Director, Data & Media Science New York, NY

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$160K/yr – $180K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and lead data-driven media measurement and client storytelling, guiding campaign strategy, vendor onboarding, tool adoption, and team mentorship across the media science function.

  • Translate client objectives into measurement strategy and reporting narratives
  • Lead and mentor the data science team while improving client KPIs
  • Collaborate with Strategy and Studios to integrate scientific approaches across projects

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Understand the client’s overall business objectives and translate them into a campaign and measurement strategy
  • Oversee the performance of media campaigns and amaze our clients, both by meeting their targets and creating insightful narratives through bespoke reporting
  • Assist with and audit media plans the team is actively working on
  • Frame analyses, stories, and slides for client media plans and reports
  • Serve as the key client point of contact on campaign measurement, optimization, and data infrastructure
  • Assess and onboard measurement vendors in the industry
  • Drive the adoption of new tools and approaches you build, both across the team and at client brands
  • Manage other data scientists on the team, both directly and indirectly as a mentor
  • Serve as a thought leader on data-based media planning and measurement for the broader team
  • Work closely with other senior leads to develop solutions that work for the entire Media Science team

Requirements

  • A degree from a well-regarded college or university. STEM degrees are preferred, and we love to see a PhD
  • 5+ years of experience in data-driven marketing, preferably at an agency, consulting firm, or large in-house media activation team
  • 3+ years of leadership experience in managing projects and driving them forward
  • Hands-on-keyboard experience implementing technical solutions yourself is a major plus

Preferred

  • Basic coding skills (Python, SQL) are a major plus

Benefits

  • Unlimited paid time off
  • 401k with company matching and no vesting period
  • Annual bonuses
  • Generous medical plan
  • Paid parental leave
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Known is built on a foundation of two decades of data science, advanced analytics and pioneering technology, all of which power our acclaimed strategy and world-class creative teams. We’re setting a new standard for modern marketing by leveraging the most sophisticated end-to-end operating system for the most innovative brands in the world. The result? Marketing that is predisposed to succeed and scientifically optimized to profoundly impact our clients’ businesses. We do what we do in the most efficient, effective and transparent ways -- and we have a lot of fun doing it, together.

New York, New York, USA
341 employees (87 in marketing)

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$160K/yr – $180K/yr

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Director, Data & Media Science New York, NY

Known · New York City, NY · Hybrid