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# Associate Director, Data Analytics at Canvas Worldwide

- **Company:** Canvas Worldwide
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $120k–$130k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-07-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/canvasww/8f22570a-04bc-49a5-ac51-3b07cc287d0d

## Job description

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you "Challenge the Comfortable?" Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas.

Recognized as one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency committed to providing creative solutions for brands that challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Zillow and McDonald’s (to name a few…).

Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading.

The Associate Director, Analytics serves as the day-to-day analytics lead for QSR client, responsible for operationalizing a measurement ecosystem that connects media investments to consumer behavior and business outcomes. This role requires execution of measurement strategies that support planning, optimization, and business growth while ensuring insights are translated into clear, actionable recommendations. As the day to day lead, it presents an opportunity to shape the measurement agenda for an iconic/beloved QSR brand. The Associate Director will oversee advanced measurement initiatives including marketing mix modeling, incrementality testing, attribution, brand lift, and consumer research. Success in this role requires strong analytical rigor, strategic thinking, client-facing leadership, and the ability to influence internal teams and stakeholders through data driven storytelling.

Key Duties & Responsibilities Measurement Strategy & Analytics Leadership

- Partner with the SVP in deploying a full-funnel measurement strategy and test-and-learn agenda, including incrementality testing, experimentation frameworks, and iterative agile MMM approaches
- Interpret outputs across multiple measurement methodologies including agile MMMs, incrementality testing, attribution, brand lift, and audience measurement. These outputs are used for ongoing media plan optimizations and strategic recommendations
- Develop narratives that translate complex analytical findings into actionable business recommendations
- Deliver actionable insights that inform planning, and investment decisions
- Work across paid, owned and earned data sources with varying levels of granularity and attribution
- Develop quarterly learning agendas focused on key business questions, media effectiveness, and customer behavior.
- Identify optimization opportunities by understanding the consumer consideration window, research-to-purchase journey, and the media drivers that influence consumer decision-making.

Insights, Storytelling & Business Impact

- Synthesize findings across multiple data sources into concise, executive-level narratives and recommendations.
- Translate complex analytical outputs into actionable business implications for client and agency stakeholders
- Develop insights that influence media planning, investment allocation, promotional strategy, and business decisions
- Present findings to senior stakeholders in a compelling and consultative manner.

Leadership

- Serve as the primary analytics contact for day-to-day client engagement and measurement planning
- Manage relationships with internal and external clients and measurement partners.
- Manage timelines, deliverables, assumptions, risks, and stakeholder expectations across multiple measurement initiatives.
- Ensure all outputs meet quality standards and are aligned with business objectives.
- Participate in strategic planning sessions and client business reviews to provide measurement perspectives and recommendations
- Manage and mentor Analysts on the team

Reporting & Measurement Operations

- Oversee development and maintenance of reporting dashboards and campaign analysis
- Ensure outputs are actionable and support ongoing media optimization and business decision-making
- Maintain measurement roadmaps, documentation, assumptions, and best practices.

## Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Analytics, Marketing, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- 5-7 years of experience in marketing analytics, advanced measurement, media effectiveness, or consumer insights.
- Understanding of MMM, attribution, incrementality testing, experimentation, brand lift, and causal measurement methodologies.
- Experience with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar analytics and visualization tools.
- Familiarity with leading measurement providers including Nielsen, Circana, DISQO, Kantar, VideoAmp, iSpot, Samba TV, or similar platforms
- Strong presentation, storytelling, and executive communication skills are a must. This is high-visibility client facing role.
- Proven experience managing and developing junior analytics talent.
- Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations Success in This Role
- Supports execution of the client measurement roadmap and partners with the SVP to evolve long-term measurement priorities
- Helps influence media and business decisions through outcome-focused insights.
- Builds trust with client stakeholders and agency leadership.
- Identifies opportunities to improve business outcomes by understanding the consumer journey and associated purchase behaviors that drive revenue

Salary and Benefits Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO.

Additional perks include employee social and wellness events, a DEI Council, auto purchase rebate program and monthly wellness allowance.

