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Zeno Groupis the fiercely independent and global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our "Fearless Pursuit of the Unexpected," we push the boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry's most coveted awards including the 2024PRWeekU.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year, 2023PRWeekPurpose Agency of the Year, 2022PRWeekGlobal Agency of the Year, 2022PRovokeBest Large Agency to Work For in North America and a three-time winner ofPRWeek'sBest Places to Work. Zeno has also been previously recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.

Job Description:

Do you enjoy turning campaign data into insights that drive smarter decisions? Are you energized by helping clients understand performance, optimize investments and connect communications outcomes to business results?

As a Paid Media Manager, Analytics at Zeno, you will lead measurement and analytics programs that support paid, earned and integrated communications campaigns. Working closely with account teams, media specialists and clients, you will help translate complex data into clear insights, shape measurement strategies and demonstrate the impact of communications efforts.

This role is ideal for an analytically minded professional who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. You'll have the opportunity to lead analytics initiatives, mentor junior team members and help advance innovative approaches to measurement, reporting and performance optimization.

About the Role:

• Measurement Strategy & Analytics Leadership: Develop measurement frameworks and analytics strategies that align with client objectives, campaign goals and business priorities.

• Performance Analysis & Insight Development: Analyze multi-channel performance data and translate findings into actionable recommendations that improve communications and marketing outcomes.

• Reporting & Data Visualization: Lead the development of dashboards, reports and visualizations that communicate performance clearly and support data-informed decision-making.

• Client Partnership & Strategic Guidance: Serve as a trusted analytics partner to account teams and clients, helping interpret results, answer measurement questions and support strategic planning.

• Project Management & Operational Excellence: Manage analytics projects from scoping through delivery, coordinating resources, timelines and priorities while ensuring quality and consistency.

• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and support analysts, helping strengthen technical skills, analytical thinking and professional growth.

• Innovation & Emerging Technologies: Explore new measurement approaches, AI-enabled tools and analytical methodologies that improve reporting efficiency, insight generation and client outcomes.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with media, research, digital and account teams to develop integrated measurement solutions and advance analytics capabilities across the agency.

About You:

• 5+ years of experience in analytics, measurement, insights, paid media analytics or communications analytics within an agency, consulting or client-service environment.

• Experience leading analytics projects from strategy and planning through delivery and reporting.

• Experience managing or mentoring junior analysts and supporting team development.

• Advanced proficiency with data visualization platforms such as Tableau, Power BI or similar tools.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience creating client-ready deliverables.

• Experience working with paid media analytics platforms, including Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, GA4 or similar tools.

• Strong understanding of communications and marketing measurement frameworks.

• Experience integrating and analyzing data from multiple sources to create cohesive performance views.

• Familiarity with statistical methods such as segmentation, correlation and regression analysis.

• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex findings clearly to a variety of audiences.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and disciplines.

• Curiosity about emerging analytics technologies, automation and AI-enabled workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting integrated communications or public relations measurement programs.

• Experience developing automated dashboards or reporting solutions.

• Familiarity with AI-powered analytics tools and workflow automation platforms.

• Experience contributing to measurement innovation, testing methodologies or analytics best practices.

Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000 USD/yr.

An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

About Our Benefits

Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long-term disability. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other services through a best-in-class employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to Zeno and participate in our employee resource groups which build communities for sharing and support. And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays and self-care time. Employees are supported in their pursuit of financial wellness with a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach. And our unique ZenoFit program provides a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy. These and other benefits are available to non-temporary employees in the US.

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