Data Analyst, Dow Jones
Business news and financial information publishing
Open for applications
Business news and financial information publishing
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver trusted news and data to help businesses and society make decisions for a better future.
Role
Who you are
- Team oriented and collaborative with eagerness to help others, and aspiration to be challenged and learn
- Self starter able to work independently, coordinate with multiple partners and complete projects start to finish
- Detail oriented with focus on assuring quality, consistency and accuracy in data and processes
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent in combination of training and experience, preferably in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related disciplines
- Experience working with large datasets in a fast-paced and fluid environment with the ability to understand and solve complex non-routine problems
- Experience with SQL and strong knowledge of Excel/Sheets required. Familiarity with Github, Python/R preferred
- Experience with web analytics tools (particularly Google Analytics 4 and Adobe Analytics) is a plus
- Experience with data visualizations tools and techniques, and using data to tell a story (e.g. Tableau, Looker)
What the job involves
- The B2C Analytics team focuses on developing analytics solutions to help the organization make better data driven decisions
- Our team is passionate about enabling others to use data and analysis to measure and monitor performance, identify risks and opportunities and find ways to continually add value
- Our Technology team drives the evolution of our Technology, Engineering, Data, Product and User Experience functions
- With a keen focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions, we shape the digital landscape for our customers, readers, and users
- From revolutionizing visuals to optimizing tools and harnessing the power of data, mobile, video, and social platforms, our team is committed to providing a seamless and immersive experience across all touchpoints
- Collaborating closely with our newsrooms and strategic partners, we spearhead the development of groundbreaking products and technologies
- You will support the Consumer side of the business, which includes WSJ, Barron's, MarketWatch and more; but may also include exposure to other areas of the business, such as advertising and the professional information business
- The ideal candidate will have previous experience in developing datasets, dashboards and data solutions that drive core insights
- You will report to the Senior Manager, B2C Analytics
- Develop Stakeholder Partnerships
- Develop partnerships with Product, Marketing, Newsroom, Finance, Data Collection, Data Engineering and other B2C Stakeholder Business teams and work across all levels and areas of the organization
- Executie data project roadmaps based on Business teams' priorities
- Understand B2C Data
- Build a thorough understanding of all the B2C data sources that we leverage in our Analysis projects
- Partner with data engineers and data collection colleagues to collect, cleanse and consistently organize data
- Conduct Analysis, Create Dashboards, Improve Processes & Ensure Quality
- Analyze large datasets to surface trends and deliver recommendations with tangible business outcomes
- Create intuitive reports, dashboards and data solutions using visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Looker Studio)
- Identify ways to improve and streamline processes around data and reporting
- Ensure the quality of data and reporting, and partner with teams to improve accuracy and consistency
- Clearly Communicate
- Communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Our take
Dow Jones is a global leader in news and business intelligence, powering a range of well-respected brands, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial News, MarketWatch, and more. The company delivers its content to consumers through a range of formats, such as print, digital, mobile, and live events.
As companies seek to draw Millennials and Gen Z consumers to their platforms, adaptability is vital, since they are driving the demand for innovative tools and techniques, as the world evolves toward the digital-first era. Dow Jones has proven its ability to meet product optimization challenges with its reimagined Factiva offering that includes a list of new features, such as personalized results, an easy-to-use modern interface, and faster free-text search, all with a mobile-first design that adapts to any device.
The company has also focused on new product innovation by expanding its portfolio of capabilities and partnerships, further expanding into AI-powered personalization technologies and ongoing digital transformation. Already a powerhouse in the market, Dow Jones is well set to capitalize on future expansion and innovation opportunities and between 2019 and 2024, doubled its digital subscription base from 2.43 million to 4.86 million.
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Company HQ
Theater District, New York, NY
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Leadership
Almar Latour
(CEO, not founder)Before becoming the CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal, they were the Publisher of Barron’s Group and Executive VP of Dow Jones. They were also the previous Executive Editor of The Wall Street Journal.
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