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The Wall Street Journal · 5 months ago

VP Technology, Insights and Analytics

NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$250K/yr - $300K/yr

12+ years exp

Dow Jones is seeking a Vice President of Analytics with a proven track record leading high performing analytics teams that foster data-informed business decisions at all levels. The role involves shaping and executing the analytics and insights strategy to provide critical data-driven insights across various brands and business sectors.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInternet

Responsibilities

Build, lead and inspire a high-performing team of data analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning

Drive the development of executive-facing data products, giving our C-suite the data and insights they need to run the business

Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights, and join stakeholders in the room as a key partner to make strategic decisions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, news, sales, and finance and ensure we have a consistent and correct view of complex business dynamics

Champion and scale a self-service analytics model, empowering business teams with the tools and data literacy needed to make informed decisions independently

Evaluate and select technologies and data tools to support shipping high quality analytics

Establish analytics best practices, ensuring effective data governance, quality, and security standards are maintained

Own the analytics roadmap, defining strategic priorities and aligning resource allocation to maximize business impact

Build and model a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and innovation

Qualification

Analytics leadershipData-driven insightsModern data stackB2B/B2C business modelsSQLPython/RBI/visualization platformsMedia industry experienceLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

12+ years in analytics or data science, with at least 5+ years of senior leadership experience managing and developing leaders

Degree in a quantitative field (statistics, computer science, economics, etc) or equivalent experience

Experience leading high performing analytics or data science teams, ideally as head of the function

A proven track record of influencing C-suite and cross-functional leaders (e.g., Product, Marketing, Newsroom) to shape business strategy with clear, actionable insights

Deep understanding of the modern data stack and analytics toolkit (e.g., SQL, Python/R, cloud data warehouses, BI/visualization platforms, A/B testing frameworks)

Deep expertise in b2b and b2c subscription-based business models, with proven experience analyzing the full customer lifecycle (acquisition, engagement, retention, and churn) to drive revenue growth

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills