Director of Analytics & Business Intelligence (Enterprise Reporting & Performance)

About the role

Be part of what’s next at Hearst Magazines, a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world. This role is based in New York City and requires in-office presence four days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design and build of a comprehensive Domo reporting suite covering Content Performance, Advertising Revenue, and Affiliate Monetization, ensuring consistency with enterprise KPI definitions and Looker semantic models.
• Personally contribute to the development of dashboards and analyses in Domo, operating as a player-coach while guiding a team of analysts.
• Lead cross-functional root-cause analysis of enterprise performance shifts, identifying macro drivers such as traffic mix changes, engagement quality, monetization efficiency, and content velocity, and partnering with domain analytics teams for deeper campaign-, product-, or partner-level diagnostics as needed.
• Analyze digital advertising and affiliate performance, including metrics such as RPM, CPM, CTR, EPC, and revenue per session, to uncover opportunities for revenue optimization.
• Ensure enterprise KPIs (sessions, engaged sessions, revenue, RPM, EPC, etc.) are consistently operationalized, reconciled across business units, and surfaced through executive-ready reporting.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into analytics initiatives that produce actionable insights.
• Lead and mentor a team of data analysts and BI professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in data analytics and insights delivery.
• Implement processes for automating reporting and analytics workflows to ensure timely and accurate delivery of insights to key stakeholders.
• Ensure that insights are communicated effectively across the organization, helping stakeholders to make informed decisions based on data.
• Define and standardize reporting methodologies to ensure consistency and clarity in data presentation and interpretation across the organization.
• Continuously improve reporting frameworks and analytical approaches to increase speed, clarity, and business impact.
• Support weekly and monthly executive performance reviews by delivering clear, reconciled reporting and actionable insights.
• Work closely with data engineers and IT teams to ensure that the underlying data infrastructure supports effective analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related field, with a strong focus on reporting and insights delivery.
• Proven track record of leading teams in the creation and delivery of data-driven insights, dashboards, and reports.
• Strong expertise in Domo (required), with experience validating and cross-referencing data against Looker semantic models.
• Extensive experience in defining and managing KPIs, metrics, and reporting standards across business functions.
• Demonstrated experience independently conducting deep-dive performance analyses that led to measurable business impact.
• Experience analyzing digital advertising and/or affiliate monetization performance, including revenue efficiency metrics (RPM, EPC, CTR, CPM).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders and drive actionable business decisions.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience mentoring and guiding teams of data analysts or BI professionals.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, or other data query and manipulation tools.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., BigQuery, AWS, Azure) and data warehousing solutions is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and a thoughtful approach to supporting your success at work and beyond.
• 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.