Digital Analyst London - Commercial

Economist Group
London
3 weeks ago
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We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.

We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses,The Economist,Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity.

We are looking for a Digital Analyst for Economist Impact to be based in London on a 12 month FTC, reporting to the Senior Digital Analyst to create valuable insights and track the performance of our commercial partnerships.

In this role, you will be responsible for the full campaign lifecycle, from setting tracking requirements and implementation of tags through to gathering client’s reporting requirements and providing reporting and insights. We partner with corporations, foundations, NGOs and governments across big themes including sustainability, health and globalisation.

We are looking for someone who can work autonomously as well as part of a team to take our tracking and reporting capabilities to the next stage. This would be an ideal role for an enthusiastic, task-orientated analyst, who shows initiative in finding solutions to client’s requests. The role is highly dynamic and involves working on different projects across global accounts.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the analytics team on client partnerships, from defining tracking requirements and KPIs, preparing data visualisations, to setting up the report template and schedule.
  • Attend client calls for key accounts, presenting results, insights and recommendations.
  • Create and maintain dashboards and offer training to end users.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to provide actionable insights and optimisation opportunities that improve the effectiveness of campaigns and support decision-making.
  • Combine different data sources into a single unified view to enable holistic reporting.

To succeed in this role you must have:

  • Previous experience in a similar digital / data analyst role with 2+ years of experience.
  • Competent skills in Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Looker Data Studio (or similar tools).
  • An analytical mind and trouble-shooter mindset to problem solve in a limited amount of time.
  • Attention to detail is extremely important, along with the ability to communicate clearly.
  • A person with a genuine passion for digital and data and stays up to date with industry trends and best practices to enhance analytics capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders with conflicting priorities.
  • Ability to present reports and to explain analytics in simple terms.

Nice to have:

  • Programming language: SQL, R or Python.
  • Experience in data warehousing.
  • Knowledge and experience in using Customer Data Platforms.

You will be able to demonstrate:

  • An innovative mindset.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
  • Good at building strong relationships across businesses as well as with remote global stakeholders of different cultures.
  • Committed and determined to deliver end goals.

What we offer

Benefits:
We offer excellent benefits including an incentive programme, generous annual and parental leave policies, volunteering days and well-being support throughout the year, as well as free access to all Economist content. Country specific benefits are also offered.

Our Values:
Our values are a collective set of beliefs and behaviours that strengthen The Economist Group's purpose and demonstrate where we want to be as an organisation. They reflect on our mission to pursue progress for individuals, organisations and the world.

Independence:We are not bound to any party or interest and encourage exploration and free-thinking. We champion freedom, both within our organisation and around the world.

Integrity:We are bold in our efforts to uncover the truth and stand up for what we believe in. We inspire trust through our rigour, fact-checking and transparency.

Excellence:We aspire to the highest standards in all we do. We are ambitious and inquisitive in our pursuit of continuous progress and innovation.

Inclusivity:We value diversity in thought and background and encourage healthy debate with a breadth of perspectives. We treat our colleagues and customers fairly and respectfully.

Openness:We foster a collaborative and empathetic culture conducive to the interests, wit and initiative of our colleagues. New ideas are our lifeblood.

The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues and potential colleagues regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, gender identity, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status or any other status.

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