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About the Role

The Associate Account Director is a leadership role on the account team, responsible for driving client relationships, leading social strategy, and overseeing the execution of impactful work. This person is a trusted partner to our clients, a leader to our internal teams, and a key contributor to the growth of our agency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of social-first creative strategies that are culturally relevant and drive business results.
• Serve as a strategic partner to clients, providing thought leadership on the social landscape, creator economy, and emerging trends.
• Translate client business objectives into actionable, innovative social media campaigns and content programs.
• Identify and articulate new opportunities for client growth and brand distinction in the social space.
• Own and cultivate senior-level client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor.
• Ensure client satisfaction and retention through proactive communication, strategic counsel, and flawless execution.
• Oversee all account operations, including scoping, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Masterfully present creative concepts and campaign results to clients, articulating the strategic rationale and business impact.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of account professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Provide clear direction and feedback to internal teams, ensuring all work is on-brief, on-time, and on-budget.
• Inspire and motivate the team to produce innovative, best-in-class social creative.
• Support new business efforts by contributing to proposals, pitches, and presentations.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth within existing client relationships.
• Manage account profitability, ensuring projects are delivered within scope and budget.

Requirements

• 6+ years experience in an account management or strategy role at a social, creative, influencer, or digital agency.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and grow client relationships.
• Experience managing and mentoring direct reports.

Skills

• A deep understanding of the social media and influencer landscape, including platforms, trends, and audience behaviors.
• Superior attention to detail
• Incredibly collaborative nature
• Innate curiosity with strong strategic and creative thinking skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage a variety of overlapping projects.

Location

• New York
• Los Angeles

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 6+ years experience

Salary/Compensations

• $125,000.00 - $145,000.00

About the Company

• Blue Hour Studios is a social-first agency that makes brands magnetic through work that gets shared, remixed, and talked about.
• We create at the intersection of culture, content, creators, and commerce to help brands turn distinct cultural relevance into demand.
• Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles and backed by Horizon Media, we connect creativity and media to drive real business impact.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• In our recruitment process, we may use AI-powered tools to help identify potential candidates for this role.
• Applicants with disabilities who may need a reasonable accommodation during the interview/hiring process should email the following: taleadership@horizonmedia.com