SVP, Marketing Sciences, blu.

Job Description

Who We Are

Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain's New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.

At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.

Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

Job Summary

Leads and oversees the build out of marketing science capabilities and the Data Sciences team within blu. This includes establishing process for data collection, data analysis and data presentation to inform descriptive and predictive analytics. This role will manage and train a team of Data Scientists dedicated to blu. in addition to collaborating with blu. Engineers.

What You'll Do

40%-Data Processing & Workflows for blu. Data Sets

• Joining/calibration/sampling/calculations & stat significance rules
• Spec writing for Engineers using data in AWS and dimensionalizing data
• Taxonomies for data sets
• Deep understanding/working knowledge of all blu. data sets
• Inputs into Audience Insights UI

40%- Leads Data Science Outputs and Portfolio of Capabilities

• Audience insights & planning
• Audience validation and measurement
• Optimizations & retargeting
• Productizes Analytics techniques using blu. data and tech

20%-Training Data Scientists (NY, LA)

• Process and analytics outputs
• Ensure quality queries, trouble-shoot with Engineers
• On-boarding of new hires
• Advanced Statistics
• blu. data dictionaries

Who You Are

• Someone who likes to tell stories with data, uncover insights
• Ability to effectively communicate/speak the language of Data Scientists and Engineers
• Independent contributor

Preferred Skills & Experience

• BA/BS from accredited school required
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in Analytics/Insights/Tech, 15+ overall
• Advanced Statistics
• Qualitive & Quantitative Methods
• Proven experience with large structured and unstructured data sets
• Team management experience
• SQL, Python, R

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

N/A

Physical Activity and Work Environment

N/A

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

$250,000.00 - $500,000.00

A successful applicant's actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.