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Newsweek, a globally recognized media organization with a legacy of more than 90 years, continues to shape journalism through trusted reporting, thought-provoking insights, and compelling storytelling. Reaching over 100 million people every month across digital and print platforms, Newsweek remains at the forefront of innovation in global media. Headquartered in New York, with international editions across EMEA and Asia, the brand continues to expand its impact and digital footprint.
As part of this mission of growth and excellence, Newsweek is hiring a Data Analyst to join its expanding team in India. This is a unique opportunity for a data-driven professional who wants to contribute to high-impact editorial and analytical initiatives — particularly in the development of city ranking methodologies and data-backed editorial research.
🔍 About the Role
The Data Analyst will play a vital role in collecting, processing, validating, and analyzing diverse datasets to support Newsweek’s global ranking projects. The position demands strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a passion for transforming raw data into meaningful insights that shape high-visibility editorial output.
You will work across economic, environmental, demographic, and survey-based datasets while ensuring the highest level of data quality, consistency, and traceability. Your work will directly contribute to the analytical foundation behind Newsweek’s global city rankings and related editorial reporting.
🛠 Key Responsibilities
As a Data Analyst at Newsweek, you will:
✔ Support the development of the rankings database, including data structure design and master-data management strategies
✔ Collect, clean, load, transform, and analyze diverse datasets related to cities across geographies
✔ Filter, segment, and organize datasets to enable consistent ranking calculations and analytical comparisons
✔ Write efficient Python or R code to transform datasets within the rankings architecture
✔ Conduct desk research and assist expert panel reviews using data-driven evidence and quant insights
✔ Ensure data quality, reliability, and comparability across geographical boundaries and external sources
✔ Prepare polished visual outputs — dataset tables, visualizations, ranking matrices, and analytical summaries
✔ Maintain clear documentation for all data processes and methodologies, ensuring reproducibility and transparency
📌 Main Deliverables
To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for producing:
📍 Fully cleaned, structured, and validated datasets
📍 Ranking tables generated from robust analytical processes
📍 Transformational code for data processing
📍 Complete documentation outlining methodology, logic, and assumptions
🤝 Collaboration & Team Culture
This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders:
🔸 Collaboration with the Researcher and wider Rankings & Research Team to align qualitative and quantitative findings
🔸 Support the Project Manager by providing data-driven updates, risks, and milestone insights
🔸 Close partnership with editorial teams, ensuring accurate interpretation and display of data in published content
Newsweek fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually curious environment. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your work, contribute ideas, and continuously improve analytical frameworks.
🎯 Required Skills & Experience
To be considered, candidates should bring:
🔹 Strong analytical problem-solving mindset
🔹 Ability to identify inconsistencies and assess data quality
🔹 Good SQL skills (Postgres or similar environments)
🔹 Experience in R or Python for data science and analytics
🔹 Ability to present analytical insights to non-technical audiences clearly and confidently
🌍 General Expectations for All Roles
Regardless of title, Newsweek expects its team members to:
✔ Demonstrate proactive and adaptable problem-solving
✔ Maintain clear and timely communication
✔ Uphold strong standards of research integrity and transparency
✔ Contribute positively to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture
✔ Thrive in a remote-friendly work environment
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