Freelance Data Visualization Jobs in Chicago, IL

Company Description

Spark Foundry was built during the most transformative time in the history of advertising and marketing. We deliver everything a traditional media agency has to offer and have grown into one of the world's most successful agencies by helping brands evolve their marketing by leveraging identity, commerce, artificial intelligence, and more to connect with people. Transformation is part of our DNA. Spark Foundry's start-up spirit delivers high-touch approaches and a never-ending desire to challenge the status quo. Combined with Publicis Media's powerhouse soul leveraging connected data assets, advanced AI applications, and investment clout, we "Bring HEAT to Brands." No other agency possesses the expertise that we do to address today's most pressing challenges to drive business transformation through media.

Job Description

The Media Analyst will provide analytic support and strategic recommendations for one of Spark Foundry's client accounts. You have an eye for numbers, intellectual curiosity, proficiency at problem solving, a strong command of online media, and an understanding of traditional media. You will be a team player and responsible in a client service environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Analytics Manager and the media teams to create measurable online and offline campaign objectives and key performance indicators
• Determine campaign data and tracking requirements
• Manage measurement systems for data capture and reporting
• Work with the Analytics Manager to perform ongoing analysis using Excel, SPSS, SAS, etc. to ensure the timely adjustment/optimization of campaigns, along with other client-specific analyses (such as campaign analysis, customer segmentation and profiling and competitive market research)
• Build a body of knowledge on media, technology, and strategy performance with the objective of informing future media decisions on schedules, budgets, partners, and strategies

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience within an analytics function in the marketing industry or multiple dedicated internships
• Experience in the analysis of large data sets to develop insights and learnings (data mining)
• Strong analytical skills with understanding of statistical techniques: hypothesis development, designing tests/experiments, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and developing actionable recommendations
• SQL and database structure a huge plus
• Knowledge of visual techniques for data analysis and presentation
• Knowledge of current issues within the online media industry, such as attribution, data collection, targeting, and privacy are a good to have
• Must feel comfortable learning new systems and tools
• Familiarity with some of these web measurement technologies an added bonus:
  • Ad serving platforms (e.g. DART) and digital display campaign performance data
  • Website analytics software (e.g. Adobe SiteCatalyst, Test & Target)
  • Technical computer skills including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Data visualization skills a plus (e.g. Tableau)
  • Syndicated media research & systems (Nielsen, comScore, MRI, Scarborough)
  • Statistical software packages (e.g. SPSS, SAS)

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Difference" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 Compensation Range: USD $55,765.00 - USD $77,070.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/24/2026.Employment Type: FULL_TIME