Director of Media Analytics & Insights Strategy

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 508,000 - 608,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Government Media Office seeks a Media Analytics Director to steer the strategy for Research, Analytics and Media Monitoring, shaping data-driven decisions across GDMO. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely KPI reporting that supports divisional objectives and Dubai's vision.

The role requires 10+ years in analytics with 4–5 years in a similar position, plus 7+ years leading teams and 3+ years budgeting, with expertise in Power BI, Tableau, or

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with 4–5 years in a similar role.
• Minimum 7 years in leading and managing teams.
• Minimum 3 years of budget management.
• Master’s degree in business, finance, economics, or IT.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau or MicroStrategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy for Media Analytics across the Research and Analytics team and the Media Monitoring team.
• Lead teams to deliver objectives aligned with the GDMO strategy.
• Develop and manage the Media Analytics budget with Finance.
• Ensure monthly KPI reports are generated and documented.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Data storytelling

Education

Master’s degree in business/finance/IT

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

MicroStrategy

Job description

Dubai Government Media Office seeks a Media Analytics Director to steer the strategy for Research, Analytics and Media Monitoring, shaping data-driven decisions across GDMO. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely KPI reporting that supports divisional objectives and Dubai's vision.

The role requires 10+ years in analytics with 4–5 years in a similar position, plus 7+ years leading teams and 3+ years budgeting, with expertise in Power BI, Tableau, or