Creative, Creative & Creator (Temp)

Horizon Media Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Media Inc. in Toronto (hybrid) seeks a Creative to develop innovative concepts and content for the brands we partner with, from brief to delivery. You’ll tackle high-level ideas for social and video, write social copy and scripts, and contribute to new business proposals.

You are a social-savvy storyteller with strong writing, multitasking, and collaboration skills. You will report to an ACD and work with strategists, talent, and client teams to ensure high-quality work under tight

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of agency, brand or social media experience.
• Portfolio showing a social-first approach to branded content.
• Strong presenter with ability to translate multi-format work to clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging, client-ready creative across digital, social, and video touchpoints.
• Write social copy and briefs for Creators and influencers; provide actionable feedback.
• Support content production with pre-production planning and on-set collaboration.
• Collaborate with strategists, talent and client teams to ensure alignment with goals.
• Contribute big idea thinking to new business proposals and pitches.
• Be proactive in adapting to shifting priorities and timelines.

Skills

Agency experience

Brand experience

Social media experience

Tools

Google Slides

PowerPoint

Keynote

Job description

Job Description Hello, Blue Hour Formed in 2019, Blue Hour Studios is a social-first agency and affiliate of Horizon Media. We build community and fandom by playing at the intersection of creators, culture, content and commerce. The company is headquartered in New York. 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.

Assignment Dates: ASAP - January 15th

What You’ll Do

• 40% - Creative Development & Concept Ideation
• 25% - Creative Strategy & Insight Development
• 25% - Content & Creative Production
• 10% - Client Relations

Job Summary

As a Creative, you will be responsible for innovative concepts and content that answers the goals and strategies of the brands we partner with, seeing through execution from brief to delivery. You’ll tackle high-level conception on a range of projects and write everything from social copy to video scripts—all on tight deadlines. At times, this role will also be called on to contribute big idea thinking to new business proposals. Ideally, you are a social-savvy creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and thinking about how brands can connect with their audiences on social and beyond. You are detail-oriented and able to effectively manage multiple projects and competing initiatives. You also have excellent communication skills and love to evangelize your thinking both internally and to the client. This role reports into an ACD and will work closely in collaboration with them to ensure the quality of assigned creative executions.

As a Creative, you will…

• Develop & deliver engaging, client-ready creative: Concept and write best-in-class creative across digital, social, and video touchpoints that translate brand objectives into culturally relevant ideas that fit brand tone and ensure alignment with client KPIs.
• Be a social expert: Possess a strong understanding of social, changing algorithms, and audience behaviors, to uncover new insights and ways of engaging communities.
• Write and brief Creators and influencers as well as provide creative, actionable feedback on creator and influencer concepts and content.
• Support content production: Contribute to pre-production planning, support on-set shoots, and collaborate with art directors and production teams to bring ideas to life.
• Partner across disciplines: Work closely with strategists, talent, and client teams to ensure creative aligns with brief goals, brand voice, and business objectives.
• Be a problem solver: Actively contribute to brainstorms, adapt with shifting priorities, multitask when necessary, and bring proactive solutions to the table.
• Lead with curiosity, kindness, and accountability. You’ll play an active role in fostering a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 1-3 years of agency, brand or social media experience through internships, fellowships or other projects
• Portfolio featuring a social-first approach to branded content and always-on creative inclusive of paid and influencer content
• Experienced client presenter and storyteller with the developing ability to translate multi-format, social-first work to clients with intelligibility
• Proficiency in presentation and slide design in Google Slides, PowerPoint and Keynote
• Possess a superior attention to detail, multitasking capabilities and an incredibly collaborative nature
• Adaptable and proactive, able to pivot quickly and stay ahead of trends and social media shifts

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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.

Disclosures: 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 of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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: [e-mail]

Salary Range $55,000.00 - $65,000.00

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