Group Account Director

Job Description Hello, Blue Hour. Blue Hour Studios is a social‑first content agency founded in 2019 and affiliated with Horizon Media. The company sits at the intersection of creators, culture, content, and commerce, building community and fandom across NewYork and LosAngeles. Blue Hour and Horizon are committed to a workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed, safe, and empowered, fostering growth for both clients and staff. Strategic Planning & Thought Leadership Stay informed and share industry, cultural trends, and technological advances that shape the work. Provide thought leadership to consult on complex issues and identify innovative solutions. Navigate the social media ecosystem to make ongoing recommendations leveraging paid, owned and earned opportunities. Apply best practices across disciplines and ensure strategic alignment across all channels and teams for a fully integrated approach. Offer high‑level strategic counsel to all clients and prospects, deepening understanding of their business and uncovering motivations and needs. Lead the development and execution of influencer strategy work. Account & Talent Management Oversee activation of all influencer and talent partnerships, ensuring timeliness, quality and effectiveness. Own and manage assigned lines of business and relationships with clients and agency teams at all levels. Develop critical relationships with talent agencies, managers, and emerging talent. Identify innovative partnership models and tools—including AI partners—to elevate and expedite work. Foster a positive, professional environment supporting clients, talent, teammates, and the work. Set a standard of excellence through coaching and mentorship that builds strong, motivated internal teams. Spot challenges early and involve agency leadership to provide solutions. Demonstrate deep knowledge of best‑in‑class social media and influencer marketing, including emerging trends. Build strong relationships with senior clients, manage tough conversations, and safeguard account health. Business Growth Identify and grow billings within assigned lines of business, delivering breakthrough work that aligns with brand and strategy. Ensure successful financial operations across lines of business, adhering to the scope of work. Inspire new products, services, and innovative ways of doing business. Strategically identify and sell incremental solutions or capabilities to drive organic growth. Maintain account and project profitability. Assist in new business pitches as appropriate. Team Management & Supervision Demonstrate strong supervisory, delegation, and escalation judgment. Keep teams operating at peak performance. Provide input for performance reviews and coaching to maximize success. Conduct performance reviews for direct reports. Deliver continuous, real‑time feedback to support team growth. Ensure team members receive training and resources to achieve development goals. Equal Employment Opportunity 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, Veteran status, or any other protected class. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Salary & Benefits Salary Range: $180,000.00 – $220,000.00 (actual base salary may vary based on skill set, experience, and qualifications). The organization offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a discretionary bonus and a range of benefits such as health, life, and disability insurance; retirement savings plans; company‑paid holidays and unlimited paid time off; mental health and wellness resources; pet insurance; childcare resources; identity theft protection; fertility assistance; and fitness reimbursement. #J-18808-Ljbffr