Senior Product Analyst - Advertising Products

Location: New York, NY, United States; Hybrid

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Are you passionate about turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive business strategy? Join Hearst Magazines as a Senior Product Analyst and help shape the future of advertising products across some of the world’s most iconic media brands. Your work will directly influence product direction and business decisions that impact millions of users.

 

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S.—including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics — inspires, entertains, and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world—and together, we are shaping what’s next.

 

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Lead analytics projects across advertising products, contributing to analytics, data visualization, architecture, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform ad hoc and deep-dive analyses to support decision-making and uncover product opportunities.
• Translate complex data into clear, concise insights for stakeholders across product, engineering, sales, and strategy teams.
• Partner with engineering teams to shape and improve data architecture and ensure scalable, reliable pipelines.
• Support A/B testing by analyzing results and recommending actions to improve product performance.
• Design and develop dashboards and data visualizations to guide key business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data efforts with strategic goals.
• Prioritize tasks effectively and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in Product Analytics or related role.
• Preferred experience in the media/publishing industry with its unique audience data challenges and opportunities.
• Preferred strong understanding of market research and competitive intelligence.
• Preferred excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data warehousing platforms (e.g. Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure).
• Familiarity with Python or R for advanced data analysis.
• Knowledge of data governance practices and data management best practices.
• This is a hybrid position based in New York City, with an in-office requirement of four days per week.

What We Offer

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

The base salary for this role is between $149,000 - $181,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Hearst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you passionate about turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive business strategy? Join Hearst Magazines as a Senior Product Analyst and help shape the future of advertising products across some of the world’s most iconic media brands. Your work will directly influence product direction and business decisions that impact millions of users.