Graduate Analyst, YouGov
Sport Media
Global research data and analytics group
Job no longer available
Global research data and analytics group
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks.
Role
Who you are
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to approach and solve problems
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects and hitting deadlines in a fast-moving environment
- Enthusiasm for day-to-day writing of evaluation reports and data analysis across a broad range of media
- Experience in the media evaluation sector (in particular sports media) is desirable
- Passionate about professional sport
- Microsoft Office experience essential, including Excel to a high standard (i.e. vlookups, IF formulae, pivot tables and data filters)
- Possess a good, clear writing style and understand different uses of tables, charts and commentary
- Effective communication to senior management level
What the job involves
- Start Date – August 2025
- Contract Type – 12 months Fixed Term Contract
- Support more senior colleagues with the management of complex projects and manage smaller ones independently or as part of a small team
- Create searches and use bespoke media information tools to find relevant data. Collect, collate and interrogate data to tell a story to clients
- Report writing; perform advanced media valuation analysis and calculations in Microsoft Excel, using functions such as pivot tables, vlookups, IF formulae and data filters
- Data analysis: looking into trends and identifying potential discrepancies and errors
- Report production: producing bespoke analysis and reports for clients; creating a clear narrative from the data that enables the client to make data-driven decisions
- Coach and support junior analysts where applicable
- Proofreading fellow analyst’s reports, suggesting pertinent improvements to the written insight and presentation of data
- Adhere to data management quality control processes to ensure accurate, consistent and a compliant delivery of data
- Maintaining dashboards and databases with the correct, most recent data and information
- To provide support to the Client Services team on ad-hoc projects
- 12-Month Development Programme: A structured programme featuring role-specific training and professional skills development to equip you for success
- Real-World Experience: Engage in meaningful tasks and projects, gaining hands-on experience from day one
- Exposure to Senior Leadership: Benefit from direct interactions with our CEO, graduate sponsor, and functional leaders, offering invaluable insights and mentorship
- Comprehensive Support System: Enjoy continuous guidance from the People Experience and Development team, as well as your dedicated line manager
- Pathway to Promotion: Successful completion of the programme can lead to a permanent role and promotion, contingent on your performance
- Graduate Alumni Network: Stay connected with your cohort and join a vibrant community of programme alumni to support your long-term growth.
Application process
- Call with Talent Partner
- Assessment/Practical Interview
- Final Interview with the hiring team
Salary benchmarks
Our take
In a digital world, data analytics is one of the biggest drivers of corporate and governmental change. YouGov exists at the forefront of data analytics worldwide, measuring public opinion on a range of topics, individuals and events.
Perhaps best known for its political polling, YouGov provides analytics on a huge range of topics from the popularity of public figures (not just politicians), fashion brands and charities to satisfaction with healthcare or energy providers, and even just general nationwide mood.
It's a well-established market leader with over 2 decades of polling experience and websites for 39 different countries. It's vast data collection and analytics capabilities allow it to continually adapt and refine its methods, positioning the company for continued success in an ever-evolving market.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Old Street, London, UK
Leadership
Steve Hatch
(CEO)Joined YouGov in 2023 as CEO. Prior to this, they were the VP of Meta Northern Europe at Meta, Director for UK and Ireland/VP of Northern Europe at Facebook, and CEO at MEC.
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