VP Technology, Insights and Analytics

News Corporation•New York, NY

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dow Jones is seeking a Vice President of Analytics with a proven track record leading high performing analytics teams that foster data-informed business decisions at all levels. Reporting to the SVP, Data and AI, you will be responsible for shaping and executing our analytics and insights strategy, ensuring we have the data-driven insights and validated metrics to make critical decisions across our portfolio of brands including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, and Marketwatch, as well as our B2B business - Newswires, Factiva, Risk and Compliance, and Energy. As a member of the Data & AI leadership team, you will lead the strategic direction and implementation of executive reporting, insights, and cutting-edge analytics solutions. You will bring the right data to every stage of product development, from brainstorming and ideation to a/b testing and regression detection. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our data-informed product strategy. If you are a strategic thinker and leader passionate about leveraging data to drive businesses, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role.

Requirements

12+ years in analytics or data science, with at least 5+ years of senior leadership experience managing and developing leaders.
Degree in a quantitative field (statistics, computer science, economics, etc) or equivalent experience
Experience leading high performing analytics or data science teams, ideally as head of the function
A proven track record of influencing C-suite and cross-functional leaders (e.g., Product, Marketing, Newsroom) to shape business strategy with clear, actionable insights.
Deep understanding of the modern data stack and analytics toolkit (e.g., SQL, Python/R, cloud data warehouses, BI/visualization platforms, A/B testing frameworks)
Deep expertise in b2b and b2c subscription-based business models, with proven experience analyzing the full customer lifecycle (acquisition, engagement, retention, and churn) to drive revenue growth.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the media or publishing industry is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Build, lead and inspire a high-performing team of data analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
Drive the development of executive-facing data products, giving our C-suite the data and insights they need to run the business
Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights, and join stakeholders in the room as a key partner to make strategic decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, news, sales, and finance and ensure we have a consistent and correct view of complex business dynamics.
Champion and scale a self-service analytics model, empowering business teams with the tools and data literacy needed to make informed decisions independently.
Evaluate and select technologies and data tools to support shipping high quality analytics
Establish analytics best practices, ensuring effective data governance, quality, and security standards are maintained.
Own the analytics roadmap, defining strategic priorities and aligning resource allocation to maximize business impact.
Build and model a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and innovation.