Manager, Data and Insights

Optimum Sports; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Vacation days

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading sports marketing agency in New York is seeking a Manager for Data & Insights to oversee data analysis and visualization for client strategies. The role requires an undergraduate degree and 3-5 years of experience in sports media or analytics. Strong communication skills and proficiency in data cleaning and visualization tools like PowerBI and SQL are essential. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for remote work two days per week, alongside comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in sports media, sports analytics or similar field.
• High level of proficiency/interest in data cleaning, management, and analysis.
• Strong ability to effectively communicate insights via data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, and visualize viewership and consumption trends.
• Manage custom databases for agency use.
• Design visualizations to convey data-driven insights.

Skills

Data analysis

Data cleaning

Data visualization

Communication skills

Sports marketing knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Power Query

SQL

PowerBI

Tableau

Looker

Job description

Manager, Data & Insights

Omnicom Media (OM), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) – delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OM connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 24,000 people serving the world’s leading brands in OM agencies around the globe.

Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) – delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OMG connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 24,000 people serving the world’s leading brands in OMG agencies around the globe.

Optimum Sports is the dedicated sports marketing agency within OMG. Unlike traditional sports marketing agencies, Optimum Sports operates in both the Sports Sponsorship and Sports Media landscapes. With the combination of both disciplines under a single offering, Optimum Sports is able to provide its clients with unique and advantageous marketplace leverage through which it delivers cohesive, multi‑platform sports marketing strategies. Ingrained with the latest research and ROI tools, Optimum Sports facilitates everything from ideation to execution to actualization.

Our approach integrates media, investment, property, and insights to develop strategy, manage negotiation and execution, and evaluate performance of partnerships. Established in 2003, we continue to innovate in the sports marketplace and build solutions for our constantly evolving world.

The Manager reports directly to the Associate Director, attending to client‑specific research to further the client’s understanding of the sports media trends and marketplace.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required
• 3‑5 years of experience in sports media, sports analytics or similar field
• High level of proficiency/interest in data cleaning, management, and analysis
• Experience with data common to the media/marketing industry, i.e., Nielsen, survey, etc.
• Experience with data cleaning patterns/tools (Power Query, SQL, etc.) and data visualization software (PowerBI, Tableau, Looker, etc.)
• Strong ability to effectively communicate insights via data analysis in both written and verbal settings
• Expert in industry knowledge and understanding of sports marketing vernacular and trends
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver assignments under deadline
• Ability to communicate with clients and internal strategy/investment teams effectively and intelligently
• Efficiency, organization, and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Strong interest in collegiate and professional sports

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, and visualize relevant viewership and consumption trends in the sports media marketplace, nationally and locally
• Manage custom databases for general agency use
• Design visualizations to convey data‑driven insights supported with appropriate research
• Develop broad understanding of clients’ businesses and needs
• Proactive in identifying new projects and business opportunities with existing and prospective clients
• Works in direct cooperation with respective strategy, investment and property teams
• Manages junior staff (at any point 2‑4 personnel) and is involved with evaluation of existing staff and consideration of potential employees
• Travel is occasionally required for presentations, meetings and other client or industry events

Optimum Sports is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Compensation Range: $50,000—$95,000 USD. Benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits. This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office; the remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in‑office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in‑office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in‑office days based on business needs.