Data Analyst

Simpel en Duidelijk Advies; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the digital media sector is seeking a Data Analyst to support content strategy and audience growth. This role involves analyzing data from multiple sources to provide actionable insights and improve decision-making across teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong SQL skills and a keen interest in digital content performance.

Benefits

Regular socials including a summer festival

25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday

Flexible / hybrid working

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced Family Policies

Competitive pension plans

Modern office with collaborative spaces

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an analytics or BI role.
• Proficient in SQL with knowledge of optimization.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance of various content types.
• Create and maintain dashboards for KPI tracking.
• Collaborate with teams to refine business metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

SQL

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

BigQuery

Python

Job description

Data Analyst (up to £55K per annum)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

Were the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. Were here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate

Whether its the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation we help bring our audiences joy!

About The Role

This role sits within the Data & Analytics team, embedded in the commercial Team, and works closely with stakeholders across editorial, product, commercial, and marketing. Reporting to a Lead Analyst, youll help deliver insights that support content strategy, audience growth, editorial decisions, and commercial performance.

As a Data Analyst, youll work with data from multiple sources and visualisation platforms to create reports, identify trends, and support decision-making. Youll gain exposure to a wide range of business areas and play a key role in embedding data into day-to-day thinking across teams. You'll help editorial and content teams understand what resonates with audiences, how content is performing, and where the biggest opportunities lie.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid analytics foundation whos looking to deepen their skills in a fast-paced digital media environment and who enjoys using data to influence what gets published, promoted, and prioritised.

Youll love this role if;

• Enjoy turning data into clear, actionable insights.
• Enjoy exploring how people engage with digital content and what drives readership.
• Like working with different teams to solve real business problems.
• Have experience with SQL and reporting tools and want to grow your analytics skill set further.
• Are curious, detail-oriented, and keen to learn more about media, content performance, and user engagement.
  
  

As a Data Analyst you will;

• Analyse performance of articles, videos, podcasts, and other content formats to support editorial and product decisions.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs and monitor performance over time.
• Work with stakeholders to define and refine metrics that reflect business goals.
• Support A/B tests and help evaluate marketing or product experiments.
• Explore content, customer and user engagement trends to support growth strategies.
• Collaborate with other analysts, analytics engineers and data engineers on improving data quality and reporting processes.
• Present insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
  

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in an analytics or BI role, ideally in a digital or content-driven business.
• Proficiency in SQL (experience with joins, windows function, and optimisation).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
• Some experience with web or product analytics tools (e.g. GA4, Adobe Analytics).
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Some knowledge of A/B testing, customer segmentation, or funnel analysis is a plus.
• Experience with tools like BigQuery, DBT, or Python is helpful but not mandatory.
  
  

Benefits

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Immediate Community webinars, well-being initiatives and Mental Health First aiders
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Years which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Tailored training and development through our Love Learning platform
• A progressive and transparent culture with clear career progression
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces
  
  

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, environment, and impact. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is extremely important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. Well never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. Were also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a difference