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Research Analyst
US News
Washington, DC, United States
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U.S. News & World Report is seeking a Research Analyst for its Autos website. First launched in 2007, the site (https://cars.usnews.com) reaches millions of car shoppers every month. Our mission is to help each of them find the best car at the right price. We are recruiting for a talented and driven team member to support and strengthen our vehicle scoring, rankings and awards, which form the backbone of the U.S. News Autos business.
Over the past decade, U.S. News has transformed from a national news magazine into one of the nation’s most visited media websites, with a focus on helping people make important choices. Today we are a major provider of advice and recommendations in Education, Health, Money, Travel, Real Estate, and Automotive (now our largest category).
We’re located next to the Georgetown waterfront and within walking distance of the Foggy Bottom metro station. We offer competitive salary and benefits packages and a fun place to work. As a standalone group within U.S. News, we have the power of a recognized media brand but the focus of an Internet startup. If the idea of helping millions of people with a major decision sounds appealing, we would love for you to apply!
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze automotive critic reviews and assign scores based on specific guidelines
• Write consumer-focused advice content based on rankings data, pricing and sales trends
• Proactively create and review reports to find issues, inconsistencies and gaps with data
• Research and enter supporting data and content needed on the site, and update over time
• Assist in the maintenance of photo databases
• Analyze data in Excel for scoring and awards
• Assist with testing and deployment of new car scoring system
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with coursework in writing, research, data analysis, and/or journalism; or equivalent experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel
• 1-3 years of qualitative and quantitative data gathering and analysis
• Strong data-based writing background
• Self-starter who works well with little oversight
Preferred Qualifications:
• 3 or more years of professional experience with at least one year in the automotive space
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, or other data management programs
• Proficiency with macros and pivot tables
• Proficiency with JIRA and the SCRUM system
• Strong training skills, including building training programs from scratch
Applicants must provide résumé and cover letter.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan.