Associate Director, Advanced Analytics

Horizon Media Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Company paid holidays

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

Mental health resources

Pet insurance

Childcare resources

Identity theft insurance

Fertility assistance programs

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Media Inc. is seeking a highly qualified Associate Director to elevate and maintain our marketing analytics within the Advanced Analytics team in Los Angeles.

You will lead analytics engagements, develop models for media optimization, and mentor a growing team of analysts to deliver measurable client results. The role requires hands-on modeling skills, a storytelling mindset, and strong communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mathematical or quantitative discipline; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years in data & analytics roles in an agency/consulting environment with at least two years of team management experience.
• Proficiency with Python and R; SQL for data access and regression modeling.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau preferred) and data storytelling using dashboards or PPT.
• Ability to develop proprietary statistical models, design A/B tests, and run MMM/MTA analyses.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a growing and diverse team.
• Create and elevate analytics methodology and a replicable framework for multiple clients.
• Develop, train, and productionalize models for media optimization and client results.
• Collaborate with clients and account teams to assess challenges and plan solutions.
• Oversee modeling outputs with BI and Data Engineering to automate data processes.
• Build marketing mix models, diminishing returns analyses, and test designs for ROI insights.
• Lead new analytical initiatives to drive actionable client insights.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistical modeling

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a mathematical or quantitative discipline (Statistics, Business Analytics, etc.)

Tools

Tableau

KNIME

Job description

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 an analytics consulting firm or marketing agency leading marketing 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 models, 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 of experience in data & analytical functions in an agency/ consulting environment with at least two 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

Physical Activity and Work Environment

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

$155,000.00 - $170,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency‑based hiring approach.

We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• company paid holidays
• unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• mental health and wellness resources
• pet insurance
• childcare resources
• identity theft insurance
• fertility assistance programs
• fitness reimbursement

Want to know what makes Horizon a great place to work? At Horizon, business is personal — and that means connecting with what matters. Horizon is powered by one of the industry’s most celebrated and inclusive workplace cultures. We believe in the talent of our people and the power of personal, with our passion and commitment to excellence driving our success.

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