About the role
The Data Science Associate is an entry-level role on the Analytics team. The supports recurring client deliverables, automates repeatable analytics work, and helps build a structured, queryable database of campaign results. The Associate also uses knowledge of Client data and business to help Data Scientists scope and build forecasting and predictive models.
What you'll doAnalytics & Reporting
- Support recurring client deliverables, including weekly refreshes, post-log processing, station weighting, and monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Maintain campaign pacing data and predictive budget tracking models; flag performance dips and efficiency changes to the team.
- Build and maintain reporting in Power BI.
- Summarize campaign results in clear, plain-language performance summaries for internal teams and clients.
Forecasting & Predictive Modeling
- Build and maintain forecasting models for client business results such as orders, enrollments, applications and donations, including budget scenarios and in-flight reforecasts.
- Develop predictive models that estimate the impact of changes in media spend and mix, and identify performance shifts early.
- Validate model accuracy against actual results, and document methods and assumptions.
- Support Data Scientists by briefing on modeling, analysis and data requests.
Automation & Data Quality
- Document recurring workflows step by step and identify tasks that can be scripted, scheduled or automated with AI tools.
- Replace manual checks with automated alerts and processes.
- Establish QA and validation checks to identify tracking anomalies and reporting discrepancies.
- Maintain documentation of client data sources, ownership, update frequency, tracking links and taxonomy mappings.
Results Database & Projects
- Help design and populate a structured, queryable database of campaign results across clients, including spend, delivery, response, outcomes and campaign context.
- Ensure the team's analyses are captured in the results database.
- Scope longer-term needs such as models, pipeline fixes or new dashboards; brief the Data Science and BI teams and track projects to completion.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, Econometrics or quantitative Economics, Biostatistics, Physics, or Industrial and Systems Engineering; master's degree preferred.
- Coursework in probability and mathematical statistics, linear algebra, regression and statistical modeling, and programming; database or data-engineering coursework a plus.
- Proficiency in SQL and Python or R.
- Working knowledge of applied statistics and modeling, including regression, time-series forecasting, predictive modeling and experimental design.
- 0–2 years of work experience; internships, research assistantships and thesis work are considered.
- Demonstrated interest in automating repetitive processes.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical methods to non-technical colleagues.
- Interest in advertising, media and business performance; prior media experience is not required.
Nice to Have
- Experience with data modeling, dbt or workflow schedulers.
- Experience with site analytics (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics) or ad platform APIs.
- Exposure to causal inference, marketing mix modeling or incrementality testing.
- Experience using LLMs or AI tools to automate analysis or query data.
- A thesis, research project or open-source work available for review.
Why Join Involved Media?
- Hybrid work schedule in NYC.
- Exposure to cross-channel campaigns with top clients.
- Collaborative, supportive team with room to grow into senior leadership.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
About AMS
AMS is a global media solutions company built on growth for the brands we serve and the people who power us.
Across our brands Active International, XACTV, and Involved Media, we connect talent, technology, and insight to help leading companies grow.
Recognized globally as a Great Place to Work, we invest in our people with the same care, curiosity, and long-term commitment we bring to our clients.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- A culture that values creativity, collaboration, and care
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and lead across brands and markets
- Regular in-office collaboration that fuels connection and innovation
- Recognition that celebrates your impact
- We grow together. Your growth drives our success.
Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000. The successful candidate’s salary will depend on the actual ranges of current employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, geography, as well as the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications. AMS offers a very competitive benefits package inclusive of medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, paid time off, community engagement opportunities, great colleagues, and great learning opportunities.