Junior Data Analyst

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.

Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Pedestrian Domain Group.

Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.

We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.

Job Description

We’re excited to offer an opportunity to join Nine’s Commerce team as a Junior Data Analyst on a 9-month fixed-term contract to cover paternity leave. This is an excellent chance to gain valuable experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supporting our Advertising Sales division.

The Commerce team plays a pivotal role within Nine’s Advertising Sales division, providing essential operational support to the Sales team by defining business goals and offering data-driven insights. As a Junior Data Analyst, you will collaborate across teams and work with a wide range of internal stakeholders to deliver key insights, reporting, and commercial strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Centralise datasets across Nine’s business for reporting, forecasting, and modelling purposes.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and the Analytics team to understand, manipulate, and analyse large datasets.
• Be the go-to expert for SQL and Python queries, upskilling and educating the broader Commerce team.
• Provide reporting and insights on yield, inventory, and revenue performance, supporting commercial product decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimise sales processes, product performance reporting, and forecasting methodologies.
• Analyse market trends and competitor landscapes to identify growth opportunities.
• Support the operational design of new products, ensuring efficient workflows, sales processes, and inventory management.
• Maintain and improve existing system processes and tools.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis as required.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential:

• Advanced knowledge of SQL and Python, with the ability to write queries and manage large datasets.
• Strong experience with spreadsheets (Excel), including functions, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a creative, organised approach to challenges.
• Excellent numerical skills and the ability to draw actionable insights from data.
• Clear communication skills for conveying technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Interest in building commercial acumen and using data to inform business decisions.
  
  

Desirable:

• Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) is advantageous.
• Media industry experience is a plus but not essential.
  
  

Additional Information

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.