Head of Data Platform & Reporting

What You'll Bring

Must Haves:

• 10+ years’ experience in the agency space, with a preference for experience in analytics, product, and / or hybrid roles within digital marketing, media or agency environments.
• Proven ability to run small teams and ship high-impact data/analytics solutions with constrained resources.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, DBT,  APIs, ETL pipelines, and data warehousing (BigQuery, SnowFlake).
• Experience operating without a large in-house engineering team and successfully shipping data products in lean environments.
• Ability to read, review, and meaningfully contribute to application-layer code (Node, React, or similar) is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of tracking architecture (GA4, GTM, server-side, conversion APIs)
• Demonstrated experience creating repeatable forecasting and analytical models to predict and optimize client campaign performance.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with a history of implementing systems that enable better data collection, retention and analysis.
• Strong impersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.

Nice-To-Haves:

• Experience with React/Node and custom front-end applications.
• Prior experience building internal analytics or performance insight platforms.
• Experience implementing custom AI tools, including chat and agentic applications.
• Background in managing contract and near/off-shore resources.

Benefits and Perks We Provide

• Remote Workplace. You have the option to work at our office in Boston or remotely in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, SC, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA.
• Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase each year you’re with us, 12 Company Holidays, and Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• 401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment and financial literacy services provided through our retirement provider.
• Life Insurance Benefit. No-cost coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family.
• Short Term Disability Benefit. We've got you covered if you need to be OOO with an illness or injury that keeps you out of work.
• Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for you and your family with 80% employer coverage for all medical and dental premiums, 100% employer coverage for vision, and the option to participate in the FSA program.
• Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre-tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses.
• Continuing Education. Receive a personal budget to attend events and conferences.

What We Believe

At 829 Studios, we boldly embrace diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Our goal: a team rich in backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Why? Because inclusivity powers our brilliance and client success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, mental illness, age, ancestry, genetic information, military service, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Who We Are 

829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency with a mission to propel organizations to unlock their full potential and accomplish their most ambitious goals. We harness the power of logic with magic – a balance of data-driven strategy and brand-focused creative. We partner with diverse organizations across various industries and our client list encompasses venture-backed start-ups, publicly traded companies, non-profits, and more. By committing not only to our growth as a company, but the development of our employees and teams’, we have created a collaborative environment that fosters ingenuity and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values within our community. 829 has been recognized as one of the nation’s top agencies by the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies, Adweek 100 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies, Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 (Massachusetts' 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies), HubSpot's Top Digital Agencies list, and a we are and employee-certified Great Place to Work.

Salary Range: $135,000-$200,000

We determine compensation based on experience, demonstrated skills, and current market conditions at the time of hire to ensure fairness and consistency across roles. Actual compensation will depend on experience and may be adjusted based on skills, qualifications, and alignment with the scope and impact of the role.