Senior Data Analyst, News Analytics, Insights & Training

Application Instructions

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position.

Job Description

The Washington Post is seeking a senior data analyst with proven experience in journalism or digital media to join the team dedicated to providing the newsroom with meaningful trends and data-informed insights. Understanding audience behavior, interests, and shifts in media consumption and translating them into actionable strategies that can be implemented across The Post’s newsroom teams will be integral to our goal of expanding the reach and impact of our journalism.

As part of the News Analytics, Insights & Training team based in the newsroom, you will be responsible for parsing off-platform data from social media, newsletters, video and audio channels and establishing takeaways that editors and reporters can use to better understand the needs of audiences. Ideal candidates for this position will be deeply curious and have a passion for following the latest trends and experiments in the industry. They will also have proven experience creating replicable workflows to scale analysis and our team’s impact. They will be thoughtful about the large and small strategies that can be implemented to improve our audience’s experience of our journalism across a variety of channels while maintaining a deep commitment to our public service mission.  

Responsibilities

• Support key strategic analyses on off-platform audience behavior and trends for the newsroom

• Design reports, dashboards and data workflows that support the daily analytics needs of video, audio, newsletter and social media editors

• Answer ad hoc questions about how The Post’s journalism reaches and engages audiences off-platform

• Partner with colleagues in the revenue, engineering and product teams to design data tools that scale to the needs of The Post’s newsroom

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in off-platform analytics, including working with native platform analytics (e.g., Meta Business Suite, YouTube Analytics, etc.) and analytics APIs

• Proven experience designing and evaluating product and/or content experiments and a keen sense for data gaps and inconsistencies

• Proven expertise and deep experience doing data analysis using Google Sheets or Excel

• Skills in visualizing data, drawing conclusions, synthesizing insights and explaining results to a non-technical audience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to develop narratives around findings and adjust delivery for different audiences

• Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision as well as in a collaborative team environment

• Self-starter with the ability to work in a constantly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience fetching and analyzing data using tools such as SQL, Python, R and/or analytics APIs

• Experience developing reliable data pipelines

• Experience working in a newsroom with a variety of stakeholders including editors, reporters, and newsroom leaders

This position is based in our Washington newsroom.

We will consider strong candidates who do not meet all of the qualifications above. Candidates should upload a resume to our jobs portal and may include a cover letter to tell us about other skills and experience that you think would be valuable for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Mar. 14 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Lizzy Raben, News Analytics, Insights & Training Manager and Christina Macholan, Deputy Head of Audience.

The salary range for this position is: $82,600.00 - $136,000.00 USD. The actual starting salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

The Washington Post’s policy for employees is five days per week in the office, with exceptions for newsgathering and general business travel.

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

• Nine paid holidays and two personal days

• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

• Robust mental health resources

• Backup care and caregiver concierge services

• Gender affirming services

• Pet insurance

• Free Post digital subscription

• Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed. 

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