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Director, Analytics (Media Advertising/Marketing Science)

Chicago, IllinoisFull-time$135k2026-08-18 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Lead digital media measurement and analytics to quantify campaign performance, inform media planning/buying, and drive transformative business outcomes for client brands.

Role type

Director, Analytics (Media Advertising/Marketing Science)

Builds

Data-driven insights, measurement frameworks, and strategic learning agendas for media planning and buying.

Domain

Media Advertising / Marketing Science

Required skills

Media/marketing research, consumer insight, digital advertising analytics, statistical analysis, team leadership, client management, project management, data visualization, syndicated data evaluation, measurement vendor evaluation, KPI development, technology integration.

Preferred skills

Statistical software (SAS, R, Python), relational database concepts, advanced Excel, Tableau, GoodData, Datorama.

Technologies

SAS, R, Python, Tableau, GoodData, Datorama, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, relational databases.

Responsibilities

Execute and manage best-in-class measurement to inform media buying; Develop, manage, and mentor a team and lead strategic efforts; Lead data-centered learning initiatives to inform optimizations; Execute measurement focused on ad/media effectiveness; Lead and support analytics activities such as modeling and statistical analysis; Proactively educate clients on research, tools, and approaches; Evaluate new and current data partners; Lead media teams using syndicated data and proprietary tools for targeting and budget allocation; Lead discussions around KPI development and technology integrations; Collaborate with clients to establish deep knowledge of business goals; Develop client Learning Agendas and execute test-and-learn roadmaps.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & team management