Commerce Analyst, Vox Media
5 Month Contract
$78-92k
Independent media company
Be an early applicant
Independent media company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$78-92k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To shape the future of the media industry.
Role
Who you are
- Strong analytical ability, with a track record of synthesizing data into concepts non-data people can act on
- Strong understanding of affiliate ecommerce
- Hands-on experience with Google Analytics and Big Query
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with Google Sheets a plus
- Experience with a data visualization tool — Looker, Google Data Studio (Looker Studio), or Tableau
- Understanding of statistical concepts
- Understanding of LLM’s and how they relate to retail/affiliate marketing
- 4+ year working in an analytical role
- Background at an ecommerce company, media company, or tech company preferred — we're open to other paths that show the same analytical muscle
- Titles like Analyst are typical, but we care more about the work than the title
- Comfortable hitting the ground running — this is a short-term engagement over our highest-volume season
- No formal degree required. We've worked successfully with people who didn't go to college — what matters is that you're analytical and get results
Desirable
- Experience with BigQuery or another SQL-based analytics tool
- Search experience — SEO, SEMRush or a competitor tool, Search Console
- Paid social experience
- Experience with an affiliate or retail brand business
- Experience with LLM analytics
What the job involves
- You'll be the primary point of contact for ecommerce data questions and analysis, translating numbers into clear stories and recommendations for editors, business development, and social teams
- This is a role with a lot of autonomy — you'll help own the analysis of specific brands and verticals, structure your own day-to-day, and bring a level-headed approach to a fast-moving media environment
- This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with an initial five month term, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business need
- Present in-depth analyses of ecommerce performance that go beyond reporting what happened, to explain the bigger trends behind it
- Translate data into plain language for non-data stakeholders, and make clear recommendations to editorial, business development, and social teams
- Identify growth opportunities and design tests to act on them
- Own solving problems as they come up — looking for ways to automate or use tools and data rather than patch things manually
- Support the business with regular reporting, dashboards, and insights, and keep them well-maintained over the course of the engagement
- Lead ad-hoc analysis for major commerce moments during the contract window (Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holiday season, and into Q1)
- Help set up reporting and processes that can hand off cleanly at the end of the term
Application process
- Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner
Our take
Whilst magazines and newspapers are not as popular as they once were, digital journalism is alive and well. However, many people feel that digital content is becoming less natural and informative, and instead has become focused on sensationalism and ‘click-bait’ as a means of advertising.
Vox Media publishes media across various digital platforms, focussing on providing insightful and informative journalism through storytelling, commentary, and cultural conversation. Whilst the company's editorial networks are meant for entertainment purposes, they do this through a means that increases awareness and interest of affiliate brands.
Marketing through digital publishing is nothing new, but Vox Media has an interesting perspective by producing content that inspires readers to follow up on a brand, rather than suggesting they do. With numerous acquisitions at its back, and substantial investment to play with, the company will doubtless continue to scale its brands and operations.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Aug 2015
$200m
SERIES F
Dec 2014
$46.5m
SERIES E
Total funding: $307.7m
Company benefits
- Work from home opportunities
- Comprehensive and inclusive physical and mental healthcare
- 401k program for eligible employees
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee-assistance programs
- Flexible arrangements depending on job responsibilities
- Generous paid time off
- Expansive parental leave
Company HQ
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC
Leadership
Jim Bankoff
(Chairman & CEO)Jim served as President of Netscape for 2 years before joining Aol as President in 2000. They left after over 6 years to serve as Senior Advisor of Providence Equity Partners and co-found Vox Media in August 2008.
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