What are the responsibilities and job description for the Newsroom Data Analyst - Deseret News Job at Deseret Book in Salt Lake City position at Deseret Book?
Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
The Role :
The newsroom analyst will help us ensure our investment in journalism matches the needs of our growing online audience. The successful candidate will demonstrate a combination of keen data analysis skills and the ability to work with editors and writers to share insights and recommend strategies to reach wider audiences.
Much of this role will be self-led, so we are looking for someone with a history of proactive ownership. Unlike other analytics positions, this role is less about fulfilling requests for data and analysis, and more about uncovering insights that lead to concrete business actions.
This position will work closely with both the product manager & data analyst and with newsroom leaders and writers. This position will from our offices in Salt Lake City with the option to work remotely at times.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in statistics, math, economics, information systems, marketing or related field
- 1-3 years of experience in data analysis, preferably with digital news media
- Not intimidated by SQL, and interested in becoming a pro
- Basic proficiency with data visualization tools
- Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- An appreciation for journalism and an interest in digital publishing
- Strong communication skills, particularly in explaining technical concepts
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
Core Responsibilities :
Day-to-Day Activities :
Strategic Projects
Stakeholder Collaboration
Performance Monitoring & Analysis
Technical Implementation
Our team
You will join an energetic group of colleagues who aspire to the best processes for development that fit our team. Our team members don't take themselves too seriously, but we are serious about working together as digital innovators.
Our culture
Culture is a very important part of the Deseret News Publishing Company. We look for people who exhibit and exemplify our Cultural Beliefs :
Our company
The Deseret News is Utah's oldest newspaper and the Beehive state's longest continuously-operating business. Our primary focus is digital and our reach is national and global with over half of our online readers living outside of Utah.
