Data Director – Media

Wyatt Partners; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Media Agency seeks a Data Director to manage client relationships and lead a growing team of Data Engineers and Data Scientists. The role involves connecting diverse data sets to media, ensuring autonomy in developing innovative data-driven solutions for clients. Ideal for a mid-senior level Data Analytics professional looking for a management opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Media Agency environment.
• Mid-senior level Data Analytics background.
• Familiarity with programming languages and digital activation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 on varied Analytics & Data Science projects.
• Develop solutions and client strategies for major accounts.
• Create a unique proposition blending Data, Tech & Behavioural Science.

Skills

Connecting 1st & 3rd Party Data Sets

Relationship Building

Digital Activation Technologies

Creative Data Connection

Tools

DV360

Tradedesk

Python

R

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.