Senior Media Analyst - Analytics

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$73K/yr – $101K/yrSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the analytics spine for paid and offline media, turning data into faster optimization and future media bets.

  • Own KPI tracking and measurement design with Analytics Manager to improve campaign performance across channels.
  • Build and maintain data capture, reporting systems, and analysis workflows that inform schedules, budgets, partners, and strategies.
  • Translate analyses from Excel, SPSS, SAS into actionable recommendations and competitive insights to guide media decisions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Analytics Manager and media teams to create measurable online and offline campaign objectives and key performance indicators
  • Determine campaign data and tracking requirements – manage measurement systems for data capture and reporting
  • Work with the Analytics Manager to perform ongoing analysis using Excel, SPSS, SAS, etc. to ensure the timely adjustment/optimization of campaigns, along with other client-specific analyses (such as campaign analysis, customer segmentation, and profiling and competitive market research)
  • Build a body of knowledge on media, technology, and strategy performance with the objective of informing future media decisions on schedules, budgets, partners, and strategies

Requirements

  • 2+ years’ experience within an analytics function in the marketing industry with at least 1 year experience working in online media
  • Experience in the analysis of large data sets to develop insights and learnings (data mining)
  • Strong analytical skills with understanding of statistical techniques: hypothesis development, designing tests/experiments, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and developing actionable recommendations
  • Experience with statistical analysis software products and research design
  • Knowledge of visual techniques for data analysis and presentation
  • Knowledge of current issues within the online media industry, such as attribution, data collection, targeting and privacy
  • Must feel comfortable learning new systems and tools
  • Knowledge of web measurement technologies
  • Ad serving platforms (e.g. DART) and digital display campaign performance data
  • Website analytics software (e.g. Adobe SiteCatalyst, Test & Target)
  • Knowledge of syndicated media research & systems (Nielsen, comScore, MRI, Scarborough)
  • Technical computer skills including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of statistical software packages (e.g. SPSS, SAS)
  • Database analysis skills (eg. MS Access/SQL)
  • Data visualization skills a plus (e.g. Tableau)

Preferred

  • Data visualization skills a plus (e.g. Tableau)

Benefits

  • medical coverage
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • 401K
  • parantal and family care leave
  • family forming assistance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • 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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