In-Office Work Schedule This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 3 days in-office per week.

Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CA Applicants: Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring

## About Canvas Worldwide

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Canvas Worldwide is an independent, full-service media agency that helps brands of all sizes think differently about their media investment through data-informed, tech-powered, creative, and transparent strategies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States (dual headquarters in New York, NY)
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed (leadership includes CEO Paul Woolmington)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Advertising Services (Media Agency)
- **Target customers**: B2B — brands of all sizes seeking innovative media strategy, investment, analytics, and consultancy.
- **Mission or purpose**: “Challenge the Comfortable” — to help brands achieve great outcomes by defying conventional thinking and delivering business outcomes, not just media solutions.

## Products & Services
Canvas Worldwide offers a full suite of agency capabilities, organized into four core areas:
- **[Media Strategy]**: Brand strategy, performance strategy, retail strategy, consumer insights, influencer creative optimization, holistic business consulting.
- **[Media Investment]**: Branded content, biddable media, paid social, local markets, standalone OOH & traffic, sports portfolio management, digital transformation.
- **[AdOps]**: Automation, data infrastructure, dynamic creative serving, cookie deprecation solutions, fraud prevention & brand safety.
- **[Analytics]**: Data storytelling, predictive modeling, closed-loop attribution, media mix models (MMMs), dashboards, data management infrastructure.

Additionally, the agency offers back-of-house services including AI-powered solutions, technology, business development, marketing, PR, and legal support.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total Employees: 442 (as of 2026, +3.7% YoY)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed; notable clients include major automotive brands (Hyundai, Kia) and others.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Named one of *Ad Age’s 2026 Top 10 Best Places to Work*
  - Named *Adweek Breakthrough Agency of the Year* and *Campaign US Media Agency of the Year*
  - 56,723 LinkedIn followers (+3.8% YoY)
  - Active job postings: 17 (+750% YoY)
  - Six offices across the US: Los Angeles (HQ), New York (HQ), Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Dallas

## Competitive Advantages
- **Independent & transparent**: Full transparency in media investment, no holding company conflicts.
- **Culture-driven**: Recognized as a top workplace, emphasizing “Challenge the Comfortable” ethos.
- **Data & tech-powered**: Sizable analytics and AI practice (e.g., Applied AI and Research Technology team).
- **Full-service breadth**: From strategy to investment to analytics, all under one roof.
- **Client loyalty**: Strong relationships with major automotive accounts and other brands.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued investment in AI-powered solutions and data infrastructure.
- Expansion of analytics and predictive modeling capabilities.
- Deepening client relationships through holistic business consulting, moving beyond traditional media planning.
- Hybrid work model (in-office and remote) across US offices.
- Talent acquisition and retention, especially in analytics, programmatic, and strategy.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Challenge the Comfortable” mindset; named one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work 2026; DEI Council; annual OneCanvas celebration.
- **Work model**: Hybrid — roles in New York and El Segundo (LA) as well as other offices; flexible.
- **Benefits**: Unlimited PTO, learning & development programs, mentoring programs, best-in-class benefits.
- **Engineering/Culture**: Applied AI and research technology team; data-driven environment; exposure to cutting-edge analytics and media technology.
- **Career growth**: Many open roles across departments (Analytics, Programmatic, Strategy, Finance); salary ranges provided (e.g., Media Finance Analyst ~$65k, Paid Search Specialist ~$63k).

## Sources
1. [canvasworldwide.com](https://www.canvasworldwide.com/) – Company overview, capabilities, leadership
2. [canvasworldwide.com/who-we-are](https://www.canvasworldwide.com/who-we-are) – Office locations, executive team
3. [canvasworldwide.com/work-at-canvas](https://www.canvasworldwide.com/work-at-canvas) – Culture, benefits, awards
4. [jobs.lever.co/canvasww](https://jobs.lever.co/canvasww) – Current job openings, hiring process
5. [linkedin.com/company/canvas-worldwide](https://www.linkedin.com/company/canvas-worldwide) – Employee count, growth, reviews, salary data, recent departures

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