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# Director, Data & Media Science at Known

- **Company:** Known
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-02-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/known/jobs/8421202002

## Job description

WE HAVE CREATED A WORLD WHERE ART AND SCIENCE ARE BEST FRIENDS

[Known](https://known.is/) is a modern marketing company engineered for the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing marketers today. We are about 200+ people strong, pairing PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives, strategists, engineers and expert research teams to produce some of the most innovative and cutting-edge creative work in culture. We believe that when creative truly collaborates with science, strategy, and technology, amazing things can happen.

Ad Age touted that “Known may be the ultimate example of a full-service agency,” and honored us with two prestigious recognitions this year:[#3 on The A-List as one of the top agencies in the world, and Ad Age’s Data & Insights Agency of the year for the second year in a row](https://adage.com/Reprint-AA24037Known_Winner). Without our incredible partnerships with our clients, spanning across the leading brands in finance, technology, entertainment, media, CPG, real estate, and many other categories, honors like this could not be possible, and also have helped us earn additional awards and recognitions over the years like: Emmys, Clios Entertainment and Sports Awards, Effies, Cannes Lions Awards, ProMax Agency of the Year, and Digiday’s Most Innovative Media Agency to name a few.

SKEPTIC™, Known’s proprietary AI analytics and optimization platform, powers our full service agency and has received industry-wide recognition for innovation in marketing technology and analytics. In 2025, SKEPTIC was recognized by Fast Company as one of the Next Big Things in Tech. Additionally, Digiday recognized SKEPTIC as Best Marketing Analytics Platform (2023) and the Best AI Platform (2025). Together, these honors underscore SKEPTIC’s evolution into an award-winning platform now being licensed to enterprise marketers.

We couldn’t create this award-winning work without seeking out and hiring the best talent. What does it mean to be a Knowner? We are curious innovators, knowledge-hunters who are constantly challenging ourselves to do better and be better for our clients, for our team and for our world at large. Our offices around the U.S. are open and while most of our people work in a hybrid setting, we are a distributed workforce with a number of Knowners working remotely.

BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US, LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU

About the role:

Known’s Media Science team uses advanced analytics, machine learning, statistics, and algorithms to plan and optimize advertising dollars. We partner with our clients to translate their business goals into meaningful metrics, and buy media across all channels to drive those target outcomes.

As our Director of Data & Media Science, you will ensure that our media campaigns are field by data and at the cutting edge of what is possible in the industry.  You’ll work hand-in-hand with Known’s media strategists and directly with clients to elevate their media performance and drive real business value. You will work with other data scientists to develop campaign measurement strategies, build experimentation plans, and collaborate with media planners and channel teams to ensure allocations are built scientifically. At the Director level, you’ll also supervise other data scientists on the account in measuring impact, optimizing campaigns, and surfacing insights that go beyond media metrics to incorporate first party data and drive business strategy. You will also work closely with our development team to help productionalize deeper and more technical approaches to common media challenges.

## WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Understand the client’s overall business objectives and translate them into a campaign and measurement strategy
- Oversee the performance of media campaigns and amaze our clients, both by meeting their targets and creating insightful narratives through bespoke reporting
- Assist with and audit media plans the team is actively working on
- Frame analyses, stories, and slides for client media plans and reports
- Serve as the key client point of contact on campaign measurement, optimization, and data infrastructure
- Assess and onboard measurement vendors in the industry
- Drive the adoption of new tools and approaches you build, both across the team and at client brands
- Manage other data scientists on the team, both directly and indirectly as a mentor
- Serve as a thought leader on data-based media planning and measurement for the broader team
- Work closely with other senior leads to develop solutions that work for the entire Media Science team
- Communicate to clients how modern techniques (e.g., AI applications, optimization algorithms, and automation) can be used to improve business and media KPIs
- Create best practices decks for the organization and, in some cases, for our clients
- Collaborate with our Strategy and Studios teams to ensure our scientific approaches are fully integrated through all verticals of Known

## WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

- A degree from a well-regarded college or university.  STEM degrees are preferred, and we love to see a PhD
- 5+ years of experience in data-driven marketing, preferably at an agency, consulting firm, or large in-house media activation team
- 3+ years of leadership experience in managing projects and driving them forward
- Hands-on-keyboard experience implementing technical solutions yourself is a major plus

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

- Robust analytical skills
- Knowledgeable about data-driven marketing
- Strong background in data science and statistics
- Understanding of the advertising and media landscape, especially as pertains to measurement vendors and ad platforms
- Strong project management skills
- Basic coding skills (Python, SQL) are a major plus

