Media Data Analyst

Make it Good; Johannesburg; Hybride; ZAR 420 000 - 700 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Performance bonus

Birthday leave

Résumé du poste

Make it Good is seeking a data analyst in Johannesburg to turn audience and content data into actionable insights. You'll work hybrid, analyzing customer, content and platform performance, building dashboards and automating reports to guide decisions across streaming, live broadcast and sports.

The role requires 5+ years in data analytics, media experience, advanced Excel/SQL, and strong communication skills. A relevant bachelor’s degree and a valid driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of data analytics experience in media or digital content.
• Experience in media, broadcast, digital content or subscription services.
• Advanced Excel and SQL skills.
• Experience with Google Analytics or similar platforms.
• Strong data visualization and dashboard development skills.
• Experience with reporting automation.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• Analyse customer, content and platform performance data.
• Spot trends and turn them into recommendations.
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Build and maintain live dashboards and automated reporting tools.
• Prepare client and advertiser dashboards with ROI and recommendations.
• Act as go-to expert for NPAW analytics, including data validation.
• Manage As-Run files and consolidate scheduling, transmission and content performance data.
• Be the main contact for Nielsen and other audience measurement partners.
• Develop AI-powered tools to benchmark data against market shifts.
• Set reporting standards and definitions to keep data consistent.
• Find ways to automate manual reporting and make insights easier to access.

Connaissances

5+ years data analysis

Advanced Excel

SQL

Google Analytics

Data visualization

Dashboard development

Reporting automation

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Under pressure work

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Outils

NPAW analytics

Emplifi

Zoho

Castoola

Nielsen

Description du poste

Location: Johannesburg North

Work model: Hybrid (in office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).

Salary: Market-related

Why you'd want to work here:

• Medical aid
• Performance bonus
• Birthday leave
• High trust, zero micromanagement
• Family-oriented team with very little politics

About our client:

A fast-growing, tech-driven African media group is looking for a Data Analyst to join their team. They work across streaming, live broadcast and sport, and they need someone who can turn audience and content data into insights that shape real decisions. If you're curious, adaptable and love knowing why people watch what they watch, this one's for you.

What the job involves..

• Analysing customer, content and platform performance data
• Spotting trends, patterns, risks and opportunities, then turning them into clear recommendations
• Producing daily, weekly and monthly performance reports
• Building and maintaining live dashboards and automated reporting tools
• Preparing client and advertiser campaign dashboards and presentations, with ROI and recommendations
• Acting as the go-to expert for NPAW analytics, including data validation and fixing discrepancies
• Managing As-Run files and consolidating scheduling, transmission and content performance data
• Being the main point of contact for Nielsen and other audience measurement partners
• Developing AI-powered tools to benchmark the business's data against market shifts
• Setting reporting standards and definitions to keep data consistent across the business
• Finding ways to automate manual reporting and make insights easier to access

What you need to be considered:

• 5 years + experience in data analysis
• Experience in media, broadcast, digital content or subscription services
• Advanced Excel and SQL skills
• Experience with Google Analytics or similar analytics platforms
• Strong data visualisation and dashboard development skills
• Experience with reporting automation
• A sharp analytical mind and excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to present insights to management and clients
• Ability to work well under pressure
• A relevant bachelor's degree
• A valid driver's licence

Bonus points if you:

• Are currently working at a media agency or media owner
• Have worked with NPAW, Nielsen or similar audience measurement tools
• Understand Nielsen methodologies and industry measurement practices
• Have used tools like Emplifi (Socialbakers), Zoho or Castoola