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Data Analyst

This is a great opportunity to work as part of the Operational Analytics team within the wider Insight & Analytics (I&A) team, powering The Telegraph’s business towards our goal of 1.5m subscribers. The Operational Analytics team ensures data integrity of several of our key data products across Editorial, Subscriptions and Advertising and delivers best in class BI and reporting tools that not only measure our KPIs but promotes self-serve across the business.

This is a hybrid role suitable for someone who has experience in the insight & analytics function but also has a strong, technical data background and enjoys solving data challenges, or a budding analytics engineer.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct data investigations across platforms used by Insight & Analytics, exploring the data and providing recommendations to help with resolutions.
Ensure the business logic for key I&A data is up-to-date, allowing for seamless reporting and analytical delivery across the department.
Keep our documentation up to date from both a technical and business facing point of view
Undertake maintenance & scope requirements for the Single Customer View data asset, collaborating with our Data Platform & Technology teams.
Understand the end to end view of data processing, whilst continuously identifying opportunities for improvement and automation.
Develop new data products and tools that can be utilised across Insight & Analytics and wider business stakeholders, to optimise insight generation and deliver quicker results

High SQL literacy, with the ability to join and transform multiple, complex datasets
Experience working with large datasets, such as digital analytics hit logs or large customer databases at a raw/hit level
Ability to communicate and present complex data simply and clearly to non-technical stakeholders of all levels across The Telegraph
Experience with building dashboards and visualisations in BI tools (e.g. Google/Looker Data Studio, Tableau or similar)
A positive and productive attitude that proactively finds solutions to problems, constructively balancing the speed and quality of delivery.
Stakeholder management skills. We’re not a ticket in/out team, but a partner to the business that helps set successful growth strategies and proactively identify new opportunities.

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website

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What You Should Know About Data Analyst, The Telegraph

Join The Telegraph as a Data Analyst and be a vital part of the Operational Analytics team within our broader Insight & Analytics (I&A) division. This hybrid role is perfect for someone with a robust technical background in data and experience in analytics, who thrives on solving data-related challenges. In this position, you will conduct data investigations across our platforms, ensuring the integrity of key data products used in Editorial, Subscriptions, and Advertising. Your knack for understanding complex data will enable seamless reporting, while your ability to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders will drive impactful business decisions. You’ll keep documentation updated, maintain the Single Customer View data asset, and collaborate closely with our Data Platform & Technology teams. Your expertise with SQL and experience in building impactful dashboards will play a key role in developing new BI tools that optimize insight generation. At The Telegraph, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, offering unique benefits, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant culture that embraces flexibility. Whether you’re providing strategic insights or automating reporting processes, your proactive approach and positive attitude will help us achieve our goal of attracting 1.5 million subscribers. Ready to make a difference? Join us!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Data Analyst at The Telegraph?

As a Data Analyst at The Telegraph, you will be responsible for conducting data investigations, ensuring the integrity of key data products, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with technical teams. You'll also focus on developing new data products and tools, ensuring high SQL literacy to manage complex datasets, and communicating findings effectively to non-technical stakeholders to support business strategies.