Director Analytics (Media)

Crossmedia Inc

$125K — $150K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in data analytics, preferably in a media agency
  • MA or BA in a quantitative field like mathematics or business analytics, with 6+ years in media analytics
  • Proven experience in creating measurement and optimization frameworks
  • Strong background in marketing mix modeling and various media measurement techniques
  • In-depth understanding of media channels and their impact on business results
  • Familiarity with statistical modeling tools such as Python or SQL is a plus
  • Exceptional project management skills with an eye for detail

Responsibilities

  • Lead analytics initiatives for assigned accounts, guiding measurement strategies
  • Foster strong relationships with clients and collaborate with internal teams
  • Advocate for measurement as a key business driver, connecting outputs to strategic decisions
  • Translate complex analytics into clear business recommendations
  • Integrate best practices for marketing mix modeling into measurement frameworks
  • Mentor and develop a team of analysts, promoting a culture of learning and growth
  • Create and manage reporting and dashboarding solutions based on client needs

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility with options for remote and in-office work
  • Open/Flexible PTO with policies specific to US and UK
  • Comprehensive healthcare support and mental health resources
  • 401k with company match (USA) and generous pension scheme (UK)
  • Paid sabbaticals at milestone anniversaries
  • Generous parental leave policy
  • Personalized support for life milestones
  • 'Pursuit of Happiness Fund' for personal development and wellness
  • Reimbursement for cell phone and technology expenses
  • Student loan payment plans and tuition reimbursement
  • Access to training and development programs
  • Casual work environment with fun perks like burgers
Full Job Description
We are looking for a passionate, collaborative, and resourceful Director to join Redbox, Crossmedia's analytics and business intelligence team. You will help lead the development and implementation of analytics solutions to evaluate and optimize marketing performance. Your expertise will guide clients in understanding the effectiveness of their media investments across various channels, driving strategic decisions and maximizing ROI.

As a senior member of the team, you will partner closely with the Group Director to review project briefs, provide analytics leadership on client strategic challenges, and drive the development and execution of cross-channel measurement strategies. You will roll up your sleeves to analyze marketing mix models (MMM), design analytics frameworks, create data visualizations, optimize media investment, and translate complex data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate is passionate about advancing the role of analytics in strategic marketing, and excited to build best-in-class measurement solutions across a portfolio of high-profile client

Client Leadership & Strategic Partnership
  • Act as a key Redbox lead across assigned accounts, providing guidance, leadership, and direction on all measurement initiatives.
  • Build strong, independent relationships with client leads across media, analytics, and brand teams.
  • Partner closely with internal Media Planning and Strategy teams to fully understand client business needs, KPIs, and strategic priorities, ensuring alignment on goals and collaboration plans.
  • Serve as a senior strategic advisor to clients, helping them connect measurement outputs to broader business decisions.
  • Advocate for measurement as a critical driver of business value, not just a reporting function.

MMM & Measurement
  • Translate complex modeling outputs into clear, compelling business recommendations for clients and internal teams.
  • Build, refine, and integrate MMM best practices into broader measurement frameworks (e.g., lift testing, brand tracking, attribution).
  • Own partnerships with modeling vendors and/or lead internal model development efforts.

Team Leadership & Development
  • Manage and mentor a team of analysts and managers, fostering growth in technical, strategic, and storytelling skills.
  • Train the team on best-in-class measurement, dashboarding, insights generation, and client presentations - leading by example.
  • Serve as a visible, accessible leader that the team looks up to for clear direction, decision-making, and collaborative input.
  • Encourage a culture of continuous learning across new tools, measurement techniques, visualization platforms, audience building, MMM, and MTA.
  • Bring forward new ideas for improving processes, building the team, enhancing output, and evolving the way we work.
  • Lead the development of reporting and dashboarding platforms, helping the team navigate setup based on client needs - and be ready to dive in hands-on when needed

REQUIREMENTS
  • 5+ years of data analytics experience, ideally in an media agency setting
  • An MA or BA in a quantitative field (mathematics, statistics, business analytics) and 6+ years' experience in media analytics and business intelligence, with a focus on measurement strategy.
  • Experience crafting tailored measurement + optimization frameworks and test + learn agendas across multiple verticals and media types
  • Experience with marketing mix modeling (design, interpretation, strategic application) with experience across other forms of media measurement (MTA, brand lift, attention measurement)
  • Strong understanding of media channels (traditional, digital, retail, and commerce media) and how they drive business results.
  • Experience with statistical modeling platforms/tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL) a plus, but storytelling and strategy skills are equally critical.
  • Ability to synthesize complex technical outputs into clear, client-ready insights.
  • Highly effective project/team manager: Has solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking agility
  • Reliable & responsible: can steward the analytics team day to day and help manage workflow. Manage across multiple projects, tools, clients, deadlines.
  • Excellent collaborator & communicator. Used to presenting in front of larger audiences.
  • Strong listening skills: believes good thinking can come from anyone and any place; is a team player willing to compromise their point of view in support of others

Salary range is $125k - $150k. Commensurate with experience. Compensation is determined on the skills, qualifications, certifications, tenure in the industry, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.

CROSSMEDIA BENEFITS

Our principles of Trust, Reason, and the Pursuit of Happiness are brought to life through benefits that recognize and support the diversity and physical, emotional, and professional well-being of our people, including:
  • Flexibility to work in hybrid manner with in-office and work from home options (depending on role).
  • Open/Flexible PTO/Annual leave with US & UK specific policies
  • Sponsored healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
  • 401k with company match (USA), and generous Pension (UK)
  • Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries
  • Generous paid parental leave policy
  • Life milestone recognition & support
  • The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
  • Cell phone/tech reimbursement
  • Student Loan payment plan (US)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Learning & Development and training programs
  • And burgers - lots and lots of burgers

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