Associate Director, Advanced Analytics

horizonmedia; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Media seeks an Associate Director to elevate its marketing analytics within the Advanced Analytics team. You will lead a growing group and develop production-ready models to maximize client results across campaigns.

You will work hands-on with Python, R, SQL, and Tableau, translating analytical work into actionable storytelling for clients while managing cross-functional stakeholders in a dynamic agency setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mathematical or quantitative discipline; marketing or media acceptable (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of data and analytics experience in an agency/consulting environment with at least two years managing a team.
• Proficiency with Python and R, plus SQL; data visualization with Tableau expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead a growing and diverse analytics team.
• Develop and productionalize models for media optimization and client results.
• Build and elevate analytics methodology with a replicable statistical framework across clients.
• Collaborate with clients and account teams to define business challenges and solutions.
• Oversee modeling outputs with BI and Data Engineering teams to automate data processes.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data storytelling

Team management

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Master's preferred

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Who We Are

Horizon Media , founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg , is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge , Crain's New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.

At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.

Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

Job Summary

Searching for a highly motivated individual to elevate and maintain our marketing analytics offering within the Advanced Analytics team at Horizon Media to serve our fast-growing client base.

Prior experience working at a n analytics consulting firm or marketing agency leading ma rketing analytic engagements and development is required. The Associate Director will manage a team and assist in the development of new and existing statistical models aimed to drive the maximum business results for our clients. The role will require hands-on model development skills as well as a creative , story-telling mindset.

Analytic engagements can include (but are not limited to) marketing mix modeling (MMM), Multi-Touch Attribution modeling (MTA), closed-loop and attribution modeling , in-market testing, campaign measurement , customer journey analytics, CRM, digital analytics (website, mobile, app and social media), forecasting, financial analysis, user-level analysis. Knowledge of statistical analysis and tools such as Python , R, KNIME, or SQL, and familiarity with marketing platforms data and terminology is required.

In addition to the technical aspects required, it will involve cultivating and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of parties including the clients, internal stakeholders (e.g. Brand and Activation), 3rd-party vendors, external clients, and operational areas within Horizon. This is a high growth and visibility role in a highly dynamic and fast paced industry.

What You'll Do/Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a growing and diverse team
• Create and elevate current analytics methodology, build a replicable statistical framework to rollout across multiple clients
• Develop, train, productionalize new models to be used for media optimization and driving client business
• Work closely with clients and account teams to assess business and marketing challenges, discuss the possible solutions, and execute a plan
• Oversee team modeling outputs and inputs, working with Business Intelligence and Data Engineering team to assure data processes are automated and efficient
• Build marketing mix model s , diminishing returns analysis and campaign test design to assess and inform client return on media investment
• Spearhead new analytical initiatives to drive actionable insights for our clients

Role will report directly to the VP, Advanced Analytics

Who You Are/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a mathematical or quantitative discipline (Statistics, Business Analytics, etc.) , marketing or media also acceptable (Master's preferred)
• 5+ years o f experience in data & analytical functions in an agency/ consulting environment with at least t wo years of team management experience
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as Python and R, as well as database ( SQL ) and regression modeling
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau preferred) and data storytelling using dashboards or ppt presentations required
• Ability to develop proprietary statistical models, design A/B tests, execute Marketing Mix Models and multi-touch attribution algorithms
• Ability to both get the hands dirty with data and communicate with clients on their business questions
• Familiarity of changing landscape of ad tech within Ad Servers (DCM), DSPs (TTD, DV360), SEM
• Managing 2-3 junior analytics' members
• Experience in fast-paced environment, possessing the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to be client facing and translate technical subject matter into relatable business terminology and respond to unexpected questions on the spot.
• Creative thinker that is willing to challenge the norm to improve analytic processes

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations N/A

Physical Activity and Work Environment N/A

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