Analyst

The Director, Analytics leads the development of data-driven solutions for clients – including report automation, analysis, and insight – with the objective of optimizing the performance of media initiatives. The Director will manage data and insight delivery processes, inspire creativity, and ensure all around team success.

This individual will report to a Vice President, Analytics.

We are looking for someone who is execution-focused, under time timelines, and manage data challenges in all phases of media performance. Your success requires the ability to manage complexity while collaborating across teams, experience within a matrixed organization, and comfort with a lean operating environment that highly uses automation.

You will have a natural curiously, going beyond reporting to peel away the layers of data to suggest constructive tests, advanced analytics engagements, consumer deep dives, and competitive opportunities that help improve business performance on a regular basis. Lead completion of overall media measurement strategy on behalf of clients, including reporting, measurement, learning agendas, and test design. This role is remote-friendly.

• Understand core client business challenges, and develop relevant measurement frameworks that outline measures of success, in-flight optimization levers, and learning priorities
• Work closely with internal and client teams to identify business needs and analytics opportunities, developing tools, dashboards, and techniques to optimize media performance
• Guide the creation of reporting through automated processes, efficiently consolidating data from a multitude of sources into a cohesive view of performance
• Improve the quality of reporting by creating easy to follow weekly or monthly visual dashboards that key stakeholders will utilize on a regular basis to make informed business decisions
• Ensure alignment between day-to-day analytics support & approved measurement frameworks
• Prepare & deliver executive-level presentations for internal and external audience
• Participate in team-wide culture of learning by staying current on current industry trends, developments in methodologies and technologies
• Manage/mentor junior team members

• Bachelor's Degree is required in Statistics, Economics or related a quantitative field
• 8 years relevant Media or Analytics experience required
• Have understanding of digital planning and buying, with a focus on standard media metrics
• Previous experience aggregating data from multiple sources
• Previous experience with data from digital media platforms (e.g. DCM, SA360, TTD, FB, etc.) preferred
• Demonstrate understanding of digital tagging, tracking, QA, and maintenance
• Knowledge of Google Analytics/Omniture
• Knowledge of Datorama, Tableau, Google Data Studio, or any similar dashboard products
• Knowledge of digital attribution methods, marketing mix modeling, measurement frameworks, KPI discovery, tracking implementation preferred
• MMM experience needed
• Measurement Evolution and client consultation experience
• Experience in Traditional media (TV mostly) is a must
• Extensive work with/within Google platforms

The anticipated salary range for this position is ($136,000-$170,000). Salary is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

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