Competencies

- An ability to translate business challenges into quantitative problems
- Independent and entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong and fast learner
- Clear communicator
- An ability to work seamlessly with other teams
- Highly collaborative nature

## SOME OF OUR PERKS

- Unlimited paid time off
- 401k with company matching and no vesting period
- Annual bonuses
- Generous medical plan
- Paid parental leave

## ONE LAST THING TO ASK YOURSELF

All this might sound great, but you’re probably still wondering, “Would I be a good fit for Known?” or “Would Known be a good fit for me?” Our culture is propped up by four values that we aspire to every day: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. There’s always a better way. At Known we are setting out to build something more than just a company. We are building a legacy filled with exceptionally talented people with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, experiences, and origin stories who feel encouraged and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, and to partner with us in molding and shaping our culture through our values.

Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class.

The base salary for this position is $160K - $180K.

This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits.

## #LI-DNI

## About Known

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Known is a modern marketing company that pairs PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives to produce science-led marketing solutions for leading brands.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Marketing & Advertising, Data Science, Creative Services
- **Target customers**: B2B, enterprise-level brands in finance, technology, media, CPG, real estate, and other sectors
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To produce marketing that is rooted in science, designed to succeed, persistently optimized, and profoundly impactful for clients’ businesses [known.is](https://known.is/about)

## Products & Services
- **Science-Led Creative & Media Agency**: An end-to-end marketing service combining data science, strategy, and creative production. The agency offers market research, data analytics, media planning/buying, brand strategy, and creative development.
- **Data Science & Analytics**: Teams of PhD-level data scientists who power campaign optimization, audience insights, and measurement.
- **Media Services**: Media planning, programmatic buying, ad operations, and search marketing.
- **Creative Studios**: In-house creative teams producing copy, art direction, design, and experiential marketing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: ~478 total employees; 450+ on the careers page
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available; clients include leading brands in finance, technology, media, CPG, real estate (specific client names not disclosed)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of ~478 within 5 years of founding (2020); recognized with multiple industry awards including Emmys, Clios, Effies, Cannes Lions, Digiday’s Most Innovative Media Agency, and ProMax Agency of the Year [known.is](https://known.is/about); active hiring across data science, software engineering, strategy, and creative roles [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/known)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Science-Creative Integration**: A unique model that pairs PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives, treating marketing as a blend of empirical science and artistic craft.
- **Proprietary Data & AI Capabilities**: Deep expertise in data science and generative AI, with dedicated data scientist roles focused on AI.
- **Award-Winning Output**: Consistently recognized by top industry awards (Emmy, Clio, Cannes Lions, Effies), signaling creative excellence.
- **End-to-End Offering**: Covers strategy, research, media, and creative under one roof, providing clients with integrated, transparent solutions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Generative AI Integration**: Actively hiring for Data Scientist roles with a Generative AI focus, indicating investment in AI-powered marketing solutions.
- **Data Science Leadership**: Continued emphasis on data-driven decision making and advanced analytics as a core differentiator.
- **Talent Expansion**: Growing headcount across engineering (Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer), data science, and creative director roles, signaling an expansion of both technical and creative capabilities.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture Highlights**: Known emphasizes a collaborative, curious, and innovative culture. The company describes the collaborative energy as “Known Sauce” and holds company-wide retreats. They incorporate “days of giving” and pro-bono client work for social impact [known.is](https://known.is/culture).
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Hybrid workspace. Most employees work in a hybrid setting near major offices (New York, Los Angeles, Cambridge). Some roles (like Senior Manager, Product and Sr. Copywriter) are remote; others are location-specific [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/known). Offices feature open-concept indoor/outdoor spaces, coffee/tea bars, and free team lunches [known.is](https://known.is/culture).
- **Notable Perks**: Unlimited PTO (with a culture encouraging actual time off), generous medical insurance (free employee-only coverage), pet insurance, professional development through speaker series and mentorship programs, and access to industry events [known.is](https://known.is/culture).
- **Engineering Culture**: Uses modern tech stack including Python, TypeScript, Docker, Kubernetes, BigQuery, Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, and Tornado [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/known). Teams work on data science, media optimization, and AI applications.

## Sources
1. [known.is](https://known.is/about) - Company overview and mission
2. [known.is](https://known.is/culture) - Culture, perks, and employee experience
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/known) - Current job openings and hiring details
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/known) - Company profile, employee count, tech stack, and office locations
5. [theorg.com](https://theorg.com/org/known-is) - Org chart, leadership, and office distribution

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