Data Strategist

About Ogilvy  

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. 

About the Role  

A Data Strategist must have experience using a variety of data mining/data analysis methods, using a variety of data tools, building and implementing models, using/creating algorithms and creating/running simulations. They must have a proven ability to drive business results with their data-based insights. 

What You’ll Do  

TECHNICAL

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for advanced data analysis
• Experience in data collection/tagging/tracking, cleaning, and mining
• Experience in visualizing data through different tools (Excel, Looker Studio, Tableau, Power BI, R, etc.)
• Proficient in doing different types of analysis (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive) and when to apply each
• Experience working with and creating data architectures
• Has 2-5 years of experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications is preferred
• Experience using statistical tools and computer languages (R, Python, SQL, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets is a plus, but not mandatory
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) a big plus, but not mandatory
• A Masters or PHD in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or another quantitative field is a big plus, but not mandatory

DOMAIN

• Has working and updated knowledge of how data works in the digital landscape, primarily social media, ecommerce platforms, as well as website analytics
• Experience analyzing data from 3rd party providers: Google Analytics, Site Catalyst, Coremetrics, Adwords, Crimson Hexagon, Facebook Insights, etc.
• Experience working with data sets for creative/advertising agencies is a big plus, but not mandatory

What You’ll Need  

• Strong problem solving skills with an emphasis on marketing communication and business growth strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams
• A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques
• 2-5 years of experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models,
• Related courses to Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or another quantitative field

How We’ll Support You 

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.  

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The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. 

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. 

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please do not hesitate to let your recruiter know.