Associate Marketing Data Analyst (Hybrid) at Marcus Thomas, LLC – Warrensville Heights, Ohio

Marcus Thomas is one of the country’s leading independent advertising and marketing agencies. From our offices in Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Santiago, Chile, we bring together thinkers, makers and storytellers who help brands grow by creating meaningful connections with people.

We offer a full suite of marketing communications tools, including creative development, media planning/buying, search marketing, digital and web application development, public relations, social media and customer relationship management (CRM)/marketing automation. Our integrated approach has resulted in award-winning campaigns that harmonize all these tools into business-building plans that make a real impact.

At Marcus Thomas, we believe great marketing makes people’s lives better. We call that the Value Exchange: a partnership where everyone benefits. Join us and help shape an agency driven by curiosity, collaboration and results.

This role is based in the Cleveland, Ohio area and follows a hybrid work model.

Team members are expected to work in our Warrensville Heights office two days per week, typically Tuesday and Wednesday. The remaining days may be worked remotely.

The data analyst is a modern, technically curious analyst who blends marketing knowledge with strong communication. This role goes beyond dashboards; you will help build measurement frameworks, implement tracking, analyze cross-channel performance and translate data into strategic recommendations that influence media, creative and client business decisions.

You will work closely with senior analysts and data engineers to ensure the integrity of our data pipelines. You will serve as a key collaborator for media and account teams, using data to elevate the entire team and our client’s business.

This role leans more junior level rather than mid or senior level with someone who has 1-3 years of experience.

Measurement Strategy and Planning

• Support the development of measurement frameworks aligned to client objectives
• Translate marketing goals into KPIs and reporting requirements
• Identify data gaps and recommend solutions with guidance from senior team members

Tracking and Data Implementation

• Implement and QA tracking across web, media and CRM platforms using tools such as Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Google Analytics (GA4).
• Ensure data integrity and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Support the implementation of cookie consent frameworks (e.g., Consent Mode) to ensure compliance with evolving data regulations.

Analysis and Insight Development

• Analyze digital, media and customer data, going beyond surface metrics to uncover trends, performance drivers and optimization opportunities, and to identify business impact.
• Proactively bring optimization recommendations to internal and client teams.

Reporting and Visualization

• Build and evolve dashboards in Looker Studio and Power BI, supporting senior team members with maintenance and with updates to Calculated Fields (Regex/Logic) or DAX.
• Design reporting that tells a clear performance story and automate recurring reporting processes where possible.

Collaboration and Growth

• Partner with media, strategy and account teams to influence decision-making.
• Support senior team members on advanced analytics initiatives.

Data Management and Technical Capability

• Proficiency in SQL to pull and join datasets; demonstrate a “full-stack” curiosity regarding how data flows from source to warehouse to visualization.
• Assist in maintaining technical documentation of data maps and schemas to ensure ingestion logic reflects marketing nuances.
• Transform and blend datasets to create unified reporting views that ensure data accuracy and consistency.

• 1 to 3 years of experience in digital marketing analytics or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, analytics, mathematics or similar discipline
• Experience building dashboards in Looker Studio, Power BI or similar tools
• Experience working with media performance data across paid search, paid social, display, programmatic, etc.
• Strong foundational SQL knowledge and a desire to grow into the infrastructure and engineering side of analytics
• Familiarity with integrating AI/LLM tools into daily workflows to increase efficiency
• Curiosity around advanced analytics such as attribution, forecasting or testing frameworks
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to make data understandable to non-experts

• Deep knowledge of Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager
• Experience working with data visualization tools like Google Looker Studio, Power BI and/or Datorama to create custom visualizations for clients
• Ability to understand relational data models to support the engineering life cycle; assist with documentation and technical QC of data maps to ensure that ingestion logic accurately reflects marketing needs
• Understanding of the privacy landscape, including cookie consent management and first-party data strategies
• Demonstrated success presenting complex data in a clear and compelling manner, both verbally and in writing/visually; this includes the creation of graphical and tabular representations of data

• Long-Term Partnerships: Our clients stay with us for more than 12 years, a reflection of trust and collaboration.
• Award-Winning Work: Be part of campaigns recognized for creativity, strategy and results.
• Flexibility and Balance: Hybrid schedules and flexible hours support your life and your best work.
• Inclusive Culture: Our workplace values every perspective and creates space for all voices.
• Growth and Learning: Experience opportunities for professional and personal development through ongoing learning programs.

• Time Off: Flexible policy; most teammates enjoy 4-6 weeks annually
• Family Support: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus telemedicine, behavioral health and access to the Calm app
• Lifestyle Perks: Wellness and creative stipends, phone plan support, and partner discounts
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) with company contributions, student-loan paydown and college-savings options

At Marcus Thomas, our values shape how we work with each other and with our clients.

Community – We contribute to the growth of our agency, our industry and our communities.
Accountability – We show up, keep our word, and take ownership of our work and results.
Collaboration – We lead with empathy, listen actively and value every voice.
Curiosity – We stay curious, ask questions and bring new ideas to the table.
Diversity – We respect and celebrate different perspectives because they make the work stronger.
Make Work Play – We bring energy, creativity and joy into everything we do.

We want you to get to know us just as much as we get to know you. Our process is designed to be clear, consistent, and respectful of your time.

Step 1: Recruiter Conversation
A short introductory conversation with our recruiting team to discuss your experience and alignment with the role.

Step 2: Hiring Manager Interview
A deeper discussion focused on technical capability, problem-solving approach, and how you would contribute to the team.

Step 3: Team Interview
A conversation with additional team members to explore collaboration style and day-to-day working dynamics.

Final Decision & Offer
Once interviews are complete, our team aligns quickly and communicates next steps.

To promote fairness and consistency, we use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process.

• Résumés may be initially reviewed with an AI assistant that highlights potential skill and experience matches. Candidates may opt out of AI résumé screening when applying.
• We may use AI to record and transcribe interviews to improve accuracy and ensure equitable evaluation. Candidates can opt out of transcription at any time.

AI supports organization and consistency. All hiring decisions are made by people.

At Marcus Thomas, we believe diversity is a strength and that great ideas come from different perspectives. We’re committed to creating opportunities for talented individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our industry and to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can grow, thrive and do their best work.

We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, people of all religions and nationalities, and people with disabilities to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability.