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

Known 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. 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.

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:

The Media Science team continues to grow and so does our need for a Senior Specialist on the Paid Search team. This position is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and optimization of our search ad campaigns, using analytics, automation, and piloting internal tools. While they will be working in a team with at least one more senior member, this position is assuming experience executing and reporting on paid search campaigns, and therefore some ability to do so independently. Senior Specialists are expected to have excellent critical thinking skills, with an innate sense of curiosity and the desire to explore new ways to evolve and improve campaign setup to deliver ROI for our clients. In addition, time and project management skills are key to being successful in this role.  

Being a Senior Specialist at Known is a unique opportunity for those pursuing a career in this field. In addition to the analytics and operations which form the basis of our campaigns, our Senior Specialists often work directly with clients, attending client meetings and presenting recommendations and results with support from more senior members. They are responsible for contributing significantly to deliverables, including regular campaign optimizations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Leading in all elements of a search campaign launch, including campaign setup, ad trafficking, and QA across platforms like Google, Microsoft Ads (Bing), Apple Search Ads, and more.
• Day-to-day monitoring, management, analytics, optimization, and development of assigned campaigns
• Assist in campaign planning process with recommendations across campaign approaches, audience targeting, and measurement
• Independently build and present campaign-related analyses and performance results.  These analyses can include everything from general reporting to audience deep dives, bid approaches, experiment results, creative analysis, and landing page strategy.
• Drive and implement optimizations and new campaign strategies, such as new bid approach, ad copy A/B tests, and audience testing to improve performance
• Ideate on new analytical methodologies for optimizing our campaigns
• Validate data analyses by reviewing and performing audits of our data in reporting or creating new analyses that better serve our clients or improve our efficiency
• Management of media finance and billing needs for paid search campaigns

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

• 2-3 years of professional experience working directly with paid campaigns on Paid Search platforms such as Google, Microsoft Ads (Bing), or Apple Search Ads
• 2+ years professional experience in analytics, advertising, ad tech, or media
• Experience managing $1M+ budget independently a plus
• Can exhibit technical leadership and critical thinking by reviewing and identifying campaign setup errors or opportunities to optimize to improve results 

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Understanding of the fundamentals of paid search advertising
• Knowledge and in-platform experience with Google, Microsoft Ads (Bing), or Apple Search Ads
• High proficiency with Excel
• Strong math and statistics foundational knowledge
• Proven ability to work independently and efficiently
• Attention to detail 
• Time management 
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Experience presenting work to internal teams and clients and the desire to develop this area
• Aptitude for deeply interpreting data/analytics  
• Prior agency experience is a plus

Competencies 

• Detail-oriented with a desire for managing the quality & accuracy of analytics, including checking your own and others’ work
• A desire to work on challenging problems that require flexibility in approach 
• Ability to think strategically, analytically, and proactively about diverse business problems
• Collaborative attitude
• Self motivated and exhibits initiative
• Willing & able to learn quickly
• Abundant intellectual curiosity and integrity

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 $80K-$90K.

            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-RR1

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

Known 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. 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.

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 Director, Social, will lead a group of paid social team members in best in class campaign management, paid social strategy creation and implementation, tracking performance against goals, and adherence to deadlines and best practices, among other topics. You will be responsible for your team’s communication of performance both internally to teams at Known as well as externally to clients. You will work collaboratively with other internal teams and vendors, including Analytics, Data Scientists, Media Strategy, platform reps to continually push the envelope on innovative Paid Social activation and measurement. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Drive performance for paid social campaigns and amaze our clients, both by meeting their targets and creating insightful narratives
• Design and author overall team strategy and media approach to paid social management across multiple clients and business objectives
• Ensure reporting of social performance to clients is of a high standard and build a narrative for the development of the account
• Ensure best practices are met across all sectors of paid social planning and buying, as well as knowledge sharing across teams
• Build strong relationships with platform reps and identify partner vendors for future collaboration
• Manage and develop direct reports and be responsible for complete team development
• Be a point of escalation, identifying and resolving problems in a client-centric environment and coordinating efforts across the team
• Manage achievement of KPIs and deadlines
• Understanding the client’s overall business objectives and translating them into paid social strategy; Coordinate social strategy with other media channels and find areas for cross channel collaboration
• Day-to-day management and coordination of advertising spend you’re responsible for, including working with channel specialists on strategy, insights, optimizations, and improvements
• Communicating how modern techniques (e.g. optimization algorithms, automation, and AI) can be used to optimize KPIs in the context black-box algorithms in different social channels
• Building analyses, stories, and presentations for client media plans and reports
• Developing POVs on key paid social landscape updates, showcasing your abilities to share proactive thought leadership with Known teams and clients

