Head of Data & Insights, Media Analytics Leader

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Greater London

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

News Broadcasting seeks a Head of Data and Insight to lead analytics, insights, and data strategy across our brands including talkSPORT, Virgin Radio, and Times Radio. You will guide a team of data experts, manage RAJAR/JNLR tools, and partner with technology and marketing to drive audience growth and monetisation through personalised experiences.

You will champion AI-enabled insights, deliver impactful reporting across streaming, web, and apps, and mentor teams to grow capabilities in data

Qualifications

Significant experience with media analytics and audience measurement tools, ideally within a Broadcasting context.
Expert understanding of qualitative and quantitative customer research techniques.
Proven ability to use audience insights and internal/external data sources at a senior level to inform content, brand, and product decision‑making.
Strong understanding of customer and brand measurement and analytical techniques, including data modelling and campaign evaluation/effectiveness methodologies.
Strong consulting skills, business acumen and stakeholder influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, inspiring subject matter experts, and fostering growth within your department.
Excellent skills in using data to craft compelling narratives.
Growing knowledge of AI and its application to traditional insight techniques, in addition to emerging AI tools and analysis techniques (e.g. synthetic research, AI-supported qual).

Responsibilities

Implement a strategic vision that leverages data and insights to achieve business goals.
Retain and develop a high-performing team of data and insight professionals across national brands.
Manage external audience measurement tools (e.g., RAJAR and JNLR) to optimise audience growth and commercial trading requirements.
Work with technology teams to deliver internal analytics reporting across streaming platforms, websites, video, CTV, and user registration data.
Collaborate with technology and marketing teams to deliver the customer strategy, including growth in logged-in MAU and personalised experiences.
Deploy the department’s budget to deliver qualitative and quantitative consumer insight projects.
Identify, define, and champion best practice tools and methodologies to enhance output and efficiency.
Promote the use of AI to improve data mining and analysis processes and develop self-serve initiatives for stakeholders.