Manager, Data Analytics at Mediavine

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Data Analytics to join our Engineering team.

Mediavine is a fast-growing advertising management company representing over 10,000 websites in the food, lifestyle, DIY, and entertainment space. Founded by content creators, for content creators, Mediavine is a Top 20 Comscore property, exclusively reaching over 125 million monthly unique visitors. With best-in-class technology and a commitment to traffic quality and brand safety, we ensure optimal performance for our creators.

We are striving to build an inclusive and diverse team of highly talented individuals that reflect the industries we serve and the world we live in. The unique experiences and perspectives of our team members is encouraged and valued. If you are talented, driven, enjoy the pace of a start-up like environment, let’s talk!

The ideal candidate will have a strong data analytics background and outstanding business acumen. This role will involve leading data analytics activities to extract insights from large datasets, develop predictive models, and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. The person in this role will also manage a small team of Data Analysts and report directly to the Director of Data & Analytics.

The Data & Analytics team consists of data analysts, data engineers and analytics engineers working to build the most effective platform and tools to help uncover opportunities and make decisions with data here at Mediavine. We partner with Product, Support, Ad Operations and other teams within the Engineering department to understand behavior, develop accurate predictors and build solutions that provide the best internal and external experience possible.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of data analysts, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
• Develop and maintain advanced analytics and reporting frameworks to provide actionable insights to stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including revenue, finance, marketing, product, and engineering, to define and prioritize data science initiatives
• Present findings and insights to stakeholders, translating complex data into clear and actionable recommendations
• Stay current with the latest developments in data science, machine learning, and the AdTech industry to continuously improve our capabilities and inform strategic decisions
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and maintain the highest data integrity and security standards
• Collaborate with data engineering leadership to enable accurate, timely, and actionable data foundations for analytics projects 
• Work with project and product management teams to set measurable KPIs at the project and product level
• Availability to travel to on-site locations for team retreats, leadership meetings and the annual all hands events approximately 15% of the time

Requirements

Location: 

• Applicants must be based in the United States

You Have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in an analytics or related role
• 3+ years of proven experience leading and managing a team of data analysts in a remote environment
• Experience with machine learning, modeling, algorithms, and knowledge extraction, preferred
• Experience with MLOps using Azure ML, ADF, Databricks, Google Cloud, or AWS, preferred
• Experience working with advanced data pipelines
• Strong proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Domo, Tableau) and reporting platforms
• Strong proficiency in SQL and database programming
• Experience in programming languages such as Python and/or R
• Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to influence strategic decisions through data-driven insights
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic, remote environment, balancing multiple projects and deadlines
• Exposure to data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and best practices, preferred
• Understanding of the AdTech industry, preferred
• Availability to travel to on-site locations for team retreats, leadership meetings and the annual all hands events approximately 15% of the time

Benefits

• 100% remote 
• Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision and 401k match
• Generous paid time off 
• Wellness and Home Office Perks 
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave 
• Inclusive Family Forming Benefits 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Travel opportunities for teams, our annual All Hands retreat as well as industry event

Mediavine provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

We strongly encourage minorities and individuals from underrepresented groups in technology to apply for this position.

At Mediavine, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range.  Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. The base salary range for this role at the time of posting is $155,000 - $170,000  USD/yr.

Mediavine has been an internet publisher since 2004. We own and operate The Hollywood Gossip, TV Fanatic, Movie Fanatic and Food Fanatic.

In 2013, when Food Fanatic was launched and our relationship with bloggers began, we learned we weren’t alone in our frustrations with the way most ad management is run. Since then we've teamed up with almost 8,000 publishers to create frustration-free advertising experiences, with a focus on site speed, SEO, and innovative industry growth.