We know you're smart, talented and probably a heck of a nice person. But do you have drive, confidence and an undying passion to do great work? In short, can you walk the Talk? If so, we'd like to, well, Talk to you. If you don't see a position that's right for you, check back again because our needs are constantly changing.

OPEN POSITIONS

• Senior Metrics + Analytics Strategist - (Albany, Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse, N.Y.; Cincinnati; Charlotte, N.C.; or Atlanta)

  02.01.2012

  Job Description:
  As a Senior Metrics + Analytics Strategist, you'll be a member of EMA Insight, the agency's insight, strategy, planning and analytics group, working with a multidisciplinary team to design integrated marketing communication systems that leverage online and offline media channels to foster customer relationships and accelerate optimal buying behaviors.
  
  You'll be tasked with designing, building and implementing data capture systems and predictive models, performing ad-hoc statistical analyses to answer various research questions and helping EMA's account teams collect, understand and act upon the data most important for our clients' successes. You'll need to demonstrate your hands-on experience and mastery of the latest tools, resources and best practices. And, you'll be expected to develop strong, collegial relationships with key internal stakeholders across all EMA offices (senior management, business development, account management, project management, content development, public relations, media, development, etc.) and external audiences (clients, business partners, influencers, etc.).
  
  Responsibilities:
  

  • Developing advanced analytical solutions to help solve client business problems
  • Employing sophisticated analytical techniques to design, develop and deploy predictive statistical models, evaluate testing initiatives and conduct segmentation analyses
  • Designing, executing, and reporting research and analysis results
  • Creating interactive models and building datasets from data stored in a variety of formats
  • Developing and maintaining agency-wide and client-by-client metrics, KPIs and CSFs, as well as metric generating tools for quick response to ad-hoc requests
  • Creating reports and presentations that make our clients say, "Wow!"
  • Developing agency-wide standards for metrics collection and reporting
  • Supporting on-going, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes, including analysis and preparation of dashboards, scorecards and benchmarks
  • Researching best practices around performance metrics, advanced statistical analysis and predictive modeling
  • Participating in RFP and other new business development

  Skills:
  

  • Expertise with SPSS, SAS or other major statistical analysis package (we use SPSS)
  • Ninja-like skills with MS Excel and power-user of other MS Office products (extra credit if you're a Keynote wizard)
  • Proficiency with SQL and relational database construction/queries
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (you will be asked to provide at least two metrics reports or recommendation analyses as writing samples)
  • Presentation prowess (you create and deliver great presentations that capture and motivate an audience)
  • Ability to research, read and interpret information from a variety of sources and deliver findings and recommendations
  • Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative market research techniques
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Comprehensive understanding of integrated marketing communications strategy—you understand how all of the pieces (offline advertising, public relations, search marketing, online advertising, social and mobile media, web development, direct marketing etc.) fit and their roles in the marketing mix
  • Familiarity with basic computer programming logic (extra credit for actual programming chops)
  • Motivated self-starter with the ability to work effectively under deadlines and manage multiple assignments simultaneously (with limited supervision)

  Experience:
  

  • 4-6 years of analytics, predictive modeling, statistical analysis and metrics analysis reporting experience
  • Graduate degree in Statistics or related quantitative field preferred; BA/BS in statistics, mathematics or related quantitative field required
  • Experience with multichannel lead generation, lead nurturing/scoring and relationship marketing campaign planning and management
  • Proven experience creating advanced analytics solutions leveraging research, statistics, and modeling
  • Experience developing and managing complex analytics, customer insight, and business intelligence projects
  • Fluency with web and data analytics (e.g., Google, WebTrends, Radian6, etc.)
  • Understanding of statistical and data mining techniques, such as linear and logistic regression, CHAID, t-tests/ANOVA, LDA, neural networks
  • Agency or consulting experience

  EOE/minorities are encouraged to apply
  

  APPLY HERE

Why work here?

Lots of reasons. But maybe the best reason is because at EMA, Talk Human is more than a "brand expression," it's the way we live. After all, we're just like you — we want to work where we feel appreciated and valued. So we treat each other with respect. We encourage a fun-loving atmosphere. We give people an opportunity to grow and stretch their wings.

The result is an environment where employees thrive.

• Just for newbies ... at the risk of spoiling you rotten, we start off all new EMAers with a group orientation program (including an IMAX film, happy hour and dinner). If it makes you feel special, it's because you are.
• Benefits? Vacation time? EMA offers a comprehensive benefits package. Click here to view a complete listing of our benefits
• Yes, we have profit sharing ... we like to reward outstanding performance.
• Refer a friend, get a bonus. Since good help is so hard to find, we give a very generous bonus to any employee who helps us fill an opening.
• Business casual. Yes, we have it — every day, unless you need to dress more formally for a client.
• A highly active social committee that's always planning some seasonally appropriate event for employees and their families.
• An anniversary party for employees celebrating benchmark years with the company (some folks have celebrated 25 years — which really says a lot about us, we think.)

Internships

Does EMA offer internships? You bet. In fact, internships are available across nearly all disciplines within the agency. But be warned: we get a fair amount of applications, so be creative and give us a good idea of who you are and where you want to go. To apply, click here.