showcasing social-first branded content creative, including paid and influencer content.
Ability to present to clients confidently and explain multi-format, social-first work clearly.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and After Effects.
Strong presentation and slide-design skills in Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Keynote.
Fluency in Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Word, and Excel are preferred.
Strong attention to detail, multitasking ability, and a highly collaborative approach.
Adaptability and initiative, with the ability to pivot quickly and stay current with trends and social media changes.
Light physical activity related to photo and video production, including lifting tripods, gear, or props or assisting with production.

Responsibilities

Develop social-first campaign concepts informed by cultural insights and social trends for organic and paid content, influencer work, media partnerships, and other formats.
Create concept presentations that translate brand objectives into culturally relevant ideas aligned with brand tone and client KPIs.
Lead campaign creative from ideation and pitching through delivery, ensuring alignment with the campaign vision, brand guidelines, and social media strategy.
Independently lead and manage creative direction for multiple client accounts in collaboration with the Creative Director and other leaders.
Manage multiple briefs and deliverables simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.
Lead and contribute to brainstorms for client work and new business opportunities.
Oversee creator and influencer briefing sessions and provide actionable feedback on creator and influencer concepts and content.
Produce social assets, including short- and long-form video, static assets, and photography; be willing to appear in content for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Mentor and manage junior employees, supporting strong creative work that meets client expectations and deadlines.
Apply knowledge of social platforms, their changing algorithms, audience behaviors, and online communities.
Maintain a broad understanding of brand marketing strategies beyond social and digital.
Contribute to the evolution of Blue Hour Studios’ style, voice, and brand.
Build collaborative relationships with clients and internal teams, respond constructively to feedback, and find solutions that support the creative vision.
Complete and assign basic administrative tasks alongside creative work.
Lead with curiosity, ask questions, remain open to learning and new ways of thinking, and consider differing opinions.