Manager, Advanced Analytics

Horizon Next; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Fitness reimbursement

Childcare resources

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Horizon Next in New York is seeking a Manager, Advanced Analytics to enhance client media spending efficiency. You will apply advanced analytic techniques, develop measurement frameworks, and collaborate with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, with strong problem-solving abilities and experience in managing teams, particularly in the media space. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Advanced Analytics, preferably in media.
• 1–3 years managing teams required.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop a campaign measurement framework for key clients.
• Spearhead modeling and analytic efforts for product insights.
• Manage and mentor direct reports.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical mindset

Business acumen

Strong verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science

Tools

R

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Summary

The main responsibility of the Manager, Advanced Analytics is to apply sophisticated modeling and other advanced analytic techniques to help guide our clients’ media spending plans and makes their investments more efficient. This position will be charged with designing and developing analytic processes and execution on an ongoing basis. In addition to the technical aspects required, it will involve cultivating and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, internal stakeholders (e.g., Brand and Activation), 3rd‑party vendors, and operational areas within Horizon.

The role requires an intellectually curious individual with critical thinking skills, creativity, and flawless execution to provide thought leadership that drives analytic innovations.

50% of the time will be devoted to analytics for a key major client vertical, developed under the supervision of the Horizon Chief Analytic Officer with dotted‑line reporting to that client vertical.

What You’ll Do

70% Development and Enhancement of data and analytics capabilities.

• Operate as the lead in developing a campaign measurement framework for a key client vertical.
• Spearhead modeling and analytic efforts to provide insights into new product launches and initiatives.
• Constantly look for ways to improve the usage of Horizon’s existing data and analytics infrastructure.
• Work with stakeholders to improve current analytic processes and develop new capabilities that set us apart in the marketplace.
• Use automation and technology to increase efficiency and provide the infrastructure to scale.
• Bring an “outside in” perspective to analytic development; explore, identify, and assess external best practices and translate them to relevant internal applications.
• Individual project management and execution.

30% Cultivating and maintaining effective working relationships – internally and externally.

• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with key functional areas, most notably the Analytics team, Brand, Activation, and other stakeholders throughout Horizon Next.
• Act as a liaison between the Analytics team and the internal Brand, Activation, and Operational areas.
• Extensive brand team and client interaction and day‑to‑day management.
• Supervisory responsibilities including training and mentoring direct reports and guidance for career growth.

Who You Are

• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a dogged determination to work an issue through to its satisfying conclusion.
• Analytical mindset with knowledge and passion for media, data, and technology.
• Ability to generate clear, concise, and comprehensive analyses that tell the story behind the data.
• Business acumen – understands the strategic levers of the business and how analytics are a catalyst for decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to be creative; to put structure around vague and unstructured requests and discussions.
• Persistence – willingness to go the distance to get new things done.
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and managing change, and the capacity to move through road‑blocks with enthusiasm and alacrity.
• Creative thinker willing to challenge the norm to improve analytic processes.
• Collaborative, can‑do attitude.
• Pragmatic – seeks and develops solutions, communicating relevance to others.
• Ability to translate technical subject matter into relatable business terminology and respond to unexpected questions on the spot.
• Strong verbal communication skills, extremely well‑organized.
• Proven effectiveness in managing business relationships.
• Experience in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field required.
• 3‑5 years of experience in Advanced Analytics, preferably in media or an adjacent field.
• 1‑3 years of experience managing teams required.
• High‑end marketing response modeling expertise (e.g., MMM) preferred.
• Consulting skills – can explore business view and work with them to develop mutually owned solutions; can solve problems in complex situations using creative and conceptual reasoning.
• Able to put data into context of client’s business questions and needs to make applicable decisions for model design and reporting.
• Proactive individual with strong problem‑solving skills and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Exercise the ability to create time‑saving efficiencies for regular client deliverables.
• Responsible for own deliverables, ensuring timely and quality output.
• Technology platform expertise – (e.g., R, SQL, Python) – can create readable, replicable code aligned with processes and procedures for the group.
• Domain knowledge – understands data, analytics, and media ecosystem (social, programmatic, SEM, TV, etc.).

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

N/A

Physical Activity and Work Environment

N/A

Salary Range

$125,000.00 - $150,000.00

We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits such as health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays, unlimited paid time off, mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.

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. 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.