Intern, Data & Analytics

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Department: Growth

About the Role  

WPP Media’s Data & Tech Solutions Team is looking for a Bachelor’s Degree Analytics Intern to support reporting, dashboarding, and insight generation for business and media stakeholders. This is a hands-on role where you will build and improve Power BI dashboards, write SQL queries for data extraction/validation, and automate workflows using Python.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Build and enhance Power BI dashboards (DAX measures, data modelling, visuals, drill-throughs, performance optimization)  

• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, validate, and transform data from multiple sources  

• Support delivery by converting business needs into clear KPIs, reporting views, and insights  

• Use Python to automate data preparation, reporting workflows, and analysis tasks  

• Assist with data quality checks, reconciliation, and anomaly detection  

• Maintain documentation for dashboards, KPI logic, data definitions, and solution workflows  

• Collaborate with analysts, data engineers, and stakeholders in an agile delivery environment  

 

Required Skills (Must-have)  

• Strong Power BI experience (Power Query, DAX, data modeling, best-practice visual design)  

• Strong SQL skills (joins, aggregations, window functions, troubleshooting data issues)  

• Strong Python skills for data analysis/automation (Pandas, NumPy, scripting)  

• Good understanding of analytics concepts: KPIs, trends, segmentation, reporting logic  

• Strong attention to detail and ability to explain insights clearly to stakeholders  

  

Good to Have (Nice-to-have / Optional)  

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)  

• Exposure to BigQuery (querying large datasets, optimization)  

• Familiarity with data pipelines / ELT tools (e.g., dbt, Airflow, etc.)  

• Exposure to AI/ML concepts (forecasting, classification, LLM-based analytics workflows)  

• Knowledge of digital/media metrics is a plus (campaign performance, audience analytics)  

 

Qualifications  

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Analytics / Data Science / Statistics / Computer Science / Engineering / Business Analytics (or similar)  

• Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving ability  

• Ability to manage tasks independently, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively  

  

What You’ll Gain  

• Real-world experience delivering analytics solutions in a global media organization  

• Mentorship from experienced professionals  

• Opportunity to contribute to production dashboards and measurable business outcomes  

• Exposure to modern cloud analytics stack (depending on project requirements)