Paid Media Manager, Analytics

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$80K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the analytics backbone for PR and digital campaigns, turning measurement into client strategy and guiding senior stakeholders with concrete insights.

  • Strategic analytics ownership: establish media measurement, shape frameworks, and interpret performance to align with client goals.
  • End-to-end project leadership: scope, staff, budget, deliver, and mentor analysts to raise the team’s technical bar.
  • Cross-team and tech-enabled insights: build dashboards in Tableau/Power BI, integrate cross-channel data, and push for innovative analytics approaches.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Establish media measurement strategies for PR and digital campaigns, incorporating senior analytics input and aligning to client business objectives.
  • Serve as the analytics hub for assigned accounts as the go-to expert for measurement questions, framework design, and performance interpretation.
  • Act as a strategic partner to account leads and internal stakeholders, shaping how data informs communications strategy and client decision-making.
  • Translate client and account feedback into clear, actionable improvements for the team; navigate challenging feedback on KPIs, ROI, budgets, and tracking needs with professionalism.
  • Manage large, complex client projects end-to-end: scoping, staffing, budgeting, and resolving issues as they arise.
  • Oversee application of Zeno's research tools, templates, and methodologies across projects, ensuring consistency and quality.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to expand analytics work within existing client accounts.
  • Delegate effectively across team members, balancing workloads and ensuring delivery quality, consistency, and efficiency.
  • Mentor and develop analysts to strengthen technical skills and support career growth.
  • Demonstrate expert proficiency in data visualization software (Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent); build dashboards, templates, and mock-ups for internal and client review.
  • Develop innovative media and analytics approaches that integrate emerging technologies and testing methodologies.
  • Partner with internal teams such as media, research and account teams to advance cross-media reporting and new analytical solutions.

Requirements

  • 5–7 years in analytics, paid media measurement, insights, or communications measurement within PR, marketing, or an agency/consulting environment.
  • Demonstrated experience managing analytics projects end-to-end, including scoping, budgeting, staffing, and delivery.
  • Prior experience managing or mentoring junior analysts; formal people management experience preferred.
  • Expert proficiency in data visualization tools — Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent (3+ years required).
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to build polished, client-ready deliverables.
  • Hands-on experience with paid digital media platforms and associated analytics (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, GA4).
  • Collaborative and consultative approach; builds strong relationships with clients, account teams, and cross-functional partners.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across accounts simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with statistical methods including segmentation, correlation, and regression analysis.
  • Experience with cross-channel data integration, merging and aggregating data from multiple sources into cohesive performance views.
  • Exposure to AI-powered analytics tools and automation workflows a strong plus.

Preferred

  • Exposure to AI-powered analytics tools and automation workflows a strong plus.

Benefits

  • Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental and financial wellness.
  • Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity and support work/life balance.
  • We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long-term disability.
  • Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other services through a best-in-class employee assistance program.
  • Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to Zeno and participate in our employee resource groups which build communities for sharing and support.
  • And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays and self-care time.
  • Employees are supported in their pursuit of financial wellness with a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach.
  • And our unique ZenoFit program provides a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy.
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Zeno Group

Zeno Group is the fiercely independent and global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our purpose to champion the courageous to achieve something better for humankind, we push boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s most coveted awards including the 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2023 PRovoke Purpose-Driven Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek U.S. Large Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America, 2021 PRovoke Global Creative Agency of the Year, 2021 PRovoke North American Agency of the Year, 2021 PRWeek Agency of the Year and a four-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work. Zeno has also been previously recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.

Founded in 1998
New York, NY, US
899 employees (182 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
34K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.7%
Direct
43.6%
Referral
8.4%
Social
3.8%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~910

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
140 (15% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
4.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
21

Funding

Last Raise
Pre Seed, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2022
    Pre Seed

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