Who is Starcom:

As the Human Experience Company, we are a global media agency that believes in the alchemy of people and technology to create experiences people love and actions brands need. It’s in our DNA. We’re powered by the strength of our innovative, driven and intelligent people who are deeply passionate about achieving best-in-class results on behalf of our clients – some of the world’s leading marketers.

We value you and the work you do. We work hard, but also enjoy scores of perks rooted in our legacy of having one of the strongest agency cultures. Our top-notch health insurance plans and paid time off allow you much-needed time to recharge and achieve the work-life balance you need to bring your absolute best self to work.

As part of the larger Advanced Analytics & Insights (AAI) department, the Decision Sciences team draws on the dynamic advertising technology space, digital and offline analytics, and evolving methodologies to address complex research and measurement challenges across Starcom client brands.

The Director serves as the main point of contact for digital media measurement and analytics for our client.  This person will be responsible for using data and analytics techniques to answer client business questions and executing deliverables through a breadth of datasets and appropriate analytic techniques, storytelling, and data visualization.  

The Director uses data to quantify digital campaign performance and answer key business questions to inform media planning and buying.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients to define and answer their most important business questions, advising on how to best leverage data on media & marketing investments to drive business results
• Drive a culture of ‘always on’ data-driven decision making that will institutionalize the use of consumer-driven analytics in media/marketing investment planning
• Provide thought leadership and be a subject matter expert in the designing and recommending appropriate analytic methodology and approach to address key client questions
• Lead measurement framework development and define media KPIs linked to the business objectives
• Build the profile of Data and Analytics by packaging and evangelizing best in class client work and provide the clear data and analytics story – why the work is important, the truths that the analytics reveal, and the actions that should follow the analyses
• Work closely with the internal client teams to deliver high-quality execution of a diverse array of client and project deliverables.
• Primary lead for brand teams (agency and client) on campaign/brand measurement research development and implementation
• Guide and work closely with the investment and planning teams and the client teams to deliver on “data-driven” marketing investment decisions (how much, where, when, which channels, etc…) and demonstrate delivery against business objectives
• Consult with client media teams to align with the strategy, measurement, and optimization plans

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, advertising, business, engineering, statistics, economics, sociology, or equivalent
• 7-10+ years in media/marketing research, consumer insight, business consulting, or digital advertising research/analytics/ insight
• A strong history of managing individuals, leading of teams, and client management
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong grounding in traditional and digital media advertising effectiveness
• DMP experience a plus
• Familiarity with syndicated and customer data environments
• Advanced knowledge of the measurement vendor marketplace and able to evaluate new capabilities
• Experience with statistical software packages (SAS,R, Python) a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced understanding of Excel
• Experience with visualization tools such as Tableau, GoodData, Datorama is a plus
• Familiarity with relational database concepts

About Starcom Worldwide

Starcom is the Human Experience Company. A world-renowned media communications agency, we believe the alchemy of people and technology creates experiences people love, and actions brands need. With more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and new establishment brands, including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Kellogg Company, Kraft Heinz, Samsung, Visa and more. Starcom is part of Publicis Media, one of four solution hubs within Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC40], and has offices within Publicis One.

Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.