Manager, Analytics Media

Publicis Groupe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Spark Foundry, a leading advertising agency, seeks a Manager, Media Analytics & Insights to deliver analytics-driven strategic insights for media and communications initiatives. You will coordinate between research, analytics, and media teams to ensure high-quality analytical projects are delivered, translating complex data for broad client and stakeholder audiences.

The role combines strategic and tactical work with strong problem-solving, numerical proficiency, and a hands-on,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of analytics in marketing sciences at a media agency, market research, or consulting.
• Quantitative education or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute analytical plans with the Associate Media Director to improve communications program effectiveness.
• Perform hands-on analyses, develop conclusions and implications.
• Supervise and mentor Analysts and teach ongoing analysis for campaign optimization.
• Develop and maintain SQL-based or other structured reporting systems.
• Interpret dashboards and recommend actions based on MMM findings or statistical testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to plan, execute, and analyze projects.
• Support agency new-business processes as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation

Problem solving

Education

Statistics, Economics, Quantitative Marketing

Tools

Tableau

Datorama

PowerBI

Job description

Company description

Spark Foundry was built during the most transformative time in the history of advertising and marketing. We deliver everything a traditional media agency has to offer and have grown into one of the world’s most successful agencies by helping brands evolve their marketing by leveraging identity, commerce, artificial intelligence, and more to connect with people. Transformation is part of our DNA. Spark Foundry’s start-up spirit delivers high-touch approaches and a never-ending desire to challenge the status quo. Combined with Publicis Media’s powerhouse soul leveraging connected data assets, advanced AI applications, and investment clout, we “Bring HEAT to Brands.” No other agency possesses the expertise that we do to address today’s most pressing challenges to drive business transformation through media.

Overview

The Manager, Media Analytics & Insights is a key driver of insight and strategic thinking. The primary responsibility of the Manager is to provide analytics-based strategic insights and directions to aid in the development of media and communications initiatives.

This position requires both strategic and tactical skill sets with an eye for numbers, intellectual curiosity, proficiency at problem solving, and a critical understanding of offline and online media. The candidate must have a proven track record in data-rich analyses and be a team player. A ‘roll up the sleeves’ approach is mandatory and a ‘get it done’ attitude is a must. Specific responsibilities include coordination between the research, analytics, and media teams to ensure high quality analytical projects are effectively delivered.

Successful candidates will be multi-dimensional rising stars who are able to employ complex problem-solving skills, and are able to communicate these succinctly to a broad client and media stakeholder audience.

Responsibilities

• Work with Associate Media Director to design and execute analytical plans to improve the effectiveness of communications programs
• Perform hands‑on analysis in support of results, including development of conclusions and implications
• Supervise and mentor Analysts
• Teach Analysts to perform ongoing analysis to ensure the timely adjustment/optimization of campaigns
• Develop and maintain SQL‑based or other structured reporting system
• Understand dashboards and provide recommendations based on MMM findings or other statistical testing to media planning/buying decisioning
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders on a daily basis to plan, execute, and analyze projects
• Support agency new‑business process as required

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of experience in performing analytics in marketing sciences capacity at a media agency, market research, or consulting company, or in‑house at a brand.
• Working knowledge of databases and SQL a plus
• Knowledge of media and website measurement technologies:
  • Ad serving platforms
  • Website analytics software
  • Data visualization skills desirable (e.g. Tableau, Datorama, PowerBI, etc.)
• Quantitative education or experience preferred (Statistics, Social Sciences, Economics, Quantitative Marketing).
• Strong analytical skills – able to analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations
• Experience analyzing large data sets
• Strong presentation skills
• Proven ability to communicate complex, technical concepts to broad based stakeholder audience

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.

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Compensation Range: USD $88,540.00 - USD $127,155.00/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. 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 1/23/2026.