Director, Business Intelligence

Horizon Media LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Unlimited PTO

Mental health resources

Pet insurance

Childcare resources

Identity theft insurance

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Media Inc. is seeking a Director of Business Intelligence to elevate data usage across Horizon Next. You will lead the creation of scalable data products and drive adoption across teams and client engagements.

You will set department goals, mentor analysts, and collaborate with leadership to align analytics with business strategy while advancing our data infrastructure and governance.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years experience in analytics, business intelligence, or a similar field.
• 3 years experience in media, advertising, or similar industry.
• 3 years using SQL in a work environment.
• 3 years experience with a cloud data warehouse like Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, or Snowflake.
• 1-2 years experience leading a team of technical Analysts.
• Experience with Git or similar version control.
• Experience with Python or a similar programming language.
• Experience with BI or dashboard tools like Tableau, Looker, or Domo.
• Experience with dbt (data build tool).

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance data and analytics capabilities across Horizon Next.
• Lead data modeling and reporting to make data accessible across Horizon Next.
• Improve and expand Horizon Next’s data and analytics infrastructure.
• Build and improve the team’s data visualization and dashboard practices.
• Promote the use of data and analytics across Horizon Next.
• Educate non-technical team members on data products and how to use data to inform decisions.
• Work with clients to understand data and create analytics solutions.
• Set strategic direction for the BI team and develop a roadmap.

Skills

SQL

Python

Team leadership

Analytics

Education

Advanced degree in Statistics, CS, OR or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

Looker

Domo

dbt

Presto

Hive

Spark SQL

Job description

Who We Are

Horizon Next is one of the industry's most innovative and data-driven marketing organizations and sits at the intersection of three constantly changing landscapes: people, data, and media. Our business provides strategic leadership to accelerate growth for our clients through brand strategy, media planning and investment, and best in class analytics across all channels. As the leader in innovative business solutions, we are always pushing ourselves to understand what's next: our next innovation, our next advancement in analytics, the market's next media evolution, and your next breakthrough idea. Horizon Next operates with the single goal that tomorrow must outperform today. 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

The Director, Business Intelligence will increase the use of data throughout Horizon Next and ensure that all team members have the data they need to inform their decision-making process. The Director will do this by leading the creation of data products and solutions that scale across our portfolio of clients. They will also drive education and adoption of these data products throughout the organization. The Director sets department goals for the Business Intelligence team and acts as the team's representative to the leadership groups at Horizon Next.

What You'll Do

• 50% -Develop and enhance the data and analytics capabilities of Horizon Next
  • Lead data modeling and reporting efforts to make data as accessible as possible throughout Horizon Next
  • Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to improve current data & analytics processes and develop new capabilities that set us apart in the marketplace
  • Improve and expand Horizon Next’s data and analytics infrastructure
  • Build and improve the team’s data visualization and dashboard practices
• 30% -Drive education and adoption of data products across teams
  • Promote the use of data and analytics across Horizon Next
  • Educate non-technical team members on our data products and how best to use data to inform their decision making process
  • Work with Horizon Next clients to understand their data and create impactful Analytics solutions
• 20% -Manage and mentor Business Intelligence Analysts and Senior Analysts
  • Set the strategic direction for the Business Intelligence team and develop a roadmap for achieving them
  • Teach and guide Business Intelligence team members on best practices and be a resource for them when they have questionsEnhance the skills of the entire Business Intelligence team by creating and implementing new processes and tools that all members of the team can benefit from

Who You Are

You have a background in or knowledge of the media, advertising, or direct-response industries. You have a background in data or analytics, specifically in building analytical processes, automation, and tooling. You have experience working with non-technical users to define business requirements & KPIs and translating those into code. You're comfortable having one foot in the "business" world and one foot in the "processes & code" world. You enjoy creating reusable, automatable, production-quality processes that can scale. You have a strong background in SQL and care about code readability & reusability. You have experience managing technical teams.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Operations research or Equivalent work experience.
• 5 years experience in analytics, business intelligence, or a similar field.
• 3 years experience in media, advertising, or similar industry.
• 3 years using SQL in a work environment.
• 3 years experience with a cloud data warehouse like Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, or Snowflake.
• 1-2 years experience leading a team of technical Analysts.
• Preferred Experience with Git or a similar version control system.
• Experience with Python or a similar programming language.
• Experience with Presto, Hive, or Spark SQL.
• Experience with BI or dashboard tools like Tableau, Looker, or Domo.
• Experience with dbt (data build tool).

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

No requirements for certificates, licenses and registrations.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Prefer candidate who can work east-coast hours. No other requirements for physical activity and work environment.

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

$175,000.00 - $190,000.00 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.

Benefits

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

Company Culture

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. Follow up on Instagram and LinkedIn.