Analytics Manager

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.

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.

• 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

• 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, Power
    
    BI, 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

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.

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