Analytics Manager - Media

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$89K/yr – $127K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own analytics for media planning and optimization, turning plans and MMM insights into practical recommendations that shape campaigns and cross-functional workstreams.

  • Analytics Leadership: Design and execute plans with the Associate Media Director to lift communication program effectiveness.
  • Hands-on Analysis: Build conclusions from results and translate them into actionable media decisions.
  • Team Enablement: Mentor Analysts and teach ongoing analysis to keep campaigns timely and optimized.

Job Description

Own the analytics workflow for media planning and optimization, driving actionable insights from plans, dashboards, and MMM findings to inform cross-functional campaigns.

  • Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Associate Media Director to design and execute analytical plans that improve communications program effectiveness.
  • Responsibilities: Perform hands-on analysis to develop conclusions and implications that guide decisions.
  • Responsibilities: Supervise and mentor Analysts and teach ongoing analysis to ensure timely optimization of campaigns.
  • Responsibilities: Develop and maintain SQL-based or other structured reporting systems and interpret dashboards to support media decisioning.
  • Responsibilities: Partner with cross-functional stakeholders daily to plan, execute, and analyze projects.
  • Responsibilities: Understand MMM findings and statistical testing to provide recommendations for media planning and buying decisions.
  • Responsibilities: Support agency new-business processes as required.
  • Requirements: 3-5 years of analytics experience in marketing sciences at a media agency, market research, consulting, or in-house at a brand.
  • Requirements: Working knowledge of databases and SQL a plus.
  • Requirements: Knowledge of media and website measurement technologies (ad serving platforms, website analytics software).
  • Requirements: Quantitative education or experience in Statistics, Social Sciences, Economics, or Quantitative Marketing.
  • Requirements: Strong analytical skills to analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Requirements: Experience analyzing large data sets.
  • Requirements: Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate complex concepts to a broad audience.
  • Requirements: Proven ability to translate data into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
  • Nice_to_have: Data visualization skills desirable (e.g. Tableau, Datorama, PowerBI, etc.).
  • Benefits: Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive.
  • Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
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Spark Foundry

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As one of the fastest-growing global media agency networks, Spark Foundry is not beholden to legacy.We embrace nimbleness, agility and open-mindedness as part of our Startup Spirit. But as part of Publicis Media, we tap into a Powerhouse Soul, gaining access to first-mover opportunities alongside market-shaping clout, plus leading-edge AI and technology.Together, our Startup Spirit and Powerhouse Soul allow us to innovate and iterate faster than any other agency, bringing clients a distinct competitive advantage. Our innovative experiences have been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, Shortys and Webbys, all delivered by best-in-class talent across more than 70 global offices. Spark Foundry is part of the global Publicis Media agency network, a key division of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40].

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