Data Director – Media

Wyatt Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyatt Partners is seeking a Data Director to lead client relationships from a Data Activation & Programmatic Media perspective within a leading agency. You’ll head a team of 5, shaping a data-driven proposition blending data, tech and behavioural science for brands.

The role requires senior experience in connecting first- and third-party data in media workflows, agency background, and hands-on familiarity with DV360 and The Trade Desk. You’ll build autonomous capabilities and manage budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience connecting 1st & 3rd party data in media contexts.
• Agency environment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of digital activation tech such as DV360 and The Trade Desk.
• Programming in Python, R or SQL; econometrics experience is a plus.
• Excellent client relationship skills and ability to pitch to teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 data engineers/scientists on analytics projects.
• Own client relationships from a data activation and programmatic perspective.
• Develop a standalone data proposition blending data, tech and behavioural science.
• Shape and manage internal budgeting and P/L for data initiatives.

Skills

Data integration

Agency experience

Programmatic platforms

Python/R/SQL

Econometrics

Client relationship

Tools

DV360

The Trade Desk

SQL

Job description

A Data Director is being sought by a leading Media Agency, to lead on all client relationships from a Data Activation & Programmatic Media perspective, but also to mould team into it’s own P/L & deliver on stand alone projects. Heading up a team of 5 and working across a range of clients on varied Analytics& Data Science projects.

The Head of Data will work across all the Agencies major clients, and be responsible for the approach to Data & solution development.

Leading a multifaceted team of 5 consisting of Data Engineers & Data Scientists. Team set to grow in next 12 months.

You’ll be someone that is creative in your approach to connecting diverse Data Sets to Media, within a programmatic ecosystem.

Data Director – Experience:

• Familiar with connecting 1st & 3rd Party Data Sets in a Media Context
• Likely will have worked in an Agency environment previously
• Experience of Technologies around Digital Activation such as DV360, Tradedesk etc
• Nice to haves: Experience of programming languages such as Python/R/SQL + any econometrics experience
• Excellent relationship builder with clients, strong ability in client pitch teams

A senior role within the company, the Data Director will have autonomy & a blank canvas to build out a unique proposition in the industry – blending Data, Tech & Behavioural Science to create something truly compelling for brands

This position would be an ideal move for a mid-senior level Data Analytics specialist who has worked in Media Agencies or media consultancies, who is looking to take a step into an autonomous management position, where you will be backed with budget to hire, and freedom to grow.