Associate Director, Media Analytics (Aviation Client)

Job Description
Overview: 
 
The Associate Director, Media Analytics and Insights is responsible for the application of data-driven insights into Spark Foundry’s planning, investment, and measurement processes. Additionally, the role requires the candidate to design and lead the implementation of modern measurement plans and longer terms roadmaps for the client. Working closely with internal cross-functional teams and Analytics leads are vital parts of the role, with accountability for the highest quality execution of a diverse array of client and project deliverables an imperative. The role functions as an expert technical point of escalation, an analytical problem solver, and a technical translator to internal account teams and clients. It also provides ongoing strategic account direction/vision for technology, process, and media reporting/insights. 
 
Role Objectives: 
 
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, facilitating synergy between the planning and activation functions that manage day-to-day client business 
Build and develop relationships with client business directors and brand teams, ensuring that client and overall data proposition is relevant and aligns with strategy direction 
Identify organic growth opportunities and partner with Client and Analytics leadership to convert 
Drive a culture of ‘always-on’ data-driven decision making that will institutionalize the use of consumer-driven analytics in media/marketing investment planning and activation 
Scope and direct advanced analytics projects to ensure that the deliverables are designed to answer valuable client and media team questions, and that timelines and scope are adhered to 
Have experience and expertise in how to intersect consulting skills, data, advanced analytics, and marketing strategy to drive and improve clients’ business results 
Consult with senior client marketing and business leaders to define and answer most important business questions 
Advise on how to best leverage media and marketing investments to drive business results 
Work collaboratively with the network to provide the client with thought leadership, and leverage it to create meaningful and measurable marketing experiences 
Underpin client marketing processes with ‘big picture’ measurement frameworks and KPIs that will be used to evaluate experiences and specific plans, campaigns, or investments across paid, owned, and earned media environments 
Keep abreast of evolving media landscape, including research and emerging trends to provide insight to both media teams and client (as required) 
Guide and work closely with the planning teams and the client teams to deliver on “data-driven” marketing investment decisions (how much, where, when, which channels, etc…) 
Create and manage deliverables against detailed project plans that align expectations with actionable outcomes 
Provide a high-value consultation layer on top of analytics deliverables 
Consult with client media teams to align on the strategy, implementation, and measurement plans for all key accounts 
Determine the best means of communicating analytical insights to clients that ensures understanding of results and application of the analyses is applied 
Build presentations providing clear analytics story – why the work is important, the truths that the analytics reveal, and the actions that should follow the analysis 
Build the profile of Analytics within the agency by packaging and evangelizing best in class client work