Director of Data Analytics Position Profile

ABOUT JUNKIN MEDIA

User-generated content is among the most ubiquitous and abundant creative resources in the world. For nearly a decade, Jukin Media has been teaming up with entertainment, advertising, and publishing professionals to develop shows, campaigns, and stories that utilize the world's most compelling UGC videos. With a library of more than 60,000 hand-selected video clips, and the ability to discover and clear UGC videos from the broader social web, Jukin Media is a preferred UGC partner for more than thousands of companies across the globe.

Jukin Media is owner/operator of five of the most-watched social video properties in the world. Jukin can help your brand tap into our loyal and passionate fan communities that are eager to support our sponsors and advertisers. Jukin offers opportunities for paid media and authentic, engaging branded content designed for impactful interactions with your target audience.

Jukin Media produces original video content for advertisers, and original series for TV networks and VOD platforms in more than 200 global markets. Jukin's original long-form programming has appeared on FOX, MTV Networks, Viacom International Media Networks, Facebook Watch, Comcast Xfinity, Kevin Hart's LOL Network, and Verizon's go90, among other platforms.

With offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, and New Delhi, we work with brands, agencies, digital publishers, and media/ entertainment companies across the globe.

PURPOSE AND VALUES

Jukin Media is the most trusted name in the industry.

  • Family Friendly: We ensure your video is not placed against any derogatory or explicit content. Our professional licensing team realizes what's at stake beyond a quick buck. Our video partners trust us to represent their content, which is a privilege and responsibility that we don't take lightly.
  • Ethos team: We have a team dedicated to working only with major advertising agencies and brands to get your content placed in national or international TV commercials. Ethos will leverage the company’s proprietary licensing technology to work with brands and ad agencies to target and clear user-generated content (UGC) for their use in marketing campaigns. TV commercials are one of the highest-paying opportunities for your video.
  • Partner Support: We recognize that you will have questions after signing the agreement which is why we have a team on standby to take your calls and answer your emails about payments, video status, media requests, and any other questions you may have. Unlike some of our competitors, we don't become unresponsive after you have signed the agreement.
  • Rights Management: We are confident we are the only licensing company with a Rights Management team dedicated to protecting your video around the clock in three different time zones. With a global audience, it takes a 24/7 team to protect your video. We don't just protect your video on YouTube. We scour the internet as well as TV shows to make sure your video is not used without permission. In certain cases, Jukin Media will take legal action on your behalf to ensure that your video is protected.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Data Analytics will report to the Chief Operating Officer and oversee Jukin Media’s growing analytics team. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role that will serve as the company touchstone for all things data. This position requires strong leadership qualities combined with hands-on experience to be able to envision and execute the technical needs of the department. The ideal candidate will both lead the data team to excellence as well as advocate and educate business leaders at Jukin Media around data best practices.

This position is based in our Los Angeles office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead monthly business updates and present actionable insights to C-level executives
  • Define and develop a next-generation data platform encompassing self-service capabilities, reporting, tools, and modeling
  • Mentor and build a world-class team capable of developing and maintaining large complex data sets with advanced modeling and analytic capabilities
  • Collaborate with business leaders in the company to identify their needs and translate that into a platform that can service their department
  • Develop KPI dashboards to monitor, measure and inform business decisions and internal operations
  • Educate and promote data literacy and data interpretation to all stakeholders
  • Partner with technology team to develop and maintain data stack
  • Seek to automate data solutions at all-times

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

Critical Thinking

This individual must be intellectually sharp and use critical thinking to make or influence decisions while demonstrating outstanding business judgement.

Results-Oriented

The new Director of Data Analytics must be performance-driven and able to provide measurable results. The successful candidate will be able to assess data gathering capabilities from sources like Facebook, YouTube, Google Analytics, or other non-api based sources

Communication

This individual should possess very strong communication, listening, and persuasion skills, to truly partner with the management team. He or she must be able to explain complex ideas to non-technical audiences, both verbally and visually.

Strategic Agility

This individual must be intellectually sharp and clearly capable of managing priorities and expectations in a complex and fast-moving environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 5+ years experience implementing data science projects
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, and statistics, or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years experience with Postgres and Redshift databases
  • 3+ years experience with Sisense or similar BI reporting software
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies
  • Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) analytics architectures and technologies such as Matillion, Databricks, EMR, Redshift, and Data Pipeline
  • Knowledge of and experience developing to the Data Maturity Pyramid
  • Start-up experience is a plus
  • Experience in the digital media industry is a plus
  • Experience building and leading a cross-discipline team
  • Expert knowledge in querying (SQL), modeling, and providing insight into data sets
  • Experience building dashboards and data visualizations with Sisense
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel
  • Knowledge in Python and Python-based data analysis tools: Jupyter Notebooks, numpy / pandas, and PySpark; TensorFlow is a bonus
  • Knowledgeable with modern data processing and storage tools (Data Ingestion tools, Data Lake, Redshift, ETL Processors, Apache Spark)

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Nick Layton

Title: Director Email: nlayton@comharpartners.com Direct: 312-313-8460 Mobile: 847-373-6520

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