Supervisor, Creative & Creator

Supervisor, Creative & Creator

Blue Hour Studios is a social-first content agency 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 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.

The role of the Supervisor, Creative & Creator within Blue Hour Studios is to lead influencer and creator marketing projects and deliverables. This person will work to deliver exceptional and inspired content across Blue Hour Studios clients' influencer programs using their rich account and influencer strategy experience to translate key business objectives into clear and concise deliverables.

This position reports to the Director, Creative & Creator and will lead and support all social media and influencer / creator programs, working closely with the team to develop proposals and content in collaboration with creators, contract creators, execute campaigns, manage team administration, and analyze campaign results. The ideal candidate is passionate about the social ecosphere, actively participates within it, and understands the social / digital media landscape.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Translate client goals into strategic, innovative creative and media solutions

Provide strategic counsel to clients and prospects

Develop and deliver effective and persuasive points of view

Understand our client's business, competitive set and generate new ideas and see opportunities for growth

Ensure best practices are applied across disciplines

Oversee the development and maintenance of timelines, deadlines, processes, and integration points for all digital projects

Lead teams to produce all campaign components seamlessly

Proactively manage client and internal team expectations

Ensure Influencer team is providing innovative solutions to feed into clients' goals, evaluating health of client business via analysis of relevant business metrics

Bring powerful thought leadership to consult on complex issues and identifies innovative solutions

Tap into Blue Hour resources / tools and collaborate with partner agencies to offer clients holistic business solutions

30% Campaign Management :

Lead in the development, execution, and production of annual and seasonal influencer campaigns with internal and external business partners, including but not limited to :

Influencer identification and outreach

Development of campaign briefs for clients and influencers

Presentation of influencer lists for client ranking and approval

Analytics and reporting for campaigns

Oversee Senior Strategists, Strategists, and Assistant Strategists in the daily management of campaigns

Managing day to day client and team communication around campaign progress, updates, and key milestone deliverables, as it pertains to key accounts and clients

Shepherd the development and customization of influencer agreements, contracts, addendum, and scopes of work, working closely with Horizon Media's Legal and Business Affairs Team

Working closely with the team in the development of post-campaign reporting

Utilize knowledge and understanding of influencer industry to help inform brainstorms, strategy development, and execution

Partner closely with cross-functional agency teams to optimize social media presence / social influencer integration across channels

15% Creative Strategy & New Business :

Research & develop insights around social media platforms, influencers, competitive brands, and trends to assist in the development of new business proposals

Lead in the development of new business proposals including but not limited to : Proposal development inclusive of PowerPoint building, writing, and organizing relevant materials

Development of influencer strategies and tactical plans to support client goals

Utilizing tools and working with cross-functional agency teams to develop insights that shape our recommendations

Vetting influencers, vendors, and technologies with an eye to operational and cost efficiencies

Manage communication with teams and clients as it pertains to new business proposals, leads, and consultations

Assist in the development of any materials for agency pitches as it pertains to influencer marketing

Maintenance of team lead tracker

Assist in the maintenance of team forecasting

Champion digital / social influencer programs across the agency

Participate in internal brand and client meetings, build and foster open communication with internal teams, serving as a key team contact

15% Team Supervision :

Support Director, Creator & Creative in mentoring and day-to-day management of Sr. Strategists, Strategists, and Assistant Strategists

Effectively guide development of junior team members within Blue Hour as well as the industry at large, educating them on Blue Hour's principles, industry, and media trends

Delegate and manage junior team's daily tasks, reviewing all finalized work for internal or client distribution

Contribute to performance reviews of junior team members, identifying strengths and areas for growth

10% Insights & Marketing :

Thought leadership in identifying social media influencer platforms, partners, and technologies, constantly looking for operational and cost efficiencies

Continuously assess the competitive social media landscape and constantly innovate to differentiate

Blue Hour Studios' practice

Lead key projects related to marketing Blue Hour's influencer / creator practice (i.e. development of thought leadership, events, marketing materials, conference attendance, etc.)

Attend industry events to share insights with Blue Hour

Supervisory Responsibilities :

The Supervisor will manage junior members of the Creative and Creator team.

Preferred Skills & Experience :

Minimum 5+ years of influencer marketing experience required

Maintains strategic relationships with digital influencers, talent management, and other key stakeholders within the influencer industry

Has a proven track record of managing successful social / digital campaigns across social platforms (TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)

Experience with digital reporting, data, and analytics

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

Very proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and presentation formats like Google Slides

BA / BS required (Communications, Advertising, Marketing or related field)

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 $95,000.00 - $110,000.00. A successful applicant's actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual's skill sets, experience