Data and reporting analyst job description

Data Reporter St. Louis, MO, USA Req #16364 Friday, October 7, 2022

We are looking for a reporter who can use data to find and deliver great stories, and understands the impact that local news can have in a community. The reporter will join forces with beat reporters and editors to produce daily stories, enterprise, graphics and sophisticated data projects, and must be able to balance it all. Knowledge of public records laws and the ability to negotiate for data are essential.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of statistics and data analysis and must have experience using spreadsheet software, SQL, and Python or R. Familiarity with QGIS or other mapping software is preferred.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter explaining your approach to the job, and six stories that best show your abilities.

Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of high-quality local news, with 77 daily newspapers in 26 states that have print, digital and e-replica versions. Lee's newspapers have a combined circulation of more than 1.2 million daily. Our digital sites attract more than 44 million unique visits monthly. We also have a rapidly growing roster of digital products for consumers, and are committed to aggressive digital growth.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at .

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

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The Development Services Central Reporting and Analytics team is looking for a seasoned Data Analyst to level up their growing strategy and analytics program. This department unites Customer Service, Localization, and Blizzard Academy through strategic data insights.

As a Senior Data Analyst, you will work with internal and external departments to provide reporting and analysis related to player behavior, Customer Service contact forecasting, CS operations, and more.The ideal candidate is a highly responsible, organized, and self-motivated individual who thrives best in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Candidates must have a demonstrated aptitude for working well with people across all levels of management.
Responsibilities
Partner with analysts and engineers to own data analytic initiatives Perform analysis and valuation (ROI, CBA) for strategic initiatives. Create meaningful data visualizations for Blizzard Leadership. Use query and programming languages to develop data pipelines Leverage tools such as Tableau and SSIS to deliver insights and visibility to key business metrics Participate in and contribute to a culture of inclusion and diversity


Requirements
Passion for data analytics and business insights Strong, proven skills with SQL (or SQL like environment) and Python Comfortable working in ambiguous areas where learning and adaptability are key skills Experience designing, maintaining, and enhancing dashboards using data visualization tools such as Tableau 5+ years of relevant experience in Gaming, Data Analytics, Data Science, or Business Intelligence


Pluses
A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or other quantitative field Experience working in a multi-terabyte data volume environment Experience with some or all of the following: data modeling, data visualization, statistics Additional programming language experience in C++ or C# Familiar with agile project management tools such as Jira


Required Application Materials


Resume Cover letter that includes why you are interested in the Data Analyst role.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We've worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences...ever. Join us!

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Application Instructions

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position.

Job Description

The Washington Post Data Team is seeking a collaborative reporter who can use data and quantitative analysis to cover demography and public policy, helping to explain how the two intersect across many facets of American life. This reporter will be tasked with helping Post readers understand shifting population trends and social movement across the United States as well as resulting impacts on policy.

This position will be embedded in the America desk, a team that chronicles changes in the nation's culture and communities and covers major national news stories. This data reporter will also work frequently with The Post's social issues, democracy and politics teams.

First and foremost, we are seeking someone who can identify great stories powered by data, and who can partner with journalists focused on text, graphics and other story-telling formats. We are looking for someone with a team spirit who has keen instincts for data that can yield compelling stories.

This reporter will tell data-driven, U.S.-based stories focused on demographic dimensions such as gender, race, age and ethnicity. By acquiring data, conducting statistical analysis, creating visualizations and pursuing traditional lines of reporting, we expect this reporter to produce revelatory work that provides insight into how the U.S. is changing and the ways in which public policy is (or is not) addressing emerging disparities.

Candidates should be curious lifelong learners who are happy to help a teammate and who thrive through sharing knowledge and working together. Key skills for the job are critical thinking, deep skepticism and a healthy dose of good cheer. Candidates should also have several years of experience in data journalism, be adept with an analysis language such as R or Python, and have familiarity with SQL, the command line and version control. Spatial analysis and other mapping skills for exploratory analysis are a major plus in this role.

This position is based in Washington, D.C., on The Post's Data Team, a growing group of journalists who work across the newsroom to unearth impactful stories from data.

Interested candidates should send a résumé, three clips as PDFs and a cover letter outlining a vision for the role to our jobs portal. All application materials can be uploaded to the same field. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by 08/25/2022 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Data Editor Meghan Hoyer and Team America Editor Cathleen Decker.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

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