Overview

We have a simple belief — Unexpected Works. It means that the best idea is the one you never saw coming. The thing that catches you so off guard that you can‘t look away. And the only path to genuinely unexpected works is through creativity. Not just what passes for creativity because it answers a brief, looks the part and helps everyone sleep at night. But creativity that is foreign, surprising and interesting enough to cause jaws to drop and sales to soar. It’s having the fresh perspective and raw energy to bring something into the world that no one’s ever seen before. We’re talking about the courage to shake things up and maybe even tear a few things down. And knowing that what most would call the finish line is where the real work starts. We believe in people, product, and profit, in that order. For us, people always come first. They’re the soul of our agency. It takes amazing folks to make amazing work. That’s why we make sure everyone who comes through the door is as great as the people who are already here. It’s also why we constantly strive to build diverse teams where everyone brings something unique to the table. Because you can’t make the unexpected if you only work with the usual suspects. By bringing together diverse thinkers with different backgrounds and perspectives, we validate Bill Bernbach’s notion that an idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it. So, come be part of the magic. 

Introduction to DDB’s Data Analytics Team

DDB is seeking candidates with pronounced curiosity in patterns of consumer behavior. You will help us uncover the “what is happening” and “why it’s happening” to analyze the data and tell a story. In our highly creative environment, you are self-motivated to bring perspectives that inform, illuminate and inspire strategic insights, creative development, and business growth.

Our ideal candidate is proficient in working with attitudinal, behavioral, and transactional datasets. They will be comfortable massaging large datasets, tools and software.

An understanding of how martech and adtech spaces are evolving is an advantage. Fluency in digital metrics, ecommerce and media metrics is important. Platform understanding with experience working with leading digital & social platforms, their datasets and expertise in measurement methods is expected.

Responsibilities

To inspire:

• Leverages analytics to uncover opportunities that inspire the larger team.
• Able to concisely deliver meaningful insights based on data consolidated from multiple sources.
• Champions new ideas and initiatives. Is eager to learn new tools and techniques.
• Thinks critically about analytic findings and interpretations to predict possible conflicts.

To catalyze ideas:

• Familiar with steps needed to advance ideas and insights.
• Able to manage time and priorities across multiple projects.
• Understands importance of the analytic process and when to challenge assumptions.
• Conscious of technique and understands limitations when analyzing data.
• Flexible in an agile environment.

To collaborate:

• Recognizes how data research and delivery influences creative output and the importance of clear and compelling communication.

To encourage curiosity:

• Eager to learn best practices and gain hands-on experience.
• Applies constructive feedback to everyday action.
• Demonstrates ambition to learn continuously and grow within the Analytics department.

To transform:

• Displays understanding of how to grow revenue through incremental plus-up’s to scoped asks.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience
• Experience working with data as it relates to advertising and sales
• Understanding of various marketing data platforms (specifically Google Analytics)
• Curious enough to seek out and introduce new platforms, innovations

DDB is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and to review all of our job postings to minimize biased language. DDB Chicago does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law.