Director, Data & Media Science New York, NY

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

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

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Lead data-driven media measurement programs from client objectives to implementation, inspiring clients with insightful reporting and shaping the team’s data science approach across planning, measurement, and vendor onboarding.

  • Own client campaigns, measurement strategy, and vendor relationships
  • Mentor data scientists and drive cross-functional, science-based media solutions

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
  • Robust analytical skills
  • Knowledgeable about data-driven marketing
  • Strong background in data science and statistics
  • Understanding of the advertising and media landscape, especially as pertains to measurement vendors and ad platforms
  • Strong project management skills
  • 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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schireson

Schireson is a leading data science firm delivering transformative solutions in marketing and media. We believe the transformational potential of data science requires the combination of superior technical capabilities and deep business context. This allows us to solve key business issues for our clients and drive meaningful improvements to revenue and profitability. Schireson has offices in New York, Seattle, Boston, Austin and San Francisco. Our services include:Marketing Strategy: Qualitative and quantitative market research services that deliver unique reports and marketing strategy insights to advertisersMedia Optimization: Data science solutions that facilitate efficient, transparent and profitable advertising placement for media publishersMarketing and Media Activation: Connects Schireson’s audience segmentation capabilities with its campaign optimization technology to allow clients to better plan and execute their advertising campaigns

Founded in 2004
New York, New York, USA
3 employees

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Director, Data & Media Science New York, NY

schireson · New York City, NY · Hybrid