Business Analyst
Buzzfeed
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/10/2018 3:08:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
The Role
Does the idea of using data to solve problems excite you? Do you often look at products from an analytical perspective, considering how data could inform you of their strengths and weaknesses? Then look no further and join the Data Science team at BuzzFeed as a Business Analyst to solve these kinds of problems.
The team uses data-driven methods to power decisions, inform strategy, build robust data products, and find opportunities for innovation. We are true hybrids - software engineers, statisticians, mathematicians, domain experts and analysts - who specialize in translating questions into methodical approaches, experiments, and products. We think deeply about the limitations of data, and communicate our output coherently.
Your primary role will be to develop viable solutions for problems and opportunities through data analysis and modeling. Analysis examples include understanding our advertising platform and operations, optimizing business costs, and evaluating product performance. You will collaborate with teams including advertising, finance, marketing, and product.
The Team
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You Will
• Design and implement reports that track key business metrics and deliver actionable insights to internal partners.
• Answer questions by using appropriate statistical techniques on available data.
• Communicate findings to other analysts, data scientists, engineers, and leaders across the company in a clear, precise and accessible way.
• Advise employees from other groups who are working on problems involving data.
• Collect and interpret data to allow for rapid product and content experimentation.
• Build learning loops in which user experiences generate insights used to guide growth and engagement across different platforms.
• Define critical metrics and measures of success in a cross-platform world.
• Work on data cataloging, monitoring, dashboard creation, ad-hoc reporting, data integrations, data mining, market research, and deep dive analyses measuring our various data sets.
• Empathize with global audiences to identify meaningful data trends that will inform personalized experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
• 2 years of industry experience, working on data-driven initiatives.
• An insatiable passion for solving analytical problems of all types using quantitative approaches.
• Comfort manipulating and analyzing large datasets from varying sources
• Ability to balance a working environment with the need for precision
• Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally within a team
• Proficiency in SQL
• Experience with an analysis tool such as R, MATLAB, or SAS
• Experience with at least one scripting language, ideally Python
Pluses
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services / Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with BI tools like Looker, Mode or Tableau
• Experience with social data or media
• Machine Learning
• Familiarity with the inner workings of news, content or native advertising organization
To Apply
• Please submit a resume and cover letter via our web application process
Life at BuzzFeed
At BuzzFeed, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, BuzzFeed celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. As a BuzzFeed employee, you can expect:
• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth via work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, Employee Resource Groups, and more
• An attractive compensation package, including salary and equity
• A generous and well-rounded benefits program featuring PTO and unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more
• No shortage of snacks, catered lunches, beverages, birthday treats... even leftovers from the Tasty kitchens in LA and NYC!
BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company, delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We value experimentation, teamwork, inclusion, humble confidence. At BuzzFeed, you'll work collaboratively with inspiring colleagues to create tools, technology, and content that helps connect people all over the world.