Director, Data and Analytics

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November 18

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Newsweek is a global media organization that delivers news, analysis, and commentary across a wide range of topics including politics, technology, health, finance, and entertainment. It offers articles, insights, and updates on world events and issues, and provides a platform for opinion and debate. Newsweek is known for its publications both in print and online, serving a diverse audience with factual reporting and unique storytelling.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 1933

📱 Media

📋 Description

• 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. • 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 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.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus. • Significant relevant experience in data and analytics, plus experience 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• Work remotely from home in the UK • Full-time position with hours from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.