Senior Data Analyst, BBC Monitoring
Senior Data Analyst, BBC Monitoring
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Job Introduction
No other media organisation has an operation like BBC Monitoring with its ability to track decipher and analyse news media in dozens of languages. Our detailed knowledge of complex media environments in the non-Western world puts us in a unique position to spot unusual media behaviour or evolving propaganda tactics which could act as an early warning system for shifting geopolitical or societal dynamics.
Our expertise stems from access to hard-to-reach sources knowledge of a particular region or topic and fluency of a combination of languages. Whether the story is about jihadism media freedom propaganda disinformation or social medias potential to be a force for change we can offer a unique perspective.
With an increasing importance of data analysis and visualisation this role is part of a newly formed central editorial hub providing support to all BBCM editorial teams. As a Senior Data Analyst you will use your experience and skills to ensure a consistent best-practice approach is taken to data collection and analysis. You will drive excellence across the department and encourage collaboration to deliver in-depth data analysis and actionable insights within the editorial output. This role will be at the heart of driving a strategic transition to a more data-driven organisation.
Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing and driving best practice across BBCM.
- Support the transition to a more data-driven approach in editorial output.
- Mentor and develop other editorial team members to build on skill and potential.
- Proactively encourage and develop opportunities to use data and evidence in editorial output.
- Create key visual dashboards to enable editorial teams to provide ongoing insight into ongoing areas of analysis.
- Evangelise a data-driven culture running training workshops and knowledge shares.
- Develop own skills in analytics-related areas keeping up to date with the latest developments in the field.
- Liaise with suppliers and assessing tools.
Are you the right candidate
- In-depth knowledge of media analytics data measurement methodologies and industry standards including online and offline channels.
- Experience of building dashboards using tools such as Tableau Kibana Power BI or similar tools
- Extensive knowledge of one or more scripting languages e.g. SQL R Python
- Experience of social analysis and listening tools and methodologies such as BrandWatch Crowdtangle or similar
- Comfortable working alongside cross-functional teams interacting with Product Managers Engineers Journalists Business Development etc.
- Understanding of compliance issues related to data
- Understanding of agile methodology & principles of product management.
- Experience of mentoring training and coaching.
Desirable
- Experience of working with editorial teams on using data in output
- Knowledge of Editorial Guidelines and relevant areas of data compliance
Package Description
Band: D
Contract type: Permanent Full-time
Department: BBC Monitoring
Location: Flexible (UK) - Hybrid
Proposed Salary Range: 44200 - 51533 per annum depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
