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Media Data Analyst
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Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-18
Listing for:
Make it Good
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, Business Intelligence
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Johannesburg North
Work model:
Hybrid (in office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).
Salary:
Market-related
- Medical aid
- Performance bonus
- Birthday leave
- High trust, zero micromanagement
- Family-oriented team with very little politics
A fast-growing, tech-driven African media group is looking for a Data Analyst to join their team. They work across streaming, live broadcast and sport, and they need someone who can turn audience and content data into insights that shape real decisions. If you're curious, adaptable and love knowing why people watch what they watch, this one's for you.
What the job involves..- Analysing customer, content and platform performance data
- Spotting trends, patterns, risks and opportunities, then turning them into clear recommendations
- Producing daily, weekly and monthly performance reports
- Building and maintaining live dashboards and automated reporting tools
- Preparing client and advertiser campaign dashboards and presentations, with ROI and recommendations
- Acting as the go-to expert for NPAW analytics, including data validation and fixing discrepancies
- Managing As-Run files and consolidating scheduling, transmission and content performance data
- Being the main point of contact for Nielsen and other audience measurement partners
- Developing AI-powered tools to benchmark the business's data against market shifts
- Setting reporting standards and definitions to keep data consistent across the business
- Finding ways to automate manual reporting and make insights easier to access
- 5 years + experience in data analysis
- Experience in media, broadcast, digital content or subscription services
- Advanced Excel and SQL skills
- Experience with Google Analytics or similar analytics platforms
- Strong data visualisation and dashboard development skills
- Experience with reporting automation
- A sharp analytical mind and excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, with the confidence to present insights to management and clients
- Ability to work well under pressure
- A relevant bachelor's degree
- A valid driver's licence
- Are currently working at a media agency or media owner
- Have worked with NPAW, Nielsen or similar audience measurement tools
- Understand Nielsen methodologies and industry measurement practices
- Have used tools like Emplifi (Socialbakers), Zoho or Castoola
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