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Newsweek · 14 hours ago

Director, Data and Analytics

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

Newsweek is a global media organization that has earned audience trust for over 90 years. They are seeking a visionary Director of Data and Analytics to lead their data needs, manage a team of professionals, and set a comprehensive data strategy to drive business growth through actionable insights.

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Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data analysts and BI specialists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment

Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Data and Analytics department, aligning it with overarching business goals

Establish departmental goals, KPIs, and operating procedures to ensure excellence in execution and impact

Champion a data-driven culture throughout the organization by empowering teams with access to timely and accurate insights

Prepare to assume leadership of the Data Engineering and Data Science needs, guiding its integration, strategy, and execution

Oversee the development of advanced audience analysis strategies to identify key demographics, behaviors, and trends, utilizing tools like Google Analytics, Comscore, and SimilarWeb

Direct the creation and enhancement of impactful dashboards and reports using BI platforms such as Microsoft Power BI and Google's data solutions

Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations for executive leadership and key stakeholders

Partner closely with content, marketing, product, and sales teams to provide data-driven guidance that optimizes strategy, enhances audience engagement, and drives revenue

Architect and oversee the organization's data ecosystem, ensuring the scalable collection, integration, and quality of data from multiple sources

Lead the strategic implementation and utilization of our core data platforms, including Microsoft and Google Cloud Platform data solutions

Develop and enforce data governance policies and standards to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across all systems

Continuously evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to advance the company's data capabilities

Qualification

Data AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceMicrosoft Power BIGoogle AnalyticsData StrategyData EngineeringSQLPythonTeam ManagementStrategic ThinkingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus

5-6 years of experience in data and analytics, with 2-3 years in a leadership role managing and mentoring a team

Proven experience building and managing high-performing analytics or BI teams, preferably within the media industry

Deep expertise with modern BI and analytics platforms, including strong experience with both Microsoft (Power BI, Fabric) and Google (Analytics, BigQuery) ecosystems

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to translate complex data into strategic narratives and influence senior executives

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously