Known is hiring a
Director Data Media Science, Remote - United States

Summary

The job is for a Director of Data & Media Science at Known, a modern marketing company that pairs PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives. The role involves translating business goals into media strategies and optimizing advertising dollars across all channels. The candidate should have a degree from a well-regarded college or university, preferably in STEM, with 5+ years of experience in data-driven marketing.

Requirements

• A degree from a well-regarded college or university. STEM degrees are preferred
• 5+ years of experience in data-driven marketing, preferably at an agency, consulting firm, or large in-house media activation team
• 3+ years of leadership experience in managing projects and driving them forward

Responsibilities

• Understanding the client’s overall business objectives and translating them into a campaign and measurement strategy
• Advising clients on the adoption of critical Marketing Technologies to achieve business and measurement goals
• Assessing and onboarding new measurement vendors in the industry, for clients and for Known
• Overseeing the performance of media campaigns and amazing our clients, both by meeting their targets and creating insightful narratives through bespoke reporting
• Designing learning agenda and experimental plans to answer key questions around marketing effectiveness
• Assisting with and auditing media plans the team is actively working on
• Framing analyses, stories, and slides for client media plans and reports
• Serving as the key client point of contact on campaign measurement, optimization, and data infrastructure
• Driving the adoption of new tools and approaches you build across the team
• Managing other data scientists on the team, both directly and indirectly as a mentor
• Serving as a thought leader on data-based media planning and measurement for the broader team
• Working closely with other senior leads to develop solutions that work for everyone
• Communicating to clients how modern techniques (e.g., ML models, optimization algorithms, and automation) can be used to improve business and media KPIs
• Creating best practices decks for the organization and for our clients
• Collaborating with our Strategy and Studios teams to ensure our scientific processes are fully integrated through all verticals of Known

Preferred Qualifications

Some hands-on-keyboard experience implementing scientific solutions yourself is a major plus

Benefits

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