Media Data Analyst

FactSet • Boston, MA

2d • $112,000 - $140,000

About The Position

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions. At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations. Your Team's Impact Deep Sector Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) team is looking for a Media Data Analyst for FactSet’s Media data offering. You’ll lead the evolution of our Media data offering – maintaining and enhancing our existing Media-sector datasets, integrating new sources into our client-facing applications, data feeds and APIs, and translating client workflows into best-in-class product features and workflow solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree: Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 7+ years of relevant experience, within the Media or broader TMT sectors with focus on Media
• Strong proficiency in data analysis, modeling, and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI/Tableau, SQL, Python) for data extraction, transformation, analysis, and workflow automation
• Hands-on experience preparing data for statistical and machine learning models.
• Familiarity with distributed data systems and cloud platforms (any of AWS S3/EC2/Redshift, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake)
• Experience building dashboards and data visualizations (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate data findings into actionable business narratives
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
• Team-oriented mindset with a hands-on, solution-driven approach
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future

Nice To Haves

• CFA/CPA designation or capital markets experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Participate directly and indirectly in the extraction, cleaning, and transformation of large, complex datasets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
• Take control of our data products, utilizing human-in-the-loop data curation and validation software to ensure our products evolve with changing standards and reporting requirements, while also delivering timely, accurate and complete products
• Partner with sales/consulting, data providers, and clients across FactSet’s user base to understand their workflows, pain points, and feature requests; position our offering vs. their current needs and competitor solutions.
• Translate qualitative and quantitative client insights into clear product requirements, specifications, and user stories that delight and exceed client expectations.
• Work closely with engineering, QA, UX, other content developers as well as specialized data teams to deliver value to clients.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations and demos of our Media sector offerings—in person and virtually—to both internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Mentor and train team members in content collection and integration processes, product workflows, and best practices.
• Actively monitor and the competitive landscape for data partnership or acquisition opportunities to strengthen FactSet’s Technology offering.
• Identify areas of opportunity where FactSet can own and operate data collection and reduce reliance on third-party data spend.

Benefits

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, and family leave.
• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees