# Director, Data & Media Science at Known

- Company: Known
- What the company does: Known is your pocket matchmaker: a swipeless dating app that gets to know you first, makes one considered introduction at a time, and helps plan the date. Backed by Pear VC.
- Company website: https://www.knowndating.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: New York, NY
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $160K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-02-26
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/known/jobs/8421202002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/known-director-data-and-media-science/

## 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.

## What they're looking for

- 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
- Robust analytical skills
- Knowledgeable about data-driven marketing

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