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Zeta Global is an AI-powered marketing cloud company that helps enterprises acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently through its Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), which unifies identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation.
Zeta Global
Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: $170K – $190K per year
United States only

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WHO WE ARE

Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the AI-Powered Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI. Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs. Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world. To learn more, go to  www.zetaglobal.com . 

THE ROLE  

Zeta Global is seeking a strategic , client-facing Director  to join our ZX Data Science & Analytics team. This role is ideal for an experienced analytics leader who excels at  transforming complex data into compelling narratives, influencing client strategy, and driving measurable business outcomes.

The Director will serve as a trusted analytics partner to clients and internal teams, bringing together marketing measurement, advanced analytics, media strategy, and data storytelling to make insights actionable. This individual will also help scale analytics best practices across clients and categories, strengthen partnerships with Sales and cross-functional teams, and contribute to the continued evolution of ZX Analytics solutions and measurement products.

This position reports to the VP of Data Science & Analytics.
Responsibilities:
- Lead with Storytelling : Translate complex analytics and media performance into clear, persuasive narratives that connect insights to client business priorities and inspire action.

- Shape Client Strategy : Develop analytics approaches aligned with client objectives, using insights to inform acquisition, retention, lifetime value, media, and optimization strategies. Serve as a trusted analytics advisor to clients and internal partners.

- Drive Measurement Excellence : Apply and advocate for best-in-class measurement methodologies, including Test/Holdout-based incrementality measurement. Help clients and internal teams understand the strengths, limitations, and business implications of different measurement approaches.

- Scale Best Practices : Identify learnings across clients, campaigns, and categories and translate them into repeatable best practices, frameworks, and recommendations that improve the quality and consistency of analytics deliverables.

- Team Leadership : manage and develop a team of analysts, including coaching, onboarding, workload prioritization, performance management, feedback, recognition, and career development. Mentor mid-level analysts in both technical and client-facing skills.

- Lead Strategic Initiatives : Serve as analytics lead and subject matter expert for select strategic initiatives, helping define solutions, align stakeholders, and move work from concept through implementation.

- Collaborate Cross-Functionally : Partner effectively with Sales, Client Services, Client Development, Operations, and other teams to solve client challenges, improve processes, and deliver high-quality analytics solutions with limited senior leadership intervention.
- Innovate with AI : Support the development, application, and adoption of predictive and adaptive ML/AI solutions, helping translate model outputs into clear business recommendations and client value.

REQUIREMENTS   
- 10+ years of professional experience  in analytics, marketing measurement, data science, media analytics, or a related discipline, with demonstrated progression in responsibility and client impact.

- Proven ability to  translate complex analytics into compelling stories and actionable recommendations  for client and business audiences.

- Strong client-facing experience with excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to command an audience and serve as a model for effective client communication.

- 3+ years in analytics leadership roles, ideally with team management experience.

- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in one or more analytics, measurement, media, or industry domains, with the ability to share knowledge and elevate the capabilities of others.

- Working familiarity with  Python, SQL, Tableau or comparable analytical and visualization tools , as well as experience working with predictive analytics and/or ML/AI models.

- Ability to operate independently, make sound decisions in support of clients and the business, give and receive feedback effectively, and challenge existing approaches constructively.

- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Business Analytics, Data Science, Economics, or related fields.
- Experience in Retail, Financial Services, Telecom, or Travel verticals is a plus.

This is a remote role based out of the United States. 

  BENEFITS & PERKS   
- Flexible PTO  

- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage  

- Employee Equity and Stock Purchase Plan  

- Employee Discounts, Virtual Wellness Classes, and Pet Insurance  

SALARY RANGE   

The compensation range for this role is $170,000-$190,000 depending on location and experience.   

PEOPLE & CULTURE AT ZETA   

Zeta considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Zeta discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

We’re committed to building a workplace culture of trust and belonging, so everyone feels invited to bring their whole selves to work. We provide a forum for employees to celebrate, support and advocate for one another. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here: https://zetaglobal.com/blog/a-look-into-zetas-ergs/
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Posted on
Aug 29, 2026
Job type
Full Time
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Director

Salary

Salary: $170K – $190K per year

Education
Bachelor degree
Postgraduate degree

Experience

10 years minimum

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At Zeta Global, we are revolutionizing the marketing technology landscape through groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence and data analytics. Founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley, our vision was to simplify the complexities of marketing by creating an intelligent, unified platform. Today, the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP) stands as a testament to this vision, leveraging advanced AI and trillions of consumer signals to empower marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers with unparalleled efficiency. Our platform is distinguished by its foundation in one of the industry's largest proprietary opt-in databases, unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a seamless experience.

This allows our enterprise clients across diverse verticals to personalize consumer experiences at an individual level, across every conceivable channel, from email and social media to connected TV and beyond, thereby delivering superior marketing program results.

Our commitment to innovation is relentless. We continuously enhance the ZMP, which integrates sophisticated machine learning algorithms to analyze billions of structured and unstructured data points, predicting consumer intent with remarkable accuracy. The platform's Consumer Data Platform (CDP+) ingests, analyzes, and distills disparate data points to generate a holistic, single view of each consumer, encompassing their identity, profile characteristics, behaviors, and purchase intent. This deep understanding enables highly personalized and targeted marketing campaigns. Strategic acquisitions, such as Boomtrain for enhanced AI and machine learning capabilities and Disqus for expanded data assets and audience reach, have further solidified our technological prowess.

We are not just a platform provider; we position ourselves as a strategic partner, offering expert resources and support to ensure our clients achieve their marketing objectives and drive substantial growth. Through continuous adaptation and a holistic approach, Zeta Global is dedicated to helping brands navigate the intricate world of modern digital marketing and exceed their goals, setting new benchmarks in marketing technology.

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Oct 28, 2026
Posted on
Aug 29, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Experience level
Director

Salary

Salary: $170K – $190K per year

Education
Bachelor degree
Postgraduate degree

Experience

10 years minimum

Location requirements
Suggest an edit

United States

Hiring timezones
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United States +/- 0 hours

Job categories
Data Science and Analytics Analytics Leadership Marketing Analytics Data Science Leadership Analytics strategy Director Of Data And Analytics Director Of Data Analytics Director Of Data Science Director Data Science Data Analytics Director Analytics And Insights Director Data Science Director Director Of Analytics

Skills
Python SQL Tableau Predictive Analytics AI Marketing Measurement Incrementality Data Science Media Analytics Analytics Data Storytelling Client Strategy Team Leadership

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1001-5000 employees

Founded in

2007

Chief executive officer

David A. Steinberg

Markets
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