Senior Data Analyst, Inventory Monetization at The Washington Post

Washington, Utah, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, Digital Advertising, PublishingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
4+ years of experience in advertising analytics, pricing/yield analysis, or revenue strategy—ideally in publishing, media, or ad tech
Proven ability to analyze large datasets and deliver actionable insights related to pricing, revenue, and inventory performance
Hands-on experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Strong understanding of digital advertising metrics and monetization levers, including CPM, fill rate, viewability, floor pricing, and inventory allocation
Familiarity with adtech platforms such as Google Ad Manager, Operative, The Trade Desk, and ideally Permutive or other CDPs

Responsibilities

Analyze how inventory structure, site design, and user behavior impact direct and programmatic revenue streams
Partner with Product and Engineering teams to model the financial impact of roadmap and site architecture changes
Own tactical diagnostics of ad delivery and yield, surfacing optimization opportunities to Ad Operations
Develop benchmarks, KPIs, and dashboards to track inventory performance across platforms and ad types
Support experimental monetization initiatives with structured data analysis and feedback loops
Partner with Product teams to provide feedback on inventory creation, ad product performance, and monetization opportunities
Occasionally support analysis of campaign-level or audience-level performance, particularly where it intersects with pricing or inventory yield
Contribute to longer-term efforts around AI/automation in inventory management, pricing optimization, and revenue forecasting

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Analysis

Digital Advertising

Inventory Management

Ad Performance Analysis

Yield Optimization

Tableau

Business Intelligence

Revenue Analytics

The Washington Post

About The Washington Post

None, NoneHeadquarters

1877Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Pet Insurance

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Job cuts due to declining online readership indicate potential financial instability.

Panera partnership may not yield expected subscription increases, based on industry trends.

Scott Vance's promotion could lead to internal restructuring challenges affecting morale.

Differentiation

The Post partners with Panera Bread for unique digital subscription offers.

'Style Sessions' collaboration enhances cultural influence and attracts diverse audiences.

'The Post Roast' collaboration with Compass Coffee creates a unique brand experience.

Upsides

Panera partnership could boost digital subscriptions and readership.

'Style Sessions' may attract arts and lifestyle enthusiasts, enhancing cultural influence.

Scott Vance's promotion may align editorial strategy with media consumption trends.

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