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

• A degree from a well-regarded college or university.  STEM degrees are preferred.  
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in management of the buying, strategy, and execution of highly data-driven performance and brand Paid Social campaigns, ideally in a digital agency environment
• 4+ years of experience managing direct reports; experience managing large teams is a plus
• A firm understanding of how Paid Social works with Display Media, Paid Search, SEO, Mobile, Organic Social, etc
• Fluency with analytics, attribution and measurement systems
• Experience running B2B campaigns on social channels such as LinkedIn and Meta
• Experience contributing to new business pitches, while showcasing an agency’s differentiators and core value proposition
• Experience auditing a clients social channels
• Broad range of experience managing paid social across every level of the marketing funnel and a variety of verticals

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Understanding of the basic stats and math that inform smart media buying
• Superb communication and presentation skills
• Comfort going in-platform to pull analyses when necessary
• In-platform experience with Meta, TikTok, X, Reddit, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn etc.
• Expertise designing high performance Social campaigns --e.g. allocation, measurement plan, strategy, and scaling budgets
• Experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment is a plus
• Experience working directly with data scientists is a plus

Competencies

• An ability to translate business challenges into quantitative problems, and solve them by whatever means necessary, delivering high quality output to meet the client’s expectations.
• An ability to delegate tasks to small and junior teams
• Highly collaborative nature
• A commitment to managing the quality & accuracy of analytics, ensuring high standards with your and others’ work

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 $140K - $155K.

            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-RR1

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

Known 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. 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.

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.  We are looking for someone to join the team and work alongside data analysts, data scientists, media strategists, media buyers, and software engineers.

This role is on the “Buyer Science” team: a group of data scientists who specialize in media measurement, data analysis, experimental design, and campaign optimization. You’ll work hand-in-hand with Known’s media strategists, media channel experts, and directly with clients to elevate their media performance and drive real business value. You will also work with other data scientists to develop campaign measurement strategies, build experimentation plans, and collaborate with media planners and channel teams to ensure media allocations are built scientifically. At the Consultant level, you’ll conduct analyses in service of campaign optimization, surface insights that go beyond media metrics to incorporate first party data, and help drive business strategy. You may find yourself working with our development team (Skeptic) to help productionalize deeper and more technical approaches to common media challenges. In many cases you would work with senior managers on the team and in some cases (especially over time) you would be expected to lead projects independently.

You would be expected to embrace your project management responsibilities, from defining key business objectives, to designing the measurement or analytical approach, to analyzing data, and presenting findings. You would also be expected to ensure that our clients have an amazing experience and reinforce our relationship with them as trusted and valued partners.

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

• A degree from a well-regarded college or university. STEM degrees are preferred.  
• 3+ years of hands-on experience doing quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, optimization and/or statistics. Experience utilizing Python and SQL. 
• 1+ years of experience building data science software.
• Experience in strategy consulting, marketing and/or marketing research, with specific passion and background in technology and/or media. This should include examples of account / client management.
• Understanding of the advertising and media landscape, especially as pertains to measurement vendors and ad platforms.
• Superb communication and presentation skills, with a specific fluency in talking about strategic business problems – you combine a drive for analytical reasoning with a practical understanding of what our clients in marketing are trying to achieve.
• Ability to communicate technical information with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in making appropriate research or analysis recommendations for these business problems.
• Proficiency in Google products (Sheets, Documents, Slides) and/or Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to think strategically, analytically, and proactively about diverse business problems.
• Passion for managing the quality & accuracy of data sources and downstream analytics, including checking your and others’ work.
• Experience working on a variety of projects simultaneously and delivering results on a deadline.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Project management and ownership. While you have will account-level project management support, you will independently manage workstreams you own.
• Understanding the client’s overall business objectives and translating them into a campaign and measurement strategy.
• Overseeing the performance of media campaigns and amazing our clients, both by meeting their targets and creating insightful narratives through bespoke reporting. Writing reports and presenting to clients in a way that is engaging and persuasive.
• Developing research, measurement, or analytical approaches.
• Statistical analysis of complex datasets.
• Managing the ingestion and cleaning of new datasets relevant to your work / projects.
• Creating reproducible work through common coding languages (Priority: Python and SQL).
• Working with other data scientists and engineers to productionalize new tools.
• Interpreting data to understand the business implications of the research. Framing analyses, stories, and slides for client media plans and reports.
• Serving as the key client point of contact on campaign measurement, optimization, and data infrastructure.
• Creation of interactive data tools that are delivered to clients, such as dashboards for marketing campaign performance, media experiments, or simulation tools – you would be provided training in how to create these, but prior experience with MCI is a plus.

