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Growth Analytics & Operations Lead

Haystack NewsFort Lauderdale OfficeMarketing
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
22 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Growth Analytics & Operations Lead at Haystack News drives paid growth measurement, budget allocation, and attribution operations for a leading free news streaming platform. This full-time individual contributor position operates on a hybrid schedule out of the Fort Lauderdale Office or San Francisco, California, and suits an analytical professional with a strong background in marketing analytics and growth operations.

Key Responsibilities

Own paid growth measurement by managing mobile measurement partners, SKAdNetwork, deep link tracking, and connected TV placements across Roku, Fire TV, Vizio, and Samsung.
Design and automate reporting systems and dashboards for revenue, partnerships, and marketing campaigns using Snowflake and third-party tools like Google Ads and Meta.
Build lifetime value, customer acquisition cost, and payback models by platform and device, creating early indicators for rapid action.
Design and execute incrementality tests, including holdout, geo, and pre/post methods, to measure actual viewing and subscription lift.
Build and monitor A/B tests and experimentation frameworks alongside product and data teams while applying statistical rigor.
Manage budget operations, including pacing, forecasting, and reconciliation across Meta, Google, Apple Search Ads, and connected TV platforms.
Perform financial modeling and deal analysis to predict efficacy and return on investment for new opportunities.
Maintain tracking integrity by building checks to catch broken pipelines or incorrect metrics early.
Utilize current artificial intelligence tools daily to write and check queries, build automations, and generate reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or analytical field such as mathematics, economics, statistics, or engineering.
Four to seven years of professional experience in growth or marketing analytics, marketing operations, or media buy operations.
Minimum of two years of experience inside a paid acquisition team at a consumer app, streaming, media, or gaming company.
Data native fluency in SQL, comfort working in Snowflake or similar platforms, and experience building zero-to-one analytics and automated dashboards.
Direct experience owning or running a mobile measurement partner or attribution setup like AppsFlyer, Adjust, or Branch.
Strong understanding of attribution concepts, including SKAdNetwork, lookback windows, and deep linking.
Proven ability to design and interpret controlled tests, evaluate statistical significance, and connect results to business outcomes.
Experience building or maintaining lifetime value or payback models used for spending decisions.
Genuine familiarity with artificial intelligence tools used daily for writing queries and building automations.

Nice to Have

Advanced degree such as an MBA or Master of Science.
Experience with Python or R.
Background in connected TV advertising, mobile gaming user acquisition, or ad-supported streaming.

Skills and Tools

SQL
Snowflake
Mobile Measurement Partners (AppsFlyer, Adjust, Branch)
Python or R
Automated dashboards (Looker, Mode, Tableau)
SKAdNetwork and attribution tracking
AI productivity tools

Salary and Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
High-ownership, low-ego, and no-politics working environment.
Direct collaboration with founders and senior leaders.

About the Company

Haystack News is a fast-growing, mission-driven startup that empowers independent thinkers with personalized, on-demand access to trusted local and national news. As a leading free news streaming platform, the company connects over 40 million viewers to more than 400 publishers across mobile, web, and connected TVs, with approximately 90 percent of viewing occurring on connected televisions. The organization moves fast and leverages artificial intelligence tooling to scale its growing free product and premium subscription business.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Haystack News careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLSnowflake

Questions candidates ask

What locations are available for this hybrid role?

This position is available as a hybrid role based out of either the Fort Lauderdale Office in Florida or San Francisco, California.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have four to seven years of experience in growth or marketing analytics, marketing operations, or media buy operations, with at least two years inside a paid acquisition team.

What technical skills are necessary for this job?

The role requires data fluency in SQL, comfort in Snowflake or similar platforms, experience with attribution tools like AppsFlyer or Adjust, and daily use of artificial intelligence tools for queries and automations.

Is remote work permitted?

This is a hybrid position operating out of the company offices in Fort Lauderdale or San Francisco.

What educational background is required?

A bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or analytical field such as mathematics, economics, statistics, or engineering is required, while an advanced degree is considered a plus.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Haystack News careers page.

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