Full-Time

Business Insights and Strategy Manager

Opinion

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Dow Jones

Dow Jones

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides business news and financial data

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$85k - $105kAnnually

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Category
Business Research
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Python
R
BigQuery
SQL
Tableau
Looker
Data Analysis
Google Analytics
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years of experience in data analytics
  • Experience with cloud-based data warehouses (BigQuery) and modeling complex data transformations with SQL to meet business requirements
  • Knowledge of product testing, A/B testing, and modeling needed
  • The ability to manage, organize and present data in a clear, concise and actionable format
  • Great communication skills to be able to teach editors and reporters how to use tools and think about audience data
  • The ability to turn raw data into visual insights to help support content decisions
  • Flexible workflow and ability to manage multiple assignments in a dynamic environment
  • Creativity and strong critical thinking skills
  • Experience creating project strategy plans to identify tasks, milestones, and deliverables
  • Management experience is a plus; this role will include managing a reporting analyst
  • Knowledge of Python (preferred) or R
  • Familiarity with statistical and significance tests
  • Experience creating data pipelines
  • Experience with Tableau or Looker is helpful but not required
  • Knowledge of digital web analytics tools, including Omniture, Google Analytics, Parse.ly or Chartbeat
  • An understanding of the principles of the WSJ Opinion pages
Responsibilities
  • Lead Opinion's data analyst strategy, making decisions to drive product strategy based upon an analysis of readership and feedback from subscribers.
  • Automate more reporting so we can devote more time to learn about our audience and deliver these insights into tangible product and strategy recommendations.
  • Work closely with the editorial page's managing editor and will be the liaison between Opinion and senior managers in Product, Marketing, Finance, and Engineering who will work together on projects to implement strategic initiatives.
  • Assist the managing editor with business cases for traffic growth initiatives, such as social media posting cadence on main handles and product enhancements, as well as analyzing data from new platforms to inform better business decisions and our platform strategy (e.g., Snap, YouTube, Instagram).
  • Be a key leader on a small team. As such, we're looking for a high-energy, collaborative team player with demonstrated management experience.
  • Encompass strong communication skills - be someone who is excited about partnering with colleagues across the Opinion section.

Dow Jones provides business news, financial information, and data intelligence to financial firms, professionals, and investors. Its main products include the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, and Factiva, which offer breaking news, exclusive insights, and comprehensive data sets. Dow Jones also focuses on risk and compliance solutions, assisting businesses in managing issues like anti-money laundering and economic sanctions. Unlike many competitors, Dow Jones operates on a subscription-based model, along with data licensing and advertising revenue, allowing it to leverage its extensive media and data resources to empower clients with the information necessary for informed decision-making.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1881

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The divestiture of VentureSource data could provide Dow Jones with additional capital to invest in its primary business areas, potentially leading to innovation and growth.

What critics are saying

  • Selling off valuable data assets like VentureSource may reduce Dow Jones' competitive edge in the venture capital market intelligence space.

What makes Dow Jones unique

  • Dow Jones' sale of VentureSource data to CB Insights indicates a strategic shift, potentially focusing more on core competencies like financial news and data analytics.

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