Mid Level AIT Engineer

News UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Hybrid work model

Job summary

News UK is seeking an experienced Digital Analytics professional to own the design and implementation of analytics across web and mobile properties including thetimes.com, thesun.co.uk, talkSPORT, and Virgin Radio.

You will work in a highly autonomous Analytics Implementation Team, collaborating with DevOps and product colleagues to deliver robust data tracking and insights that drive revenue and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing large digital analytics solutions across web and mobile.
• Strong JavaScript, HTML, CSS and mobile development knowledge.
• Proficiency with Tealium, Google Tag Manager, server-side tagging, and Google Analytics.
• Curiosity to ask questions and collaborate with development teams to solve tracking requirements.
• Clear communication to document specifications for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the web analytics Solution Design Reference for our digital product portfolio.
• Deploy and configure advanced tracking solutions using premium tag management tools.
• Produce precise technical specifications for development teams to ensure robust data layers on websites and mobile apps.
• Test deployed solutions to identify gaps and provide feedback to development teams.
• Collaborate with DevOps to manage release processes for tracking changes and perform audits.

Skills

Digital analytics

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Tag management

Google Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Tools

Tealium

Google Tag Manager

Server-side tracking

Job description

Job Description

Your team:

You will be joining Data Tech, a passionate and innovative programme comprising agile, cross-functional teams spanning London and Bangalore. We focus on the capture, management, and utilisation of customer, clickstream, and content data to grow platforms, build front-end products, and create predictive models. Our mission is to unlock the potential of data to empower users across the business from newsroom editors to marketing and product teams to make smarter decisions and drive revenue.

Your role:

You will take ownership of the design and implementation of cutting-edge digital analytics solutions across iconic media properties like thetimes.com, thesun.co.uk, talkSPORT, and Virgin Radio, along with their mobile applications. Reporting to the Analytics Implementation Team Manager, you will work with a diverse set of technologies to shape the future of data at News UK, bringing bold ideas to life in a highly autonomous and supportive environment.

Day to day you will:

• Create and manage the web analytics Solution Design Reference for our extensive portfolio of digital products.

• Deploy and configure advanced tracking solutions utilizing premium tag management tools.

• Produce precise technical specifications for development teams to ensure robust data layers on websites and tracking solutions on mobile apps.

• Test deployed solutions meticulously to identify gaps, ensure initial requirements are met, and provide actionable feedback to development teams.

• Collaborate with DevOps to manage seamless release processes for tracking tool changes and perform regular tracking audits.

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience designing and implementing large, complex digital analytics solutions from start to finish across both web and mobile applications.

• Advanced technical expertise in web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) alongside a strong understanding of mobile application development methodologies.

• Deep proficiency in utilizing premium tag management tools (such as Tealium, Google Tag Manager, and server-side solutions) and configuring Google Analytics accounts, properties, and custom metrics.

• Curiosity to ask questions of everything, allowing you to partner effectively with development teams to solve complex tracking requirements.

• Clear communication skills to maintain thorough documentation and explain technical specifications to cross-functional teams.

News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multi-format brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose, we exist to promote a fair society, freedom of speech and a little bit of fun. Rethinking continually the business of storytelling, we represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter.

At News UK, we embrace a hybrid work model, currently requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. This approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and team spirit within our workspace. Certain roles may necessitate additional in-office days; please discuss this with your recruiter for specific requirements.

Life at News

Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.

At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.

Benefits

Some of our benefits include:

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions

• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes

• 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme

• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks

• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities

• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling

• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%

• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, as well as an extra anniversary day off

• Up to 3 paid volunteering days per year to support causes you care about

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.