Digital Analyst

About Hearst UK

We are the UK’s leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Country Living. At Hearst UK, we don’t just create content — we shape culture.

Our workplace is built on collaboration, creativity, and trust. We champion bold ideas, embrace innovation, and continually evolve to meet the moment — all while celebrating the legacy that’s brought us here. We believe in each other’s potential and push boundaries together to make a meaningful impact, both in the media landscape and in people’s lives.

We’re proud of our heritage — but even more excited about making history.

Hearst UK operate a hybrid working model of four days per week in the office and one day working from home. Our office is based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James’s, London, SW1Y 4AJ, where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions.

The Role of a Digital Analyst

As a Digital Analyst, you will help turn data into clear, actionable insight that supports smarter decisions across our digital brands. Working as part of a collaborative Data, Analytics and Insights team, you’ll analyse performance, build reports and help teams understand how audiences engage with our content and products. You’ll partner closely with editorial, customer, commercial and product stakeholders, gaining exposure to a wide range of digital channels while developing your technical and analytical skills in a fast-paced media environment.

Main Duties

• Support the analysis of digital performance data to help understand audience behaviour, traffic sources, content engagement, video usage and e-commerce activity.
• Assist stakeholders across editorial, audience growth, customer and commercial teams by answering business questions and helping track performance against agreed goals.
• Build and maintain dashboards and regular reports to ensure teams have clear visibility of key performance metrics.
• Help ensure data accuracy by following defined measurement frameworks and reporting standards.
• Use automation and AI tools to streamline reporting and improve efficiency, with guidance from senior team members.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing insights, learning from colleagues and supporting wider analytics initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• Some experience in digital analytics, ideally within media, publishing, or another data-led environment.
• Working knowledge of tools such as Google Analytics 4 and dashboarding platforms (e.g. Looker or Looker Studio).
• Basic to intermediate SQL skills, with experience querying and analysing datasets (experience with BigQuery is a plus).
• Understanding of digital tracking and tagging principles, with an interest in how data is collected and structured.
• Ability to present data clearly and explain insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across different teams.

Benefits at Hearst UK

Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras - they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.

Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!

• Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
• Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!

Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best

• Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
• Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
• Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
• Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.

Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget

• Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
• Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
• Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app.

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.

Key skills/competency

• Google Analytics 4
• Looker Studio
• SQL
• BigQuery
• Data analysis
• Audience behaviour
• Content engagement
• Digital tracking
• Reporting
• Data visualization