Director, Analytics

Adelphi Group • Chicago, IL

2d • $82,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Golin Ketchum is seeking a Director, Analytics to lead insights and analytics work across client accounts. The role helps the agency and its clients identify meaningful change through data, research, and measurement. The Director serves as a senior analytics representative to client stakeholders, oversees varied analytics projects, supports business development, and manages the financial implications of analytics work. The position also involves hands-on project execution when needed and leading and mentoring junior analysts.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in digital analytics, market research, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience analyzing large datasets and translating findings into actionable insights.
• Ability to interpret diverse data sources, including qualitative research, primary survey data, and secondary sources, and synthesize them into a cohesive story.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to audiences with limited research or analytics knowledge.
• Advanced analytical skills and demonstrated understanding of statistical techniques, including developing hypotheses, designing tests or experiments, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and developing actionable recommendations.
• Time-management skills and ability to manage multiple deliverables and timelines simultaneously.
• Ability to learn new tools and databases quickly.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of junior analysts.

Nice To Haves

• Agency experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a change agent within the agency by challenging client teams and encouraging innovation and new ways of thinking.
• Oversee projects such as social listening, paid social reporting, earned media analysis, and integrated campaign measurement.
• Represent insights and analytics to client-side stakeholders, communicating professionally and positioning Golin as knowledgeable experts.
• Identify and initiate organic business development efforts and incremental opportunities.
• Understand and manage agency financials and the impact of analytics work on the broader business.
• Contribute directly to project execution when needed.
• Lead and mentor junior analysts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed