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Growth Analytics & Operations Lead

Haystack NewsSan FranciscoMarketing
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Posted
22 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Growth Analytics & Operations Lead at Haystack News directs how paid growth is measured and how the growth budget is spent in San Francisco. This individual contributor position suits an analytical professional who enjoys owning attribution stacks, lifetime value models, and financial forecasting for a leading video streaming platform.

Key Responsibilities

Own paid growth measurement tools including AppsFlyer, 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, establishing early indicators for quick action.
Design and execute incrementality tests, such as holdout, geo, and pre/post tests, to determine true impacts on viewing and subscriptions.
Build and monitor A/B tests and experimentation frameworks alongside product and data teams using statistical rigor.
Manage budget operations, including pacing, forecasting, and reconciliation across Meta, Google, Apple Search Ads, and connected TV platforms.
Develop financial models and analyze potential deals to predict efficacy and return on investment based on historical performance.
Ensure tracking integrity by establishing proactive checks that catch broken pipelines and incorrect data before issues escalate.
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 direct experience inside a paid acquisition team at a consumer app, streaming, media, or gaming company.
Data native fluency in SQL, comfort using Snowflake or similar data warehouses, and the ability to build automated analytics from scratch.
Strong background in marketing attribution, having owned or run a mobile measurement partner setup like AppsFlyer, Adjust, or Branch.
Direct experience designing and interpreting controlled experiments, evaluating statistical significance, and connecting results to business outcomes.
Familiarity with unit economics, growth levers, return on investment, and maintaining lifetime value or payback models.
Practical, daily experience leveraging artificial intelligence tools for writing queries, checking code, and building automations.

Nice to Have

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

Skills and Tools

SQL
Snowflake
Python
R
AppsFlyer
Adjust
Branch
Looker
Mode
Tableau
Google Ads
Meta
Apple Search Ads
Artificial Intelligence Tools

Salary and Benefits

Competitive compensation package.
Comprehensive employee benefits.

About the Company

Haystack News operates as a fast-growing, mission-driven startup that provides 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, where the majority of viewing occurs. The organization embraces a fast-paced environment that leverages artificial intelligence tooling and fosters a high-ownership, low-ego workplace.

How to Apply

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

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is based in San Francisco, California.

What department does this role belong to?

This role is part of the Marketing department.

What level of experience is required?

The role requires 4 to 7 years of professional experience in growth or marketing analytics, marketing operations, or media buy operations, including at least 2 years inside a paid acquisition team.

What technical skills are needed?

Candidates must be fluent in SQL, comfortable using Snowflake or similar data warehouses, and experienced in building automated dashboards and attribution stacks.

Is remote work available?

The job description lists the location as San Francisco with hybrid options, but applicants should check the official careers page for specific remote availability details.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Haystack News careers page.

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