Data Analyst
@ The Baltimore Banner

Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$95,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 9 hours ago

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About The Baltimore Banner

The Baltimore Banner is a Pulitzer award winning, nonprofit newsroom dedicated to high-quality local journalism in Baltimore metro area and Montgomery County. The organization aims to re-imagine the future of local news with a multi-platform operation that covers local government, culture, arts, and community engagement.

Role Overview: Data Analyst

As a Data Analyst, you will play an essential role in uncovering insights, building dynamic reports, and leveraging AI to support strategic initiatives across the organization. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders and inform critical decisions with your analytical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop sophisticated SQL queries, Python scripts, and Power BI reports.
  • Lead analytical projects to deliver deep business insights.
  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security through validation and governance.
  • Manage and optimize data integration pipelines into the AWS Data Lake.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable data models.
  • Train teams on dashboards and analytics best practices.
  • Drive continuous improvements in BI systems with advanced analytics techniques and emerging tools.
  • Guide AI-driven reporting tools and explore opportunities to scale reporting capabilities.

What You Bring

A strong educational background in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics or a related field, along with relevant industry experience. Proficiency in SQL, Power BI (DAX and Power Query), and familiarity with AWS, Google Analytics, and web analytics are essential. Bonus points for hands-on experience with AI analytics and predictive modeling.

Benefits and Company Culture

  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • 401K retirement plan with company match
  • Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance
  • Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more
  • Commuter Benefits and Paid National Holidays
  • Generous Parental Leave and wellness platform access

The Baltimore Banner values honesty, collaboration, inclusivity, and impactful results. It is committed to diversity and offers reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Key skills/competency

  • SQL
  • Power BI
  • Python
  • AWS
  • Data Integration
  • Data Governance
  • Analytics
  • AI Reporting
  • Data Storytelling
  • Google Analytics
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How to Get Hired at The Baltimore Banner

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor experiences to analytics and reporting skills.
  • Highlight Technical Skills: Emphasize SQL, Power BI, Python, and AWS expertise.
  • Research The Baltimore Banner: Understand their mission, culture, and newsroom achievements.
  • Prepare for Data Interviews: Practice case studies and technical problem-solving.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review SQL query optimization best practices.
Practice building dashboards in Power BI.
Study AWS Data Lake and cloud integration.
Refresh Python scripting for data analysis.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging data project successfully completed.
Explain collaboration with non-technical stakeholders clearly.
Detail how you manage tight deadlines efficiently.
Discuss ways you resolve data inconsistencies effectively.

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