Associate Creative Director (Temp)
Horizon MediaNew York, New York, United States
Posted February 24, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Horizon Media is a leader in driving business-based outcomes for marketers. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York, and has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. With estimated billings of $8.7 billion and over 2,300 employees, Horizon is the third largest U.S. media agency according to COMvergence data. Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been named Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, Adweek and AdAge and is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is also consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, Forbes, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal; including “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Millennials” honors. Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, has earned almost every industry accolade and, in 2019, garnered the marketing’s highest honor when he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame. TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A PLACE OF BELONGING At Horizon, diversity, equity and inclusion are pillars of our culture. Numerous studies show that a more diverse workplace benefits everyone in so many ways; employees, organizations and their clients. When people feel that they belong and are included, they become committed and feel empowered to be more innovative. And that is the workforce we strive to have. We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We want you to feel welcomed, safe and know that you’re a vital member of our community. For more information, visit: www.horizonmedia.com or www.horizonmedia.com/careers.
Job Description
The Associate Creative Director at Blue Hour Studios is responsible for leading creative development, mentoring a team, and ensuring the quality of creative execution across various formats. The role requires expertise in visual storytelling, social media, and creative direction, with a strong understanding of changing algorithms and audience behaviors.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in creative and content production for brands or businesses
- Portfolio featuring examples of branded content and advertising work for brands
- Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
- Fluency in presentation and slide design in Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Keynote
- Fluency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel are preferred)
- Superior attention to detail and incredibly collaborative nature
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas and direction
- Confident client presenter and storyteller
- Experience in creative direction for photo and video shoots
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching