Associate Director, Advanced Analytics

WE HAVE CREATED A WORLD WHERE ART AND SCIENCE ARE BEST FRIENDS

Known is a modern marketing company engineered for the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing marketers today. We are about 200+ people strong, pairing PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives, strategists, engineers and expert research teams to produce some of the most innovative and cutting-edge creative work in culture. We believe that when creative truly collaborates with science, strategy, and technology, amazing things can happen. 

Ad Age touted that “Known may be the ultimate example of a full-service agency,” and honored us with two prestigious recognitions again this year: The A-List as one of the top 10 agencies in the world, and Ad Age’s Data & Insights Agency of the year for the third year in a row. Without our incredible partnerships with our clients, spanning across the leading brands in finance, technology, entertainment, media, CPG, real estate, and many other categories, honors like this could not be possible, and also have helped us earn additional awards and recognitions over the years like: Emmys, Clios Entertainment and Sports Awards, Effies, Cannes Lions Awards, ProMax Agency of the Year, and Digiday’s Most Innovative Media Agency to name a few.

We couldn’t create this award-winning work without seeking out and hiring the best talent. What does it mean to be a Knowner? We are curious innovators, knowledge-hunters who are constantly challenging ourselves to do better and be better for our clients, for our team and for our world at large. 

BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US, LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU

As an Associate Director, you will manage, mentor and develop a small team of early to mid-career researchers, lead and conduct research and analysis, strengthen existing client relationships, and pitch winning proposals to new clients. 

You’ll lead Managers, Consultants, and/orAnalysts on insights projects and guide their development and growth - they will look to you for support and mentorship.

And you’ll be part of a leadership team that wants to see your vision for growth and innovation on multiple fronts - how we support the growth of our practice and overall company, how we operate as a team, and how we create the best working environment possible.

This role is right for you if:

• You are invigorated by the prospect of partnering with passionate clients trying to find breakthrough insights and strategy
• Nothing inspires you more than working with talented and creative colleagues and helping them grow into their full potential as marketing experts
• You want to grow as a manager and leader
• You want to re-think the way research and marketing strategy are executed and delivered
• You want your ideas and strategies to have limitless impact

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You’ve already been doing project and  team management, developing talent, building strong client relationships, and leading thoughtful and creative research. This has given you important expertise and unique perspectives, and you’re ready for a higher gear. At Known, you will find like-minded people who want to learn from each other and develop into the marketing leaders of the next decade.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead a portfolio of projects with clients
• Serve as the Known leader on research and insights projects and retainer engagements who is responsible for client success
• Set the intellectual agenda on client engagements and follow-through to deliver on that agenda
• Direct and guide Managers and Consultants to successfully execute project engagements, serving as their brainstorming partner, reviewer and senior support across all phases of the work (study design, fielding, analysis and reporting).
• Spearhead engagements as a sophisticated individual contributor as needed.
• You will typically lead 3-5 projects at a time - we manage this number carefully so that you and your team members feel that you can approach your work collaboratively and creatively.
• Lead, manage, and mentor project teams of Research Managers, Consultants, and Analysts - usually between 1-3 people, with potentially 1-2 direct reports on an ongoing basis.
• Teaching junior team members step-by-step, including when and how to use various research, statistical and analytical tools & methods.
• Work with Managers to find their voice - finding creative research approaches, developing solid analysis plans, story-telling / building narratives, and presenting effectively to clients.
• Work with Consultants and Analysts to ensure their growth on foundational skills - technical,