Full Stack Data Analyst

About Us:

Lee Enterprises is a leading digital company with a rich history of providing trusted news and information to communities across the United States. We are committed to delivering quality journalism and innovative marketing solutions that drive results. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a Full Stack Data Analyst to join our Business Intelligence Team.

Overview:

As a Full Stack Data Analyst, you will occupy a pivotal role in harnessing data to drive informed decision-making across our media and publishing operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, employing your expertise in data analysis, database management, programming, data visualization, and predictive modeling. If you are a well-rounded data professional with a passion for data science and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the digital news media industry, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Conduct comprehensive data analysis, including statistical analysis and predictive modeling, to generate actionable insights from various data sources.
• Develop advanced reports and interactive dashboards to support news, marketing, product, and business strategies.
• Database Management:
• Design and maintain robust database structures (BigQuery, PostgreSql) to efficiently manage and retrieve data
• Create and optimize complex ETL processes to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
• Model Building and Machine Learning:
• Work with consultants to build and deploy machine learning models to predict audience behavior, content performance, and advertising effectiveness.
• Collaborate with teams to implement model-driven solutions for LTV prediction, churn propensity,  content recommendations, personalization, and user segmentation.
• Programming and Automation:
• Utilize programming languages like Python or R to automate data processes, develop custom data tools, and enhance analytical workflows.
• Create data-driven applications to empower teams with real-time insights.
• Data Visualization:
• Develop compelling data visualizations and interactive dashboards to convey insights effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with teams to visualize complex trends, patterns, and critical metrics.
• Data Governance:
• Uphold data quality, security, and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Implement and enforce data governance and best practices within the organization.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate seamlessly with marketing, news, product and IT teams to align data analytics and data science with subscription business goals.
• Work collaboratively across divisions to better understand various cohorts across the consumer lifecycle.
• Work in tandem with data engineers to ensure the scalability and reliability of data pipelines.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a Full Stack Data Analyst or similar role, with a strong focus on data science and model building.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R).
• Demonstrated experience in machine learning model development, evaluation, and deployment.
• Expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Pickaxe, Tableau, Power BI, DOMO) and front-end development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• In-depth knowledge of database systems, ETL processes, and data warehousing (Experience with BigQuery a plus).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic media environment.
• Familiarity with data governance, privacy regulations, and media industry trends is advantageous.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $145,000

Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities.  We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match.  We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work.  This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 74 markets in 26 states. Year to date, Lee's newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 34 million digital unique visitors.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.