Position:
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Junior Data Analyst
Company:
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IGN Entertainment (a division of Ziff Davis, Inc.)
Location:
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Remote - United States (Los Angeles, California or New York, New York)
Job type:
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Full-time
Job mode:
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Remote (with hybrid option for LA/NY applicants)
Job requisition id:
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Not specified
Years of experience:
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0 to 3 years
Company Description:
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IGN Entertainment is among the most prominent digital entertainment media platforms globally.
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The organization operates under Ziff Davis, Inc., and reaches over 490 million users every month across 110 countries.
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IGN has a footprint on 46 content platforms, including popular social channels and connected TV.
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Its properties include IGN, Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun, Digital Foundry, and MapGenie.
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Known for daily coverage in gaming, TV, film, comics, and other entertainment verticals.
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Their philanthropic branch, Humble Bundle, has raised over $250 million for 38,000+ charities.
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Content is localized in 20 languages with a global fanbase.
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IGN’s headquarters are in Los Angeles, California.
Profile Overview:
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The Junior Data Analyst will be part of the Business Intelligence team at IGN.
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The role involves translating web and user data into actionable insights that support decisions across departments.
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Primary responsibility includes analysis using first-party analytics and supplementing findings using second- and third-party datasets.
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The role contributes to product improvement, performance tracking, and content strategy.
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Analysts are expected to support multiple stakeholders including product, sales, and editorial teams.
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This role is ideal for individuals aiming to grow into data science or data insights careers.
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It is an entry-level position offering practical exposure to data manipulation, visualization, and storytelling through analytics.
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The position allows flexibility and remote work, but those in LA/NY may occasionally need to report onsite.
Qualifications:
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Hands-on experience or academic exposure to cleaning and preparing raw datasets.
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Ability to identify data inconsistencies and apply appropriate validation or correction logic.
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Capable of producing basic yet meaningful data visualizations using charts, dashboards, and graphs.
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Familiarity with standard reporting tasks and responsiveness to on-demand ad hoc requests.
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Comfortable using Excel for advanced data analysis, including pivot tables and formulas.
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Bonus for proficiency in tools like SQL, R, SPSS, Mode, or Looker.
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Foundational understanding of key statistical methods such as regression, hypothesis testing, and clustering.
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Must show curiosity in data processes and how data-driven approaches solve business problems.
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Organizational abilities to handle concurrent responsibilities while maintaining accuracy.
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Enthusiastic about contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Additional Info:
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Schedule: Monday to Friday, regular business hours. Eligible for overtime beyond 40 hours/week.
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Travel: None required.
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Physical demands: Standard office setup - prolonged sitting, computer usage, etc.
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Remote structure: Fully remote for non-LA/NY candidates. For LA/NY locals, some hybrid work may be needed (2-3 days in-office).
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Company culture: IGN emphasizes inclusivity, collaboration, diversity, and fun.
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Team members are empowered to make a difference and pursue passion projects.
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Employees are part of a close-knit team that also engages in gaming and entertainment.
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IGN supports wellness through generous benefits like health insurance, 401(k) matching, family leave, time-off policies, and more.
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The environment is casual yet performance-driven, offering tangible ways to impact users and business success.
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Salary Range: $65,000 to $75,000 plus incentive components and benefits.
Please click here to apply.
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