Graduate Insight Analyst

Introduction

In this role, you will be working in our B2C function working primarily in the acquisition insights team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of supportive and highly collaborative insights specialists, data scientists and engineers.

You will work across a multitude of projects ranging from supporting monthly reporting, working with senior analysts to deliver insights projects and help analyse test results. You will be part of a team who delivers tangible difference and whose work impacts day to day decision making at The Economist.

We are looking for a candidate who is curious, looking to learn new skills and with an aptitude for insight. Experience working with analytics data or other large data sets using SQL or other languages is advantageous but not essential and candidates looking to develop their technical skills are also welcomed.

Accountabilities

• Working closely with senior analysts and other members of the team to deliver insights work to product and marketing stakeholders.
• Supporting the team across a variety of different tasks ranging from reporting, to deep dive insights projects and testing.
• Collaborating across disciplines by helping to provide technical requirements to data engineers and business analysts.
• Become an expert in how The Economist acquires new subscribers and how we can optimise our channels and platforms.
• Proactively look for interesting insights and new opportunities.
  
  

Experience, Skills And Professional Attributes

• Ability to examine data critically to extract meaningful insights
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to non-technical colleagues
• Experience working with datasets
• Some familiarity with analytics systems
• A proactive approach to problem solving
  
  

The following would also be advantageous but not required:

• Experience using SQL for data analysis
• Experience working in a digital subscription or online retail business