Job Description This job is with BBC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
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 media's 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: £44,200 - £51,533 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
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