5+ years in an analytical role, preferably in ecommerce, media, or tech
Strong analytical skills with a focus on translating data for non-technical audiences
Hands-on experience with Google Analytics and BigQuery
Proficient in Excel; familiarity with Google Sheets is a plus
Experience with data visualization tools like Looker or Tableau
Understanding of statistical concepts and their application
Knowledge of LLMs in relation to retail and affiliate marketing
Responsibilities
Present detailed analyses of ecommerce performance, highlighting key trends
Translate complex data into actionable insights for editorial and business teams
Identify growth opportunities and design actionable tests
Proactively solve problems using automation and data tools
Maintain regular reporting and dashboards throughout the engagement
Conduct ad-hoc analyses for major commerce events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Establish reporting processes for smooth handoff at contract end
Benefits
Full-time, benefits-eligible position
Autonomy in day-to-day responsibilities
Opportunity for contract extension based on performance
Engagement during high-volume ecommerce season
No formal degree required, valuing results over credentials
Full Job Description
Commerce Analyst
You'll be the primary point of contact for ecommerce data questions and analysis, translating numbers into clear stories and recommendations for editors, business development, and social teams. This is a role with a lot of autonomy - you'll help own the analysis of specific brands and verticals, structure your own day-to-day, and bring a level-headed approach to a fast-moving media environment.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with an initial five month term, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business need. What you'll do
Present in-depth analyses of ecommerce performance that go beyond reporting what happened, to explain the bigger trends behind it
Translate data into plain language for non-data stakeholders, and make clear recommendations to editorial, business development, and social teams
Identify growth opportunities and design tests to act on them
Own solving problems as they come up - looking for ways to automate or use tools and data rather than patch things manually
Support the business with regular reporting, dashboards, and insights, and keep them well-maintained over the course of the engagement
Lead ad-hoc analysis for major commerce moments during the contract window (Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holiday season, and into Q1)
Help set up reporting and processes that can hand off cleanly at the end of the term
What we're looking for
Skills
Strong analytical ability, with a track record of synthesizing data into concepts non-data people can act on
Strong understanding of affiliate ecommerce
Hands-on experience with Google Analytics and Big Query
Proficiency in Excel; experience with Google Sheets a plus
Experience with a data visualization tool - Looker, Google Data Studio (Looker Studio), or Tableau
Understanding of statistical concepts
Understanding of LLM's and how they relate to retail/affiliate marketing
Experience
4+ year working in an analytical role
Background at an ecommerce company, media company, or tech company preferred - we're open to other paths that show the same analytical muscle
Titles like Analyst are typical, but we care more about the work than the title
Comfortable hitting the ground running - this is a short-term engagement over our highest-volume season
Nice to haves
Experience with BigQuery or another SQL-based analytics tool
Search experience - SEO, SEMRush or a competitor tool, Search Console
Paid social experience
Experience with an affiliate or retail brand business
Experience with LLM analytics
Education
No formal degree required. We've worked successfully with people who didn't go to college - what matters is that you're analytical and get results.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.
Pay Range
$78,000-$92,000 USD
About Vox Media
Vox Media is a digital media company that operates several popular websites, including Vox, The Verge, SB Nation, and Eater. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Vox Media's websites cover a wide range of topics, including news, technology, sports, and food. The company's mission is to create high-quality content that informs and entertains its audience. Vox Media has won numerous awards for its journalism, including several National Magazine Awards. The company is privately held and has received funding from several prominent venture capital firms.
