What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Creative position at Blue Hour Studios?
Job Description
About Blue Hour
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.
What You’ll Do
50% - Creative Development & Concept Ideation
30% - Content & Creative Production
15% - Cultural Insights & Social Trend Monitoring
5% - Client Relations
Job Summary
As a Jr. Creative at Blue Hour Studios, you will support the development of innovative concepts and content that bring brand strategies to life across social, digital, and video platforms. Working closely with a Senior Creative and the broader creative team, you will contribute ideas, write copy, build visual references, and assist in executing creative work from brief through production across a range of projects.
You are a social-savvy creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and an instinct for how brands can connect with audiences in culturally relevant ways. You are detail-oriented, collaborative, and excited to develop your creative craft in a fast-moving environment.
This role reports to a Senior Creative and works closely with them to develop ideas and ensure high-quality creative execution.
On select smaller assignments, you may take ownership of concepting and execution with guidance and feedback from senior creatives, helping you grow your creative leadership skills over time.
As a Jr. Creative, you will…
The Jr. Creative will not manage any members of the Creative team.
Preferred Skills & Experience
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
$50,000.00 - $60,000.00
A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.
About Blue Hour
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.
What You’ll Do
50% - Creative Development & Concept Ideation
30% - Content & Creative Production
15% - Cultural Insights & Social Trend Monitoring
5% - Client Relations
Job Summary
As a Jr. Creative at Blue Hour Studios, you will support the development of innovative concepts and content that bring brand strategies to life across social, digital, and video platforms. Working closely with a Senior Creative and the broader creative team, you will contribute ideas, write copy, build visual references, and assist in executing creative work from brief through production across a range of projects.
You are a social-savvy creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and an instinct for how brands can connect with audiences in culturally relevant ways. You are detail-oriented, collaborative, and excited to develop your creative craft in a fast-moving environment.
This role reports to a Senior Creative and works closely with them to develop ideas and ensure high-quality creative execution.
On select smaller assignments, you may take ownership of concepting and execution with guidance and feedback from senior creatives, helping you grow your creative leadership skills over time.
As a Jr. Creative, you will…
- Support creative development: Assist in concepting and writing social-first creative across social, digital, and video touchpoints that translate brand objectives into engaging, culturally relevant ideas.
- Stay tapped into social culture: Maintain awareness of emerging trends, platform behaviors, and internet culture to help identify opportunities for engaging content.
- Drive influencer and creator creative: Identify recommended talent suited for client goals, develop concepts and/or creative briefs for that talent, and contribute feedback on concepts and content
- Support content production: Assist with pre-production planning, collaborate with senior creative team and producers, and contribute to shoots and content development.
- Participate in brainstorms and creative development: Actively contribute to team brainstorms by bringing cultural insights, references, and early-stage ideas.
- Take ownership of select smaller projects: On smaller-scale assignments, take the lead on concept development and creative execution with guidance and feedback from a Senior Creative.
- Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with strategists, talent teams, producers, and account teams to ensure creative aligns with brief objectives and brand voice.
- Help prepare creative presentations: Support the development of presentation materials and help communicate creative thinking internally.
- Foster a collaborative team culture: Lead with curiosity, kindness, and accountability while contributing to an inclusive and supportive creative environment.
The Jr. Creative will not manage any members of the Creative team.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- 6 months of agency, brand or social media experience through internships, fellowships or other projects
- Portfolio demonstrating a social-first approach to branded content and always-on creative, including paid and influencer work
- Strong written and visual storytelling abilities with the ability to communicate ideas clearly
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
- Experience designing slides in Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Keynote
- Strong attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and a collaborative mindset
- Adaptable and proactive, able to pivot quickly and stay ahead of social media trends and platform shifts
- Position may involve light physical activity pertaining to photo and video production. This includes lifting tripods, gear, props or assistant producing.
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
$50,000.00 - $60,000.00
A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000