Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Barkley
Job overview
The Associate Director, Analytics at Barkley leads a team to develop data-driven solutions that enhance media effectiveness and business growth, playing a strategic and hands-on role.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading analytics projects, designing measurement frameworks, managing a team, collaborating cross-functionally, ensuring data accuracy, and communicating actionable insights to support client strategies and media planning.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in data and analytics within advertising or consulting, leadership skills, strong media metrics knowledge, analytic and communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and SQL.
Work environment and culture
Barkley emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as core strategic values.
Company overview
Barkley is an independent, employee-owned advertising agency based in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1964, Barkley is one of the largest independent agencies in the U.S., offering a full range of services including strategy, creative, design, engagement, PR, innovation, digital development, and data strategy. The agency is known for building "whole brands" for modern consumers and has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Barkley generates revenue through its comprehensive advertising and marketing services, working with a diverse portfolio of brands.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize leadership experience in managing analytics teams and your ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights, aligning with Barkley's focus on media effectiveness and strategic client collaboration.
Highlight your proficiency with analytics and visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and SQL, as well as your experience designing measurement frameworks and advanced analytics projects, reflecting the key responsibilities outlined in the job description.
Apply through multiple platforms including Barkley's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect on LinkedIn with current analytics leaders and team members at Barkley, using ice breakers like commenting on recent Barkley media campaigns or asking about how their analytics team integrates with planning and investment functions to start meaningful conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'media metrics,' 'campaign evaluation,' 'data accuracy,' 'advanced measurement,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to improve your chances of passing initial screenings.
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