Apply: Retail Week - Data Analyst - London

Reference: RS-26
Retail Week is the leading authority on retailing in the UK, providing industry news, insightful analysis, comment and key data covering the entire UK retail sector, including, food, fashion, home and DIY, entertainment and general merchandise as well as e-tail, multi-channel, store interiors, technology and property. We run a number of high profile award ceremonies, conferences and retail festivals in the B2B space.

We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our award-winning content team, creating exceptional data-driven content for our website Retail-Week.com. Working in a team of journalists and reporting in to the Content Editor, you will use data to deliver high-value analysis of the retail industry that our readers can’t afford to miss.

Using Retail Week’s proprietary data, industry data sets and bespoke reports/surveys, you will be able to bring a story to life where others just see numbers. The successful candidate will be comfortable producing in-depth written analysis, podcasts or videos.

You should have a keen eye for displaying and presenting data, through graphics, interactive data, motion graphics, and infographics. This role requires an analytical and creative mindset in equal measure.

The candidate must be comfortable with numbers and be able to manipulate large data sets.
You must also be able to create innovative, stand-out data-driven content, have exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail. You should also be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

You will have an interest in what drives reader engagement and deliver content tailored to our target persona.
You should also be willing to explore product development in this area.

The ideal candidate could be a recent graduate with a strong passion for this type of career, or have one to two years’ experience, and a background in data and journalism.

Key Qualities
  • Evidence of producing interactive data (eg Highcharts, Tableau)
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Ruby
  • Proven track record in data-driven analysis
  • Ability to make complicated data sets accessible, good with numbers
  • Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills
  • Expert on Excel: data manipulation, creating dashboards and databases
  • Ability to create graphics in Adobe Creative Suite a bonus
  • Experience or passion for the retail industry a bonus
Company Background:

Do We Inspire You?
As a business-to-business media company connecting leading professionals globally through insightful market-leading Exhibitions, vibrant Festivals, and precise Informational Services, we inspire people to join us from around the globe with our strong ethics, integrity and clear focus for the future.

Can You Inspire Us?
As an ever expanding global business, we thrive upon fresh talent, new ideas, and unique approaches to make our businesses and people flourish. With exciting opportunities in sales, marketing, recruitment, to name a few, we want you to try things differently, show us your creativity, and inspire us by being you.

So WhyNot Join Us and Discover What You Can Do?
With a choice of vibrant and prestigious brands, it is simple to begin a career to flourish.

How Do I Apply?
Click ‘Apply’ and attach a copy of your CV with a contact number, to kick start your career with us.

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