News analyst job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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News analyst requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in news analyst job postings.
Sample news analyst requirements
- Strong writing skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field
- Proficiency in news gathering and research techniques
Sample required news analyst soft skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations
News analyst job description example 1
Apple news analyst job description
Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States
Marketing
+ Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant industry work experience with a good understanding of digital publishing and subscription business
+ Self-starter who works effectively in a fast-paced environment; is comfortable managing ambiguity while delivering results with minimal guidance
+ Excellent analytical skills with the ability to quickly translate data into actionable insights
+ Laser focus on the business goals and the end consumer
+ Comfort working closely with analytics teams
+ Strong project management capability with attention to detail
+ Energetic and collaborative team player with exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills
+ Passionate about news, media and consumer technology
+ Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate a strong point of view clearly and succinctly
**Description**
Supporting the business growth manager with: NEWS+ BUSINESS GROWTH: Work cross functionally to leverage external and internal analyses to determine where optimizations are possible and evaluate new opportunities around: - New audiences growth - New offer testing - Internal and External partnerships - Channels growth and optimization - Customer lifecycle communications - Subscribers' benefits only offers BUSINESS REPORTING AND ANALYTICS: - Daily & weekly performance reporting - Monthly forecast - Budget planning - Acquisition touch points performance vs goals - In collaboration with the various analytics teams, report on drivers of variances from projections on trial acquisition as well as back end KPIs - Ad-hoc modeling of new opportunities - Liaise between different teams to ensure projects are on track - In collaboration with Finance, determine the viability of some acquisition channels, new opportunities (content and deals)
**Education & Experience**
**Additional Requirements**
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Marketing
+ Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant industry work experience with a good understanding of digital publishing and subscription business
+ Self-starter who works effectively in a fast-paced environment; is comfortable managing ambiguity while delivering results with minimal guidance
+ Excellent analytical skills with the ability to quickly translate data into actionable insights
+ Laser focus on the business goals and the end consumer
+ Comfort working closely with analytics teams
+ Strong project management capability with attention to detail
+ Energetic and collaborative team player with exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills
+ Passionate about news, media and consumer technology
+ Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate a strong point of view clearly and succinctly
**Description**
Supporting the business growth manager with: NEWS+ BUSINESS GROWTH: Work cross functionally to leverage external and internal analyses to determine where optimizations are possible and evaluate new opportunities around: - New audiences growth - New offer testing - Internal and External partnerships - Channels growth and optimization - Customer lifecycle communications - Subscribers' benefits only offers BUSINESS REPORTING AND ANALYTICS: - Daily & weekly performance reporting - Monthly forecast - Budget planning - Acquisition touch points performance vs goals - In collaboration with the various analytics teams, report on drivers of variances from projections on trial acquisition as well as back end KPIs - Ad-hoc modeling of new opportunities - Liaise between different teams to ensure projects are on track - In collaboration with Finance, determine the viability of some acquisition channels, new opportunities (content and deals)
**Education & Experience**
**Additional Requirements**
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024