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 $120K - $130K.

            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-RR1

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

Known 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. 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.

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

As a Software Engineer at Known, you can expect to work closely with Engineers, Product Managers, and Data Scientists. You’ll join small, highly focused teams where you’ll have the opportunity to contribute significantly to our products and the company’s broader technical culture.

Because our work is often project-driven, we are constantly reevaluating and updating our tech stack, which means you’ll always learn new skills and develop expertise in industry-leading technologies.

You’ll be writing Python day-to-day on the backend to author FastAPI APIs, build pipelines, and craft distributed systems. As we push the boundaries of our platform, you will have the opportunity to build and deploy agentic AI systems that leverage the latest in LLM orchestration and cloud tech. You’ll be building web UIs in Typescript and Vue. You’ll use Docker and Helm to deploy your containerized applications to our Kubernetes clusters. You’ll be using Terraform to spin infrastructure up and down. 

Finally, if you’re interested, you may be contributing to open source (we actively promote open-source projects internally; check out pytest-mock-resources, one of our in-house custom plugins).

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and build full-stack web applications in Python
• Create performant Web APIs with FastAPI
• Implement agentic AI systems using the latest LLM orchestration frameworks to automate complex workflows and enhance our products
• Integrate with industry-standard datastores like PostgreSQL and Snowflake
• Design asynchronous and event-driven services
• Produce robust ETL pipelines with Argo Workflows
• Deploy these applications across multiple environments with Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes
• Work closely with data scientists and product managers on a wide variety of products and projects that span the marketing and advertising industries across both television and digital
• Play an active role in designing and building new, cutting-edge products

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• 1-2+ years of professional experience building and maintaining production applications in Python
• Deep understanding of Python as a language 
• Experience with SQL and relational databases, experience with SQLAlchemy is a plus
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus
• Experience with ETL, or message-oriented architectures is a plus
• Experience with UI frameworks, such as Vue or React, is a plus

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 $100K-$130K

            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-RR1

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

Known is a modern marketing company engineered for the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing marketers today. We are about 250+ 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 top ten status on The Agency A-List for 2024 & 2025, and as Ad Age’s Data & Insights Agency of the year for a record third year in a row. 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, Effies, Cannes Lions Awards, ProMax Agency of the Year, Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, Digiday’s 2025 Best AI Platform and Digiday’s Most Innovative Media Agency, to name a few.

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

As a Senior Software Engineer at Known, you can expect to work across various projects. You’ll join small, highly focused teams where you’ll have the opportunity to significantly influence the direction of our products, team practices, and the company’s broader technical culture.

Because our work is often project-driven, we are constantly reevaluating and updating our tech stack, which means you’ll always learn new skills and develop expertise in industry-leading technologies.

You’ll be writing Python day-to-day on the backend to author FastAPI APIs, build pipelines, and craft distributed systems. You’ll be building web UIs in Typescript and Vue. You’ll use Docker and Helm to deploy your containerized applications to our Kubernetes clusters. You’ll be using Terraform to spin infrastructure up and down. Finally, if you’re interested, you may be contributing to open source (we actively promote open-source projects internally; check out pytest-mock-resources, one of our in-house custom plugins).

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and build full-stack web applications in Python
• Create performant Web APIs with FastAPI
• Integrate with industry-standard datastores like PostgreSQL and Snowflake
• Design asynchronous and event-driven services
• Produce robust ETL pipelines with Argo Workflows
• Deploy these applications across multiple environments with Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes
• Work closely with data scientists and product managers on a wide variety of products and projects that span the marketing and advertising industries across both television and digital
• Play an active role in designing and building new, cutting-edge products

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• 3+ years of professional experience building and maintaining production applications in Python
• Deep understanding of Python as a language 
• Experience with SQL and relational databases, experience with SQLAlchemy is a plus
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus
• Experience with ETL, or message-oriented architectures is a plus
• Experience with UI frameworks, such as Vue or React, is a plus

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 $135K-$175K.

