Data Analyst

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Data Analyst to join our Insights & Analytics team . Reporting to the Director of Insights & Analytics, you’ll play a key role in supporting the end-to-end data lifecycle, from data collection and processing to analysis and visualisation, helping to drive data-informed decisions across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with around 1–2 years of relevant experience who is eager to deepen their data expertise, contribute to impactful projects, and help strengthen our reporting, automation, and data storytelling capabilities.

The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in data analysis (e.g. SQL, Python/R), familiarity with data warehousing, and a keen eye for detail. An interest in TV, media, or entertainment is a strong advantage, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.

This is a permanent position. This role will be hybrid based in the London office, working on exciting, award-winning brands like Sky HISTORY and Crime+Investigation.

Key responsibilities:

• Gather, clean, and validate data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, streamline data processes, and enhance reporting standards, contributing to best practices across the team.
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve dashboards and reports, primarily using tools such as Power BI, with an emphasis on automating routine reporting and enabling self-serve analytics.
• Support small to medium-scale data projects, helping to track milestones, coordinate tasks, and ensure timely delivery.
• Respond to ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from stakeholders, delivering clear, actionable insights.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure data relevance, quality, and accessibility

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical Thinking – Ability to approach problems methodically and draw meaningful conclusions from data.
• Project Coordination – Capable of managing timelines, priorities, and deliverables across multiple tasks.
• Clear Communication – Comfortable conveying complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Builds trusted relationships and understands the needs of diverse teams.
• Proactive Mindset – Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a continuous improvement attitude.

Minimum Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in a data analyst or related role.
• Proficiency in SQL and one or more analytical/statistical programming languages (e.g., Python, R).
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar).
• Strong understanding of data wrangling, cleansing, and manipulation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets and derive insights.
• Familiarity with data warehousing and cloud platforms (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake, AWS).
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Highly organised, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in the media, TV, or entertainment sector.
• Understanding of business performance metrics, KPIs, and digital analytics.

About Us

At Hearst Networks EMEA, we share stories that matter, inspiring and exciting our audiences with hit US franchises (The Curse of Oak Island, Pawn Stars), must-see docudramas (Royal Kill List and Colosseum), and original commissions (Sex: A Bonkers History with Amanda Holden, Royal Autopsy, Cops Gone Bad with Will Mellor). Over the past few years, we’ve championed our own original programming and relished in the successes of recent series’ such as The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd, Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman, The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Royal Mob.

We welcome talented candidates with infectious enthusiasm and creativity, who love what they do, and are ready to learn, develop and thrive. Here you’ll find a community of innovative, collaborative and inspiring people who aren’t afraid to embrace responsibility and try new things together, as a team.

We are a certified Great Place to Work® with a motivated and supportive culture that believes in working to live, not just living to work. Every employee has a voice and is encouraged to be themselves and be ambitious. With offices in Rome, Madrid, London, Warsaw, Munich and Johannesburg, we are a truly international organisation that celebrates difference and diversity.

As an inclusive employer, we value the diversity of our teams and want our workforce to reflect our wider society. We encourage and welcome applications from people from under-represented backgrounds and are keen to make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all. Please do let us know if you require any adjustments or assistance for meetings and communications with you when you apply for a role with us.

Hearst Networks EMEA Values

Curiosity is what drives us to question, explore, and innovate. We approach challenges with an open mind, ready to grow and evolve as the world changes around us. When we stay curious, we keep learning, discovering fresh opportunities, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Courage is showing up as your true self, with confidence and heart, even when the road ahead feels uncertain. It’s about owning our choices, stepping beyond our comfort zone, and creating new paths and opportunities to explore for both our company and yourself.

Care is part of everything we do - how we treat each other, approach our work, connect with our partners and the world. It’s about creating a culture where everyone feels included, respected, and truly supported. By acting with care, we nurture trust within our teams, building meaningful relationships throughout our company.