Newsworks Data and Insight Analyst

The Media Research Group (MRG); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% discretionary bonus

26 days annual leave

Professional development budget

Flexible working options

Job summary

The Media Research Group (MRG) is looking for a proactive Data and Insight Analyst to join their research team. The role involves conducting robust data analysis to deliver insights that demonstrate the value of news brands to advertisers.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years' experience in research or planning and must be enthusiastic about journalism and advertising. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working options, contributing to a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a research or planning role.
• Strong analytical and storytelling mindset.
• Experience working with data and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyse industry data releases using media tools and systems.
• Produce insight and stories that support the industry narrative.
• Write compelling data-led stories for various platforms.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

PAMCo

IPSOS-iris

TGI

RAM

Job description

Newsworks is seeking a proactive data and insight analyst to join our research and insight team. Reporting into Newsworks’ research and insight director, this role is focused on conducting accurate and robust data analysis, translating it into powerful stories to support the Newsworks team.

This role’s responsibility is to help deliver evidence that demonstrates the value of news brands to advertisers and agencies, working closely with Newsworks’ stakeholders to champion journalism and drive investment into the industry.

Who we are looking for

• Someone who is enthusiastic and proactive with 2-3 years’ experience in a research or planning role, ideally (but not essential) from a media owner, media agency or research agency.
• A multitasker who gets stuff done – running multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• A can-do attitude, wanting to make a positive difference whilst also having fun!
• A self-starter, with the desire to work as part of a small team.
• Someone who is inquisitive about the media industry, journalism, news, and advertising.
• A passion and a belief in the importance of news brands and journalism.
• Both an analytical and storyteller mindset with the ability to use data to tell stories.
• Someone who can frame insights with a commercial mindset to directly address business challenges.

Skills you should have

• High levels of numeracy with experience of working with data and data systems.
• Strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Confident communicator and storyteller, both written and verbal.
• Great interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical, desk research and project management skills, proficient with MS office tools (Excel / PowerPoint etc.).

Key responsibilities

• Analyse and report on all industry data releases using media tools and systems such as PAMCo, IPSOS-iris, TGI and RAM. Training provided for all systems as required.
• Use industry data to produce compelling insight and stories that supporttheindustry narrative of Journalism Matters andpromotingwhy advertisers should invest in news brands.
• Conduct detailed client category and sector analysis.
• Provide data analysis and reporting to the Newsworks team and stakeholders.
• Write compelling data-led stories for the Newsworks website, trade press and industry newsletter.
• Help deliver the Newsworks thought leadership insight programme that champions the agreed strategy and narrative of journalism matters.
• Cultivate strong relationships with publisher insight teams, working together to tackle industry issues.
• Build excellent industry relationships with research agency suppliers.
• Attend and report on industry events.

What We Offer

• A friendly and positive working environment.
• A competitive salary, a discretionary up to 10% bonus after a years’ service and AVIVA pension scheme.
• 26 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), with enhanced holiday entitlement after two years’ service up to 30 days.
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection.
• Interactive app with a range of rewards and discounts.
• Professional development and training, including budget for relevant courses.
• Flexible working options to support a healthy work/life balance including a mix of office-based and remote hybrid working.

About Newsworks

Newsworks are the marketing body for the UK’s national news publishers and lead collaboration across the industry to support the future for trusted journalism.

Newsworks fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunities employer, hiring solely on merit and business need. We encourage applications regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood and disability. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.