            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-RR1 

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

Known 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. 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

We're looking for a driven and user-centric Senior Product Manager to join our growing product team. You'll own the roadmap for our internal tools and platforms, including our flagship product Skeptic, with potential to be in a client-facing role. Working closely with engineering, design, and business stakeholders, you'll ship solutions that make our people more productive and our operations more efficient. This is a high-impact role with significant ownership from day one.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Define and prioritize the roadmap for Skeptic internal tools and platforms, balancing business needs, user feedback, and technical feasibility
• Listen to stakeholders' requests, identify the underlying problem to be solved, and deliver a solution that addresses what is needed. 
• Write clear product requirements, user stories, and specs that translate business needs into buildable solutions
• Work closely with engineering and design to deliver reliable, scalable internal software on time
• Analyze usage data and gather qualitative feedback from internal users to continuously improve products
• Communicate roadmap progress and product decisions clearly to stakeholders and leadership
• Fully own and manage the backlog, including grooming, prioritization, and sequencing
• Understanding of the technical architecture of complex and highly scalable web applications and/or data products.
• Utilize project management skills, including precise and effective communications, and manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Make visible project timelines and risks. Drive product launches by ensuring the delivery of inputs from stakeholders

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

• 4+ year of progressive product management experience, ideally with internal tools, enterprise software, or SaaS products
• Experience working with internal stakeholders - you know how to gather requirements from busy, non-technical teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - you can align stakeholders and write a crisp spec
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence without authority across multiple internal teams
• Excellent servant-leadership skills with a willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. 
• Understanding of the technical architecture of complex and highly scalable web applications and/or data products
• Utilize project management skills, including precise and effective communications, and manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in an agile/scrum environment

NICE TO HAVE

• Technical background or ability to engage meaningfully with engineers
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Figma) and project management tools (e.g., Jira)
• Experience with media agency systems and processes
• Experience working at an early-stage or high-growth startup
• Product-centered certifications or coursework 

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 $135K-$145K.

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-RR1

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

Known is a modern marketing company engineered for the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing marketers today. We are about 250+ 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 top ten status on The Agency A-List for 2024 & 2025, and as Ad Age’s Data & Insights Agency of the year for a record third year in a row. 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, Effies, Cannes Lions Awards, ProMax Agency of the Year, Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, Digiday’s 2025 Best AI Platform and Digiday’s Most Innovative Media Agency, to name a few.

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:

At Known, our Media Science team blends advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling to plan and optimize media investments. We translate client goals into measurable outcomes and activate campaigns across all channels to deliver real business results.

Within this team, the Ad Operations group ensures campaigns are executed with precision, driving measurement accuracy, process efficiency, and technical excellence.

As Manager, Ad Operations, you’ll bring deep technical expertise and strategic thinking to the end-to-end execution of multi-platform campaigns. You’ll collaborate closely with media, creative, and analytics teams to ensure flawless delivery, while continuously improving workflows and helping shape the future of our ad ops practice.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Strategic & Technical Execution

• Oversee and contribute to the full lifecycle of digital campaign execution, including pre-launch consultation (tagging strategy, measurement planning, attribution setup), in-flight troubleshooting, and post-launch analysis.
• Ensure the accurate implementation of ad tags and pixels across platforms, aligning with technical specifications and campaign objectives.
• Collaborate with internal media, creative, and analytics teams, as well as external partners, to ensure technical precision and flawless execution.
• Lead QA efforts and troubleshooting processes to uphold campaign integrity and performance.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor and continuously improve operational workflows, with a focus on increasing efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Own and maintain key operational tools such as the Creative Rotation Sheet (CRS), ensuring accurate and timely updates.
• Develop and document best practices for tagging, trafficking, and tracking implementation across platforms and clients.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Serve as a go-to resource for junior Ad Ops team members, offering guidance, peer review, and informal mentorship to strengthen team capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align on campaign execution requirements and resolve technical challenges efficiently.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence across the Media Science and media teams.

Thought Leadership & Innovation

• Stay current on developments in ad tech, privacy regulations (e.g., cookie deprecation), platform capabilities, and industry standards.
• Conduct research and analysis on emerging technologies or policy changes and provide strategic recommendations for internal practices and client impact.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of operational strategies to meet evolving client and market needs.

