Senior Data Analyst, Acquisition

Job Description

The Data and Analytics department drives strategic and operational decisions for The Washington Post. This highly visible team applies analytics and insights to support strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational support company-wide and is currently seeking a Senior Data Analyst.

As our Senior Data Analyst focusing on acquisition, you will lead data initiatives to drive subscriber growth. Your expertise will shape strategies, optimize acquisition campaigns, and deliver actionable insights to maximize customer acquisition efficiency and lifetime value.

You'll work in close collaboration with the marketing, newsroom, product, engineering, advertising and finance departments on a diverse range of projects that have a critical and strategic impact on all aspects of the company. You will regularly interact with various stakeholders in these departments, understand needs, build reports, conduct data analysis, and make actionable recommendations. You will love solving open-ended problems by taking mountains of data, transforming it into meaningful analysis aimed at identifying solutions and opportunities.

Motivation

• You want to help shape strategy for different products and teams by turning ambiguous questions into actionable answers.
• You enjoy the balance of both technical data-wrangling (writing queries, code) and engaging presentations (summarizing takeaways, visualizing data).
• You have a knack for synthesizing different aspects of the business (finance, advertising, engineering, content) to make the more relevant recommendations to various teams.
• You find value in educating coworkers about different metrics, KPIs, and analytics tools.
• You think about the full picture of data, from tracking requirements to efficient processing to digestible reporting.
• You can say you enjoy working on multiple projects at one time.
• You are energized by working on complex problems and sharing your results with others.
• You find meaning in supporting teammates and leading through example.

Responsibilities

Data Strategy & Insights

Data Analysis & Visualization

Collaboration & Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The Washington Post's policy for employees is five days per week in the office, with exceptions for newsgathering and general business travel.

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey :

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is :

81,600.00 - 136,000.00 USD Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post . We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow ?

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Salary : $81,600 - $136,000