Samba TV · 20 hours ago
Associate Director, Measurement Science
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
4+ years expSamba TV is a company that tracks streaming and broadcast video across the world with proprietary data and technology. The Associate Director, Measurement Science will lead the operations of publisher and platform channel sales, overseeing a client delivery team and managing client engagements while driving strategy around innovative measurement and ensuring client satisfaction.
AdvertisingAppsDigital MediaVideo
Responsibilities
Oversee a 5 person client delivery team, providing leadership oversight and mentoring to team of analytics professionals while focused on setting up and delivering world class ad effectiveness measurement and building process building/workflow documentation
Lead client engagements at the most senior level, routinely engaging with C-Suite executives at publishers, brands, agencies and ad tech platforms
Partner with GTM teams and marketing to properly position Samba measurement capabilities and support Head of Measurement initiatives
Help drive strategy around, cross platform, attribution, and other forms of innovative measurement
Actively evangelize Samba data and measurement capabilities in client engagements, marketing efforts and at industry events as well as visionary leadership around the use of Samba TV’s measurement
Support development of narratives for findings; drafting of proposals and statements of work for new opportunities with existing clients
Be an expert on Audience and Outcome Measurement methodologies and industry standards, both inside and outside of Samba
Proven track record and comfortability in a client facing role, a deep understanding of the advanced TV and video ecosystems, along with an expertise in audience based buying
Work in deep partnership with Data Science and Product teams alongside Head of Measurement to create better measurement products that advance the industry
Lead meta-analysis and large bespoke measurement engagements
Balance changing priorities and execution of multiple research studies at once and manage deliverables and timelines
Possess a willingness to support team members and dive into a player-coach role as needed to maintain delivery schedules and hit delivery goals
Work with cross-functional teams to implement and execute studies
Educate internal and external teams on the benefits and capabilities of Sambas suite of measurement products
Serve as a strategic bridge between clients and internal teams, translating client needs into actionable product roadmaps while managing expectations and building confidence in Samba TV's long-term vision. Champion client voice in internal strategy sessions and product development discussions
Track record of maintaining 90%+ client retention rates and generating significant account expansion through trust-based relationships with experience developing and implementing client feedback systems to continuously improve service delivery
Establish client success metrics and implement regular business reviews to ensure client satisfaction, retention, and growth
Experience managing remote or distributed teams and fostering collaboration and culture across time zones
Qualification
Required
BA/BS or MS in related technical field or equivalent practical experience
4+ years in ad effectiveness, audience measurement, and guiding client actions based on data
2+ years of experience leading research delivery team
Demonstrated technical acumen; ability to influence and debate solutions with technical team members, to understand technology solutions and potential tradeoffs, and to represent technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client presentations and industry events
Ability to develop keen client insight and actionable recommendations based on research, data, and industry trends
Cross-functional solid leadership; ability to excite, influence and align other teams to achieve goals
Experience with both outcomes and audiences measurement capabilities
Experience in the TV, Media, Entertainment, or digital advertising spaces
Understanding of identity resolution and programmatic advertising
Comfortable with SQL, R/Python or similar data tools
Proficiency working within Salesforce, Jira, Asana, or other CRM and/or project management tools
Benefits
Health insurance
Wellness offerings
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Other employee benefits
Company
Samba TV
Samba TV enables the next-generation TV experience powered by its first-party data and helps viewers engage with relevant media.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$75.66MKey Investors
Horizon Technology FinanceLiberty Global VenturesAugust Capital
2025-12-08Debt Financing· $30M
2021-02-20Series C
2020-11-19Convertible Note
Leadership Team
Ashwin Navin
CEO
David Harrison
Chief Technology Officer
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