Global Media Data & Insights Analyst - JHB at PwC South Africa

The successful applicant will: 

• Obtain and process data to enable the measurement and monitoring of media and outreach strategies in support of PwC’s global priority and reputational campaigns. 
• Set up searches, export and make use of data to respond to real-time reporting needs using the platform supplied by PwC’s external media monitor vendor. 
• Provide end-to-end quantitative analysis including metrics design, model development, data analysis, and dashboard building. 
• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets, including reports on PwC’s share of voice when compared to the media activities of direct competitors.
•  Create and manage dashboard/scorecards/reports/presentations that communicate status, evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns, and include recommendations for action. 
• Validate data and quality assure work and reports that are currently outsourced to the IAC.
• Identify ways to streamline data collection efforts and processes across different functions. 
• Identify and make suggestions for improvement, including the design and use of data visualisation tools. 
• Provide support and capacity to the Research & Insights Manager to aid the production of ad-hoc reporting requirements within the team. 

Education and Skills Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, with a background in statistics and data analysis.
• Ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Experience using data transformation and visualisation tools (e.g. Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau).  
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated passion for technology and taking personal responsibility to stay on top of new developments. 
• Experience of media monitoring and analysis including social and traditional media.
• Communicate with clarity in both written and verbal formats, to make recommendations and inform future decision making. 
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously, including rapid turnaround and more strategic projects. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset and experience with internal stakeholder management.