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in digital ad operations within a media agency or ad-tech environment.
• Deep expertise in ad trafficking, tagging, pixeling, and troubleshooting in an executional workflow.
• Strong understanding of the ad-tech ecosystem, including data privacy trends and measurement strategies.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to QA and operational precision.
• Strong communicator who thrives in collaborative, cross-functional team environments.
• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on creating a smooth and constructive experience for internal teams and external partners.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and bringing structure to evolving or undefined processes with composure, adaptability, and a strong sense of ownership

Technical Skills (Required)

• Proficiency in Campaign Manager 360 (formerly Google Campaign Manager) for ad server tagging and trafficking.
• Proficiency with tracking/measurement tools, especially Google Tag Manager (GTM); familiarity with Adobe, Tealium, Oracle, Segment is a plus.
• Working knowledge of tracking and tag implementation across major social platforms (Meta, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, Snapchat, etc.).
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and other web technologies for tag and pixel implementation.
• Strong skills in Excel for campaign data management and troubleshooting.
• App tracking experience is a strong plus.

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 $90K-$105K.

            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-RR1 

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

Known is a modern marketing company engineered for the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing marketers today. We are about 250+ 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 top ten status on The Agency A-List for 2024 & 2025, and as Ad Age’s Data & Insights Agency of the year for a record third year in a row. 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, Effies, Cannes Lions Awards, ProMax Agency of the Year, Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, Digiday’s 2025 Best AI Platform and Digiday’s Most Innovative Media Agency, to name a few.

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 Channel Data Science team is a group of data scientists embedded in our media buying practice to translate the domain knowledge we gain from running media for our clients to smart tools that push the limits of advanced advertising. Our work includes predictive modeling/optimization, building workflow automation apps, and the pioneering application of Generative AI for novel marketing solutions – all in the service of making our work less repetitive and manual, more optimized, and seeking better outcomes for our media activation and media consulting clients. 

We are seeking a Data Scientist who can understand the core business objectives of our internal teams and our clients, and ideate, design, and develop innovative tools leveraging text-based Large Language Models (LLMs) and other Generative AI techniques. While experience in media is a plus, a passion for applying cutting-edge AI to marketing challenges is crucial.

A significant focus of this role will be to champion and implement Generative AI initiatives. In this role more generally, you will work with, and guide (for senior levels), other data scientists on a variety of projects, interface with our other teams at Known, and drive forward some of our most difficult and innovative data science projects, particularly those harnessing the power of LLMs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Explore, develop, and deploy Generative AI (specifically LLM-based) tools for marketing applications, such as content ideation/generation, audience persona creation, automated reporting with natural language summaries, campaign strategy assistance, and enhanced customer insights
• Develop new techniques (e.g., traditional ML models, optimization algorithms, LLM fine-tuning, prompt engineering strategies, and automation) to improve Known IP and create tools for Known's clients
• Work with other data scientists and engineers to productionalize new tools, including GenAI-powered applications
• Stay current with advancements in Data Science and AI and identify opportunities for their application in the marketing domain

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

• A Bachelors, Masters or PhD from a well-regarded college or university. STEM degrees (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science) are preferred
• Hands-on experience doing quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, optimization and/or machine learning
• Proven experience in developing and deploying solutions using Generative AI, particularly text-based Large Language Models (e.g., experience with APIs like OpenAI's, or open-source models)
• Experience utilizing Python and SQL
• Experience building data science software or analytical workflows
• Experience in advertising or advertising technology is a strong plus, especially if combined with GenAI application in this domain
• 2+ years (with Masters/PhD) or 3+ years (with Bachelors) of relevant experience
• 1+ years of experience building data science software, ideally including applications leveraging AI/ML models
• Academic projects, internships, or personal projects demonstrating application of modeling techniques preferred

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

• Superb communication and presentation skills
• An ability to translate business challenges into quantitative problems, and solve them by whatever means necessary, which may not always be strict machine learning
• Strong understanding of LLM capabilities, limitations, ethical considerations, and the evolving landscape of Generative AI technologies
• Proven ownership of projects taken to completion
• A commitment to managing the quality & accuracy of analytics, ensuring high standards with your and others’ work
• Experience working on a tech team, with experience in cloud technologies, version control, etc
• Experience in advertising or advertising technology is a plus

Competencies

• Ability to prioritize time, work and effort while multitasking on multiple projects
• Desire to mentor and teach others
• Collaborative attitude
• Self motivated and exhibits initiative
• Willing & able to learn quickly
• Abundant intellectual curiosity and integrity

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:

Data Scientist: $110K - $130K 

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-RR1

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

Known 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. 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-RR1