Director - Media Analytics

NielsenIQ•Massachusetts, MA

1d•$120,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

The primary role of the Media Analytics Director is to have ultimate responsibility for the development and implementation of analytics solutions for NIQ client organizations. This includes coordinating resources, managing stakeholders, delivering insights, recommendations and tools related to media effectiveness to our clients. You will work together with some of the largest FMCG & Tech Durable companies, helping them to make the right choices for their Media investment strategy. Your insights will influence decisions for some of today’s leading global brands that covers social, digital and traditional media activities both at a tactical and strategic level. He/she will be responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of our client engagements, which includes synchronization of required internal resources, conducting analysis of results, simulating client plans, creating deliverable materials, and supporting presentation/training/tool deliveries. This position is off-site and some travel is required. This is a remote position for anyone currently living in the Unites States.

Requirements

Expertise in Manufacturer Marketing and Media functions as well as media agencies
Experience and expertise with media effectiveness analytics, including marketing mix, attribution model etc.
Strong logic, deductive reasoning, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Skilled & polished communicator, including group presentations and storytelling
Robust project management skills
Demonstrated mastery in data analysis & application to client business issues, including designing custom solutions to address client business objectives and deliver client value from the engagement
Demonstrated strength in maintaining positive client relationships in complex situations & resolving client issues with the ability to interface with client executives (VPs, Directors etc.)
Strong people management and team leadership skills to promote a strong team culture, positive work environment and associate skills development
Able to work collaboratively with internal & external teams
Strong sense of urgency and accountability to drive client outcomes
CPG industry knowledge, experience and acumen
Consistently drives best practices, process improvements and thought leadership to advance the business
Bachelor's degree required
15 plus years of relevant experience in Market Research, Consumer Packaged Goods, Consulting, Analytics, Media
Strong analytic background and knowledge of statistical or data science methodologies and applications
Strong Marketing/Research background

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced/analytics degree preferred

Responsibilities

Solutioning, Designing, executing, presenting and implementing analytic insights related to media analytics ( MMM and lift solutions) and tools to meet clients’ research objectives
Ensure pro-active insights and action-oriented solutions are delivered to our clients by being an expert in your practice area(s) and data/insight storytelling, with an ability to explain methodologies behind all key analytical solutions to the client
Work as a part of an international project team that helps FMCG & Tech Durable clients measure, model, optimize and consult on their Media activities
Manage team resources, timelines and priorities both internally and externally, sometimes consisting of moving targets and conflicting deadlines
Coordinate project execution between teams of experts, this will involve liaison with clients, publishers, media agencies and remote NIQ teams.
Creatively find ways to enhance the capabilities of our Advanced Analytics team through ideation, process improvements, best practices, skills development/coaching or cross-functional initiatives
Drive client value, successful implementation and ongoing usage/integration of analytic solutions focusing on activation based outcomes.
Partner with the sales organization to grow the media effectiveness analytics business
Coordinate project execution between teams of experts, this will involve liaison with clients, publishers, media agencies and remote NIQ teams.

Benefits

Flexible working environment
Comprehensive health insurance
Industry-leading parental leave
Life insurance
Education support
Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision)
Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions)
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions
Disability insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays
Volunteer time off
LinkedIn Learning
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)