Content analyst job description

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Currently, all staff and non-staff are working remotely except for select roles that have an in office requirement. We value the health and safety of the people that work for us above all else, and our office re-openings will remain contingent on the course of the COVID variants and federal, state and local safety guidelines and recommendations.

THE DIVISION'S STORY

Most people don't realize the importance of the Finance department in keeping our business operating without hitches and delays. That's probably because we oversee many of the more quietly glamorous, back-office functions that drive our bottom line. We not only forecast, build and manage budgets, we also collect and analyze important data that helps leadership make the best decisions. All of this sounds exciting to you because you love numbers and spreadsheets, and especially love great entertainment.

THE ROLE: Content Sales Analyst (Temporary)

This team oversees Content Sales and reviews and validates data at the SKU (episode) level so that it can be submitted to the Participations department for quarterly statement processing.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Content Sales Analyst will assist in tasks associated with obtaining, reviewing, and compiling feed files for our various revenue streams at the episode level. Responsibilities include:

* Partner closely with Manager to identify SKU research efforts. This requires a significant amount of data analysis in Excel. Experience with macros and pivot tables will optimize the process.
* Obtain from our various customers' portals the monthly revenue reports and match titles to our internal program ID.
* Prepare feed files at the SKU level for submission to the Participations department.
* Update cash reconciliation reports as revenue is collected.
* The Content Sales Analyst will also be tasked with ensure that the related participations liability account is reconciled quarterly.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

The Content Sales Analyst will gain an understanding of the various Content Sales revenue streams within a major media company. This entails identifying how revenues are reported, collected, and allocated to each program streamed.

YOUR STORY:

* Advanced use of Excel, macros, and pivot tables
* Ability to modify and analyze data
* Ability to multitask
* Great organizational skills

Please note project assignment associates are engaged to provide service to A+E Networks on a temporary basis in connection with a specific project. Project assignment associates are hired and employed through a third party vendor with a duration/tenure of no longer than eighteen (18) months

Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States

Marketing

+ 5+ years of relevant experience across product management, business intelligence, strategy, and management consulting, and prior work experience in the game industry

+ Deep knowledge of and passion for mobile games, and a hunger to help define the future of gaming

+ A self-motivated, driven individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

+ Proven ability to synthesize insights from data and industry sources and package those insights into persuasive, impactful proposals

+ Experience with economy and system design for mobile games

+ Comfortable in managing KPIs for live and long-term engagement for mobile games

+ Extraordinary quantitative skills with high proficiency in Excel (Tableau & SQL experience is a plus)

+ Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail

+ Proven ability to build trust and influence in both internal and external relationships

**Description**

The ideal candidate is one who has been a top performer in their career with a consistent track record of accomplishment. The candidate should feel comfortable dealing with complex and ambiguous situations. AS THE CONTENT STRATEGY ANALYST, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: - Blend quantitative insights with qualitative research of games to draw actionable recommendations internally and externally - Analyze, collect, organize, and disseminate a significant amount of information with attention to detail and accuracy - Review the current catalog of games and see opportunities - Collaborate with other cross-functional groups within Apple to define and create reporting and business intelligence tools, including data visualization tools

**Education & Experience**

**Additional Requirements**

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The Product Content Specialist is responsible for sourcing, processing, and maintaining item-specific content for an Ecommerce catalog spanning dozens of product categories and hundreds of thousands of products. Item-specific content includes a mix of descriptive attributes, compelling selling copy, images, and appropriate search terms for each product.
This position, within the digital marketing team, plays a critical role in:

* the launch of new product offerings,
* the overall quality of online product descriptions and selling copy, and
* our customer's ability to search for, find, and buy with confidence the products they are looking for.

A successful candidate will be able to:

* use a mix of semi-automated and manual processes to populate structured content for retail web display,
* adapt existing processes to account for diverse and changing inputs without sacrificing work quality or completeness,
* work collaboratively with internal company stakeholders to ensure content is accurate and updated in a timely manner,
* become an in-house expert on contracted third-party product content solutions and work with those solution vendors to improve their offering,
* become an expert on PIM (Product Information Management) functionality, integrations, best practices, and data processing,
* leverage content grading tools and analytics to report progress and identify areas of opportunity,
* improve our item content and ensure critical pieces of information are present and accurate

The ideal candidate has a great attitude, is a team player, loves problem solving and spreadsheets, has a keen attention to detail, and an interest in constantly improving complex business processes.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Review, prepare, and correct item content from partners to ensure it is in line with W.B. Mason quality standards
* Load large sets of data into in River PIM
* Ensure proper item classification and recommend new categories as we expand our selection
* Certify that website search results and category product rankings reflect the goals of the business and are relevant to our customer shopping experience
* Improve item keywords using analytics to ensure relevant items return in search
* Provide quality assurance with periodic audits on existing content
* Serve as a resource and interface with vendor partners on content guideline questions
* Field and execute on the set-up of customer-specific items online
* Pitch in on related projects as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Team Player
* Self-starter
* Analytical thinker
* Keen attention to detail
* Exceptional time-management
* Able to meet strict deadlines
* Able to work in a fast-paced environment
* Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft excel skills (XLOOKUP, pivots, formulas)
* Prior PIM experience managing PDP (Product Display Page) content in a retail environment preferred

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

* Bachelors' Degree
* 0-2 years professional experience in a relevant field (relevant internship experience accepted)

Minimum QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers for data entry. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Equal Opportunity EmployerW.B. Mason Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.