Director, Analytics

Zenith; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith, a leading media agency, is seeking a Director, Analytics to shape data strategies that tie client marketing to real business outcomes. You will guide a team of analysts, craft measurement plans, and present insights to senior leaders with impact.

The role requires building analytics programs, collaborating with business planning and activation teams, and reporting to the VP, Analytics. Strong leadership and agency experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or related field.
• 8+ years in analytics, preferably in an agency setting.
• Experience communicating complex ideas to senior clients.
• Strong data storytelling and measurement planning skills.
• Proficiency with Python and SQL for data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Design data strategy aligning marketing to business goals.
• Lead analysts to deliver client-ready analytics and dashboards.
• Collaborate with VP to shape Analytics strategy and execution.

Skills

Data storytelling

Client communication

Team leadership

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Python

R

SQL

Excel

Digital media analytics

Education

BA/BS in Mathematics, Statistics, CS, Marketing/Advertising or related

Tools

DoubleClick

Google Analytics

Adobe SiteCatalyst

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Company Description

Zenith is one of Publicis Groupe’s largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement. We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future-proofed data capabilities.

Company Description

Zenith is one of Publicis Groupe’s largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement. We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future-proofed data capabilities.

Overview

We don’t all look the same, and we don’t expect you to, either. But successful members of the Analytics team at Zenith generally have a passion for emerging tech and media, bring a data-driven approach to decision-making, have a fresh perspective and share it in a positive way, don’t shy away from a challenge, and are always hungry to learn more. We look for prior experience in media analytics, especially digital media. We hope you’re a numbers whiz and know how to bring data to life through a compelling story. You should already be used to representing your team to external clients, since Directors are often the face of our brand.

Responsibilities

Working closely with both the Business Planning and Activation teams, the Director, Analytics will contribute to the design of the data strategy to tie our clients’ marketing to real-world business goals. Our Directors work very closely with their team of analysts to help them stay on track with day-to-day client deliverables. They also contribute crucial intellectual capital by designing measurement plans based on their client’s business needs, using data to tell great stories. Directors also work closely with their VP to build an Analytics strategy and execute on that plan in accordance with their team. This role reports directly into the VP, Analytics.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S., preferably in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Marketing/Advertising or related field
• 8+ years of experience working in an Analytics capacity
• Agency experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of Digital Media, Marketing/Advertising industries highly preferred
• Experience working with Python, R programming languages
• Experience working with relational databases, SQL
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to both external and internal clients, and ability and comfort with presenting to senior level clients
• Experience developing and managing a team of 2+
• Experience with Pharma highly preferred
• Ability to develop frameworks, learning agendas and steer complex analytics projects
• Extensive experience with Ad Servers such as DoubleClick, and website analytics tools such as Google Analytics or Adobe Site Catalyst
• Experience with other digital media and analytics tools such, Measurement Vendors, BI Software
• Experience with third party research partners such as GfK, Nielsen and comScore
• Advanced Excel skills (ability to work with macros, advanced formulas, pivot tables)
• Experience working with large data sets
• Experience managing and querying relational databases
• Understanding of a broad range of online advertising media channels such as Search, Display Banners, Email, Contextual, and Social, as well as subject matter expertise in at least one of these areas
• Ability to service clients, partners and internal stakeholders by understanding their needs, translating those needs into creative solutions, and delivering on those solutions with diligence and a sense of urgency
• Experience and understanding with various cloud computing environments: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Experience with ad verification tools such as IAS & Moat
• Experience with using or analyzing data form DMPs and DSPs
• Knowledge of Python or other data manipulation languages
• Experience with two or more of the following advanced analytics methods: descriptive statistics, linear regressions, multi-touch attribution modeling, MMM, cross-device measurement
• Experience designing databases, schemas, and ETL

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Compensation Range: USD $135,375.00 - USD $181,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/28/2026.