Senior Analyst, Data & Insights, Games

Thenewyorktimes
New York, NY
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level data analysts with a strong technical background in SQL and scripting, who thrive in collaborative environments and are based in New York, NY.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years of data analytics experience and a collaborative mindset working in media or journalism.
    — “partner with Product, Newsroom, Engineering, Design, Marketing, Strategy, Finance and PMO teams across the business”
  • Candidates with strong SQL skills and experience in building data pipelines and analyzing large datasets.
    — “Write SQL to build pipelines and analyze large datasets”
  • Candidates who have worked in big data environments with experience querying 10M+ rows.
    — “1+ years of experience working in big data environments such as BigQuery or Amazon Web Services, querying 10M+ rows”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days per week in-office at the New York City headquarters.
    — “hybrid role based in our New York City headquarters. You can typically expect to come into the office 3 days/week”
  • The role emphasizes the importance of aligning with the company's journalistic mission and values.
    — “Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in creating centralized dashboards and automated reports for cross-functional teams.
    — “Develop centralized reporting dashboards and automated reports to expand access to data and analytics”
  • Emphasize your track record in delivering actionable insights from A/B testing and statistical analysis.
    — “Run A/B tests, deliver test insights and advise on future tests and next steps”
  • Showcase your ability to advise partners on areas of opportunity using data-driven strategies.
    — “Advise partners on areas of opportunity”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • data-driven insights
  • centralized reporting
  • A/B test delivery
Typical background
data analystdata scientist

Skills & requirements

Required

Data AnalysisSQLData VisualizationA/B TestingCollaboration

Preferred

Big Data EnvironmentsdbtVersion ControlAI

Stack & domain

SQLRPythonData VisualizationA/B TestingBigQueryAmazon Web ServicesdbtVersion ControlGitCode ReviewCollaborativeCuriousAnalyticalProblem-solvingCommunicationData AnalyticsData ScienceStatistical MethodsProduct ManagementNewsroomEngineeringDesignMarketingStrategyFinanceProject Management

About the role

Original posting from Thenewyorktimes via Greenhouse

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. 

About the Role, Mission or Department Overview

The New York Times is looking for a Senior Analyst to join the Data and Insights Group (DIG).

As part of the Data and Insights Group (DIG), you will join a large community of experienced analysts. You will partner with Product, Newsroom, Engineering, Design, Marketing, Strategy, Finance and PMO teams across the business. We are looking for a curious and a collaborative team player- someone who understands the value of contribution to a greater whole and the importance of analytic delivery.

This is a hybrid role based in our New York City headquarters. You can typically expect to come into the office 3 days/week.

Responsibilities:

Create data-driven insights, promote them and lead them into action

Develop centralized reporting dashboards and automated reports to expand access to data and analytics

Write SQL to build pipelines and analyze large datasets

Run A/B tests, deliver test insights and advise on future tests and next steps

Advise partners on areas of opportunity

Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Data and Insights

Basic Qualifications:

2+ years of experience working with data analytics or data science teams to deliver analysis

1+ years of experience applying statistical methods to analytical problems

Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases

Proficiency in at least one additional scripting language like R or Python

Experience with data visualization and presenting insights from data

A collaborative mindset and sense of curiosity

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of experience working in big data environments such as BigQuery or Amazon Web Services, querying 10M+ rows

1+ years of experience working in dbt or other data transformation or scheduling tool

1+ years of experience with version control (Github, code review)

1+ years of experience with A/B testing.

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For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The annual base pay range for this role is between:$101,000—$114,000 USDCandidate Use of GenAI Tools:

We’re excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

If you’re an engineering candidate, we’ll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here. 

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