Senior Analyst, Data and Insights

The-New-York-Times; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The New York Times is seeking a Senior Analyst to join the Data and Insights Group (DIG) to deliver data-driven insights and scalable analytics across product, newsroom, and support teams. You will craft dashboards, run analyses, and influence strategic decisions through rigorous data storytelling.

Ideal candidates will have strong SQL skills, experience with big data tools, and a collaborative mindset. The role emphasizes journalistic independence and a mission to illuminate the world with

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience delivering reporting, analysis and insight with data analytics teams.
• 1+ years applying statistical methods to analytical problems.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
• Proficiency in Python or R.
• Experience with data visualization and presenting insights.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Curiosity and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Form data-driven insights and drive them into action.
• Build and maintain centralized reporting dashboards and automated reports.
• Write SQL to build pipelines and analyze large datasets.
• Run A/B tests and deliver test analyses and insights.
• Advise stakeholders on opportunities based on data.
• Demonstrate commitment to journalistic independence and mission.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistics

SQL

Python/R

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

A/B testing

Tools

SQL databases

BigQuery

AWS

dbt

GitHub

Job description

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

About the Role

The New York Times is looking for a Senior Analyst to join the Data and Insights Group (DIG).

As part of the Data and Insights Group (DIG), you will join a large community of talented analysts who partner with Product, Newsroom, Engineering, Design, Marketing, Strategy, Finance and PMO teams across the business. The ideal candidate will be curious and a collaborative team player. They are someone who understands the value of contribution to a greater whole and the importance of analytic delivery.

Responsibilities:

• You will formulate data-driven insights, champion them and drive them into action
• You will build and maintain centralized reporting dashboards and automated reports to expand access to data and analytics
• You will write SQL to build pipelines and analyze large datasets
• You will run A/B tests, deliver test analysis and insights and advise on future tests and next steps
• You will advise business stakeholders on areas of opportunity
• You will demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working with data analytics or data science teams to deliver reporting, analysis and insight
• 1+ years of experience applying statistical methods to analytical problems
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases
• Proficiency in at least one additional scripting language like R or Python
• Experience with data visualization and presenting insights from data
• Strong communication skills and proficiency working effectively with cross-functional teams
• A collaborative mindset and sense of curiosity

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience working in big data environments such as BigQuery or AWS, querying 10M+ rows
• 1+ years of experience working in dbt or other data transformation or scheduling tool
• 1+ years of experience with version control (Github, code review)
• 1+ years of experience with A/B testing.

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Compensation and Benefits For This Role:
In addition to base salary, this role is also eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$101,000 - $114,000 USD

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