Director, Data & Media Science

About the role

Known’s Media Science team uses advanced analytics, machine learning, statistics, and algorithms to plan and optimize advertising dollars. We partner with our clients to translate their business goals into meaningful metrics, and buy media across all channels to drive those target outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Understand the client’s overall business objectives and translate them into a campaign and measurement strategy
• Oversee the performance of media campaigns and amaze our clients, both by meeting their targets and creating insightful narratives through bespoke reporting
• Audit media plans the team is actively working on
• Frame analyses, stories, and slides for client media plans and reports
• Serve as the key client point of contact on campaign measurement, optimization, and data infrastructure
• Assess and onboard measurement vendors in the industry
• Drive the adoption of new tools and approaches you build, both across the team and at client brands
• Manage other data scientists on the team, both directly and indirectly as a mentor
• Serve as a thought leader on data-based media planning and measurement for the broader team
• Work closely with other senior leads to develop solutions that work for the entire Media Science team
• Create best practices decks for the organization and, in some cases, for our clients
• Collaborate with our Strategy and Studios teams to ensure our scientific approaches are fully integrated through all verticals of Known

Requirements

Known is looking for a Director of Data & Media Science with a minimum of 5 years of experience in data-driven marketing, preferably at an agency, consulting firm, or large in-house media activation team. Leadership experience in managing projects and driving them forward is also required. Hands-on-keyboard experience implementing technical solutions is a major plus.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Robust analytical skills
• Knowledgeable about data-driven marketing
• Strong background in data science and statistics
• Understanding of the advertising and media landscape, especially as pertains to measurement vendors and ad platforms
• Strong project management skills
• Basic coding skills (Python, SQL) are a major plus

Competencies

• An ability to translate business challenges into quantitative problems
• Independent and entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong and fast learner
• Clear communicator
• An ability to work seamlessly with other teams
• Highly collaborative nature

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• 401k with company matching and no vesting period
• Annual bonuses
• Generous medical plan
• Paid parental leave

Company Culture

Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class.

Compensation

The base salary for this position is $160K - $180K. This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits.