The Guardian

Provide data insights and support analysis for editorial and audience engagement strategies, including creating dashboards and querying data models. | Experience in SQL, Excel, data analysis, and visualization tools; ability to interpret large data sets and communicate insights effectively. | The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From breaking news and award-winning investigations, to in-depth coverage of technology, sports, film, culture and lifestyle, the Guardian offers a global view that deepens our audiences' understanding of America and the world Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, digital privacy and much more. Guardian US launched in 2011 and today has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans and Los Angeles. The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization, funded by readers around the globe. It’s the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to The Guardian that make us who we are. Across our business we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond: award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, digital talent and more. Position: Senior Data Analyst Department: US Data and Insights Level: Early-Career Reporting to: Senior Manager, US Data Analytics Terms and conditions: Full-time, Permanent, News Media Guild Location: New York, NY | Hybrid 2 days per week in the office Annual Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 About the role The Guardian is hiring a thoughtful and curious Data Analyst to join the US team, where they will be primarily responsible for providing data and insights to the editorial department. This role focuses on understanding audience engagement trends and how our journalism performs across all platforms, while also collaborating with teams across the business where editorial and audience data intersect — including reader revenue, advertising and other growth initiatives. The analyst will report to the Senior Manager, US Data Analytics and partners across the newsroom and wider organization to draw insights that inform editorial strategy and decision-making at all levels. Key responsibilities Partner with editorial in the US to understand problems and challenges and to provide the insight through data analysis; occasional support for reader revenue, advertising and finance teams, as needed Create and query data models using SQL Support day-to-day operations including pulling data from a variety of sources Demonstrate a rigorous approach to testing and interpretation of test results Support regular reporting to inform audience insights, editorial engagement, and A/B testing performance as required Craft narratives, explain insights, and participate in / lead discussions with colleagues Design, review, and develop tailored dashboards for the US. Draw on the expertise from and collaborate with the global data, analytics, and research teams headquartered in London About you A clever problem solver with a keen eye for detail Comfortable using probability and statistics to perform and support analyses, and make recommendations Eager to collaborate with direct partners and colleagues across the organization Able to draw insights from large and complex data sets Able to work collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholders A clear communicator who can explain results to a broad range of audiences Regular consumer of news, media, journalism, and digital storytelling Able to understand and synthesize data from multiple channels e.g. website, apps, newsletters, social media, Apple News, multimedia, etc. Knowledge & experience Experience applying statistics to strategic problems Excellent problem solver Good oral and written communication skills Experience in SQL and Excel/Google Sheets Experience with Tableau, or another data visualization tool, is preferred but not a must Degree and/or schooling in a related field a plus Prior experience (minimum 3) in a similar role (senior analyst) How to apply We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself. All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please email the recruiter listed on the job posting or at recruitment.us@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. Compensation and benefits 25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays Unlimited sick time Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services) 401(k) Match Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts Generous parental leave with 100% pay Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance Life insurance Commuter benefits Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule Culture & wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day. We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Learning & development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships. Sustainability Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here. *** The Guardian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, the Guardian will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.