Manager, Research Analytics

New York City, NY (On-site)

$89K/yr – $142K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own lift measurement and cross-channel ad effectiveness analytics, turning data into client-ready insights and strategic recommendations across campaigns, content programs, and competitive intelligence.

  • Cross-channel ad effectiveness: lead measurement, vendor management, reporting.
  • Insights integration: collaborate with Strategy/Planning and client teams to optimize spend and outcomes.
  • Research literacy: educate clients on syndicated tools and provide competitive intelligence.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute lift measurement studies and lead the analytics learning agenda for campaign effectiveness and impact on brand KPIs.
  • Primary lead for all cross-channel ad effectiveness for the account. This includes working with Planning and Activation teams for schedules and mapping, managing external vendors for sample collection and data aggregation, in-house analysis and creation of final reports, and presenting to clients.
  • Support and manage all added value research for Content programs, working with Content partners to determine
  • Work closely with Strategy and Planning to continuously leverage insights for integration into upcoming campaigns to ensure client advertising investment is optimized to drive results.
  • Collaborate with client research, insights and analytics team; have deep knowledge of client’s business goals and challenges.
  • Strategic thought-leadership; Evaluate new and current data partners and identify new approaches to ensure our research is cutting edge.
  • Communicate opportunities, learnings and recommendations with authority and credibility.
  • Drive day-to-day competitive intelligence and ad hoc syndicated research efforts
  • Leverage social listening and syndicated tools to define category, consumer, brand and competitive landscapes
  • Proactively educate internal and external clients on syndicated research resources, tools and approaches

Requirements

  • 3+ years of conducting and presenting lift measurement studies.
  • Quantitative educational background (preferred advanced degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Economics, Quantitative Marketing, or related field).
  • Ability to leverage data to make strategic business decisions, understanding and/or experience with digital media, and strong Excel skills.
  • Proficiency at problem solving; must be able to be a trusted advisor who can consult, not just measure, for a client.
  • Critical understanding of online media, exposure to offline media, as well as technology a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills: able to analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations; experience in the analysis of large data sets to find useful relationships.
  • Ensure proper interpretation of data, i.e. write headlines that deliver on main take-away’s, focus on stat-sig not numerical differences, etc.
  • Demonstrate expertise in data visualization, e.g. know which chart types best showcase the findings most important to convey, highlight charts and table components that illuminate the story
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to communicate complex, technical concepts to broad based stakeholder audience.
  • Experience in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Self-sufficiency and working independently with minimal supervision
  • Understand relative importance of day-to-day tasks/challenges and relentlessly prioritize as a matter of routine

Preferred

Benefits

  • Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
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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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