Data Governance Analyst, Dow Jones
Business news and financial information publishing
Open for applications
Business news and financial information publishing
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver trusted news and data to help businesses and society make decisions for a better future.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of data governance principles, strong data and analytical skills, a passion for data and organization, and a willingness to be challenged and learn
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or other data related fields
- Understanding of data governance principles and/or a willingness to learn best practices
- Foundational understanding of regulatory requirements related to data governance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
- Familiarity with Excel/Sheets and SQL or a SQL-like language
- Basic understanding of big data environments (e.g., BigQuery, AWS Athena, Airflow)
- Experience working with technical, data and business teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a diverse team of stakeholders
- Experience with a data catalog tool is a bonus
- Interest in the media/publishing industry and/or subscription business is a bonus
What the job involves
- Dow Jones is looking for a Data Governance Analyst to join our team and play a pivotal role in harnessing the power of data to drive business enablement and efficiency
- Our data governance framework ensures data accuracy, security, and accessibility
- As we implement a new data catalog tool, the Data Governance Analyst will oversee its implementation, maintenance, and alignment with our data governance policies
- This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance
- Additionally, the Data Governance Analyst will support broader data governance initiatives by developing and enforcing governance standards, conducting data quality assessments, and improving internal documentation
- Lead and support the implementation of data governance tooling and projects, including data catalog solutions, from idea to completion
- Develop and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality, security, and compliance
- Establish and maintain governance standards around data lineage, quality management, and reporting by collaborating with governance leaders and relevant business units
- Collaborate with data owners, technical teams, embedded business analysts and stakeholders to ensure accurate and consistent data definitions and standards
- Monitor, identify, and remediate data risks and issues within workstreams
- Conduct data quality assessments and implement improvement initiatives
- Provide training and support to data users on data governance best practices and the use of data governance tools
- Improve internal technical documentation of data processes and procedures
- Set and manage OKRs, and interface with PMO to establish priorities, provide recurring progress updates and ensure projects are staying on track toward business goals
- Stay updated with changing regulations, policies, and industry trends in data governance and data cataloging
Our take
Dow Jones is a global leader in news and business intelligence, powering a range of well-respected brands, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial News, MarketWatch, and more. The company delivers its content to consumers through a range of formats, such as print, digital, mobile, and live events.
As companies seek to draw Millennials and Gen Z consumers to their platforms, adaptability is vital, since they are driving the demand for innovative tools and techniques, as the world evolves toward the digital-first era. Dow Jones has proven its ability to meet product optimization challenges with its reimagined Factiva offering that includes a list of new features, such as personalized results, an easy-to-use modern interface, and faster free-text search, all with a mobile-first design that adapts to any device.
The company has also focused on new product innovation by expanding its portfolio of capabilities and partnerships, further expanding into AI-powered personalization technologies and ongoing digital transformation. Already a powerhouse in the market, Dow Jones is well set to capitalize on future expansion and innovation opportunities and between 2019 and 2024, doubled its digital subscription base from 2.43 million to 4.86 million.
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Leadership
Almar Latour
(CEO, not founder)Before becoming the CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal, they were the Publisher of Barron’s Group and Executive VP of Dow Jones. They were also the previous Executive Editor of The Wall Street Journal.
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