Senior Social & Influencer Director

Horizon Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Media is seeking an Associate Account Director for Blue Hour Studios, a leadership role guiding the account team, shaping social strategy, and ensuring impactful work delivery. The role emphasizes strong client partnership, team leadership, and contribution to agency growth from New York.

You will oversee influencer initiatives, manage senior client relationships, and align strategies across channels to maximize business impact, with a focus on growth, profitability, and operational

Responsibilities

• Oversee activation of all influencer and talent partnerships ensuring timeliness, quality and effectiveness.
• Command complete ownership and accountability for assigned lines of business and relationships with clients and agency team at all levels.
• Develop strong relationships with talent agencies, managers and up-and-coming talent.
• Identify unique models to navigate influencer partnerships; assess tools and technology (including partners & AI) to elevate and speed up work.
• Encourage a positive, professional environment that supports clients, management, talent, teammates and the work.
• Set a standard of excellence through coaching and mentorship that develops strong, motivated internal teams.
• Spot challenges early and involve agency leadership to troubleshoot and resolve.

Job description

Horizon Media is seeking an Associate Account Director for Blue Hour Studios, a leadership role guiding the account team, shaping social strategy, and ensuring impactful work delivery. The role emphasizes strong client partnership, team leadership, and contribution to agency growth from New York.

You will oversee influencer initiatives, manage senior client relationships, and align strategies across channels to maximize business impact, with a focus on growth, profitability, and operational