First Media is a top-ten social media publishing and marketing company at the intersection of content and commerce, driving the shoppable content revolution. Based in Los Angeles, with over 200 employees, 180 million fans, and over 1.5 billion monthly views, we’re a powerhouse of creative strategy, production, omnichannel distribution, and data. We use a proprietary formula to drive real-world action across our lifestyle brands, So Yummy, Blossom, Blusher, and BabyFirst.
BI Developer & Data Analyst
Join our passionate team as a BI Developer & Data Analyst, and let your love for data analysis and storytelling shine! As an essential part of our Business Intelligence department, you’ll deliver powerful insights and reports that drive our Performance Marketing and other key divisions. We’re seeking a strategic thinker with sharp problem-solving skills who thrives on collaboration with both internal teams and external partners.
While this role can be WFH anywhere in the US, the chosen candidate must be available and responsive for Pacific Time meetings and requests. There may also be the occasional need to respond to the team on the weekend.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting & Analysis: Keep our reports and dashboards up-to-date, tracking key metrics and insights to help guide important decisions in direct marketing.
- Data Solutions Development: Create and set up efficient back-end data processes and pipelines that make it easier for dashboards and other team members to access the information they need.
- Insights and Recommendations: Use your analytical skills and business knowledge to offer helpful suggestions on ad performance, addressing key business questions and identifying promising opportunities.
- Strategic Collaboration: Team up with colleagues from different departments to identify and shape strategic decisions through thorough research, analytics, and valuable insights.
- Communication: Share findings and recommendations with senior management in a clear, engaging, and impactful way.
- Continuous Improvement: Focus on developing business processes and improving your analytics skills to create even better solutions and approaches.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Applied Math, Analytics) preferred
- Experience: 2+ years in analytics or a related role, preferably in performance or growth-driven industries.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in programming languages (Python, SQL).
- Experience with data visualization and management tools (Looker is mandatory).
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to address business challenges.
- Business Acumen: Demonstrated understanding of business needs and ability to translate data insights into impactful recommendations.
- Communication: Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to convey insights to diverse audiences.
- Project Management: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in time-sensitive environments.
- Attention to Detail: A careful and thorough approach to analysis, organization, and execution.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and elevate our data-driven initiatives, we can’t wait to hear from you!
First Media provides competitive compensation and exceptional benefits, including top-shelf medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, 401K with match, and more.
First Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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What We Do
First Media is a leading social media publishing and marketing company, at the intersection of content and commerce and driving the shoppable content revolution, with more than 200 employees, 180 million fans, and 1.5 billion monthly views.
First Media’s Performance Marketing division is one of the fastest-growing full-service Direct Response agencies. Our production team is a powerhouse of relatable video content for a modern-day opt-in viewer, specializing in new and iterative DR video ads that drive massive scale for our partners. We provide our clients with customized digital storytelling production in a packaged approach that is narrative, data-driven, and beautifully executed, all leveraged with the most innovative AI-driven algorithms and tools. With our triple-threat experts in digital publishing, adtech and performance, we’re uniquely positioned in today’s marketplace.
Why Work With Us
From it's beginning, First Media has had a powerful female presence, purpose and audience. This company representation started with our female co-founder, Sharon Rechter, President, and is evidenced daily by the fact that 60% of our staff is female, and at the VP+ level, we are 58% female.