Senior Analyst, Data & Insights, Growth (Algorithmic Targeting)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

The New York Times is seeking a senior data analyst in New York City to support its journalistic mission by leveraging data insights. The role involves writing SQL queries, developing analytics dashboards, and collaborating across departments to enhance reader engagement and subscription strategies.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years experience in data analytics, strong skills in SQL and Python or R, and a passion for independent journalism. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data analytics or data science teams.
• Proficiency in SQL with relational databases.
• 1+ years of experience with A/B testing or experimental methods.

Responsibilities

• Write SQL to pipeline and analyze big data.
• Develop dashboards for data access and analytics.
• Perform data analyses and present findings to partners.
• Run A/B Tests and deliver insights and future recommendations.

Skills

Data analytics experience

Proficiency in SQL

Proficiency in Python or R

Experience in A/B testing

Education

Quantitative degree

Tools

Google BigQuery

AWS

Data visualization tools (Tableau, Mode)

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, Mission or Department Overview

The Times is looking for a creative senior data analyst who is passionate about data and eager for the opportunity to support the Times journalistic mission. As part of the Data and Insights Group (DIG), you will join a large community of data analysts who partner with Product, Engineering, Design, and PMO teams across the business. You will report to the Director of Growth Analytics and will be embedded in the Algorithmic Targeting (ALTA) team's Access & Messaging squad, which develops, deploys, tests, and analyzes machine learning models to drive reader engagement and subscription.

Responsibilities

• You will write SQL to pipeline and analyze big data
• You will develop dashboards to expand access to data and analytics
• You will perform data-oriented analyses and present them to high-level partners in slide decks and memos to guide team strategy
• You will run A/B Tests and provide scope and analysis
• You will deliver test analysis, advice on future tests and next steps
• You will produce insights, advocating for them and driving them into action
• You will work with analysts on other teams to understand ALTA's contribution to our goals and trends
• You will investigate and visualize relationships between our models' outputs and user segments and behavior, to motivate algorithm improvements
• 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

• 3+ years of experience working with data analytics or data science teams to deliver reporting, analysis and insight or a quantitative degree
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases
• Proficiency in Python or R
• 1+ years of experience in A/B testing or experimental methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Google BigQuery, AWS, or other big data environments
• Comfort with version control (Github, code review)
• 1+ years of experience with data visualization tools such as Mode, Tableau, or Lookr
• 1+ years of experience applying statistics to strategic problems

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The annual base pay range for this role is between: $101,000—$114,000 USD

Benefits

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.

The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email [e-mail]. Emails sent for unrelated issues will not receive a response.

The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.