Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.

Newsweek is actively

seeking

a visionary and strategic

Director, Data and Analytics
to

lead

our data

needs

. In this

crucial

role, you will

be responsible for

managing and mentoring

an initial

team of professionals with

expertise

in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence. You will set

the

comprehensive data strategy for the organization, driving business growth by transforming data into actionable insights. This role will oversee our analytics and BI ecosystem, built on both

Google and Microsoft data solutions

, with a clear roadmap to incorporate and lead the

Data

science and engineering

skillsets

in the future.

This is a full-time position with hours from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Our office is located in Canary Wharf, London, but you are not required to come in and can work remotely from home in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Team Management:

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.

Analytics & Business Intelligence:

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.

Data Strategy & Platform Oversight:

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.

Required Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with
Data Engineering concepts
, including ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and data warehousing.
Proficiency
with SQL or Python for advanced data analysis and manipulation.
Knowledge of digital marketing strategies, content performance metrics, and subscription-based business models.

Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.

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