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As a Business Analyst - Content, you'll analyze complex data sets to understand user behavior, improve content recommendations, and optimize user experience.  You will work with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, content, marketing) to ensure data-informed decisions. Key responsibilities include tracking and analyzing content performance across cultures, creating dashboards and reports, analyzing viewer preferences, supporting content acquisition with performance insights, and building forecasting models to predict content success and ROI.  The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in SQL, Excel, product analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude), and BI tools (Tableau).

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<div id="cw-rich-description" style="color:#171B27; margin-bottom: 32px;"> About the opportunity : As a Business Analyst - Content, you will play a critical role in analysing and interpreting complex data sets to help us understand user behaviour,improve content recommendations, optimize user experience, and drive strategic decisions. You will work closely with cross functional teams, including product, engineering, content,and marketing, to ensure our day-to-day work is strongly data-informed. <div> </div>Key responsibilities: <ol><li dir="ltr">Track and analyse content performance across regional cultures. </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Analyse metrics like watch time, completion rates, and engagement for content in different cultures </li><li dir="ltr">Compare performance across cultures to identify successful content patterns </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Create content performance dashboards and reports </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Build automated dashboards showing key content metrics </li><li dir="ltr">Generate regular reports on content performance for stakeholders and content team </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Analyse viewer preferences and behaviour by cultures and regions </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Study how different regions consume content. </li><li dir="ltr">Understand peak viewing times, preferred devices, and viewing patterns by cultures </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Support content acquisition with performance insights and forecasts </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Help acquisition team make data-driven decisions on content purchases </li><li dir="ltr">Predict potential performance of new content based on historical data </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Generate ROI analysis for content investments </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Calculate return on investment for different types of content </li><li dir="ltr">Compare ROI across cultures and genres </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Optimize content scheduling based on viewing patterns </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Recommend best release times for new content </li><li dir="ltr">Optimize content placement on platform based on viewing data </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Create content performance forecasting models </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Build models to predict content success </li><li dir="ltr">Develop viewership forecasts for new content releases </li></ul></ol>Our ideal candidate: Must have: ● 1-4 years of product analytics experience in a B2C context ● Proficiency with SQL, Excel, product analytics (Mix panel, Amplitude or similar) and Business Intelligence (Tableau or similar) tools ● Strong problem-solving skills and an insatiable curiosity to get behind the ‘why’of every problem statement ● Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team Should have: ● Ability to judge what metrics to measure for different problem statements ● Ability to design and run experiments independently ● Ability to write great analysis documents/notes to succinctly communicate your findings to a broad audience ● Experience designing event tracking schemas Nice to have: ● Experience in the OTT/entertainment industry <div dir="ltr"> </div><div> </div> </div>

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This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions- Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Data Structures! - This assessment gives us an idea of your problem solving skills using DSA- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: MPL, LILA Games, GSN Games, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions

Data Structures and Algorithms

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Rock Paper Shotgun seeks a Reviews Editor to enhance its review content quality, quantity, and reach.  Responsibilities include collaborating with writers to strategize review content, manage schedules and budgets (including freelance writers), ensure SEO optimization, and deliver high-quality reviews.  The editor will play major game releases, write reviews, edit others' work, and utilize the CMS for publishing.  The role requires strong writing and editing skills, extensive gaming knowledge, and organizational abilities.

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 <div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">About Us:</div>Rock, Paper, Shotgun is a part of IGN Entertainment. IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc., is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms and the go-to destination for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics and much more. Across its 16 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches more than 490 million monthly users in 110 countries and engages with 73 million fans on social media. Its portfolio includes favorites such as IGN, Eurogamer, Digital Foundry, Rock Paper Shotgun, and MapGenie, delivering daily content across 46 platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and connected TV. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGN Entertainment has donated over $250 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IGN Entertainment's content is localized in 20 languages. Learn more at <a href="http://corp.ign.com" style="text-decoration: none;">corp.ign.com. </a><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Job Summary:<div>Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS) is looking to expand its reviews capability. Long a leader in PC focused news, reviews and features, RPS is now aiming to increase the quality, quantity and reach of its reviews content.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>As Reviews Editor, you will work closely with our staff writers, the Editorial Director, and our award-winning team to build the best original PC games reviews on the internet. As well as writing reviews yourself, you'll help set our content strategy for the section, selecting the right games, approaches, editorial angles, and work with our extensive freelance pool. You will make sure our reviews are in tune with the editorial voice of RPS, and ensure they meet the highest standards of being informative while also engaging and entertaining.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>You will manage our reviews scheduling and output, and our freelance budget, making sure the team's time is always well spent. You'll get your hands on the latest releases and learn them inside and out, tearing them down to give readers everything they need to enjoy them to the fullest. And you'll have an opportunity to add your own voice to one of the most respected editorial teams in the business.</div><div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Job Responsibilities:</div><div><ul><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Work with the Editor to select the right target games, and the best approaches, structure, and content priorities for our reviews.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Coordinate the production and publishing schedule to make sure the team's time is well spent and our reviews are as complete as possible, as early as possible.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Manage the Guides Writer's time and professional development, and oversee a freelance budget, working with external writers when necessary.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Ensure our reviews are structured for search engine optimisation (SEO) as well as clarity and usability for readers. Monitor their performance and adjust content where necessary to ensure they reach the broadest audience possible.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Work with our international network to develop standard processes for SEO, and share this expertise with the rest of the Rock, Paper, Shotgun editorial team.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Play major video game releases across many popular genres and deliver comprehensive, accurate, clear and concisely written reviews under time pressure, ensuring they meet our editorial standards.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Edit reviews copy written by others for accuracy, clarity and structure.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Learn our content management system (CMS) and use it to prepare your own and others' guide content for publication.</li></ul><div>Job Qualifications:</div><div><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">The Must-Haves:</div><div><ul><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Superb writing style, with an emphasis on clarity and economy, but also an appealing tone.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Ability to edit other writers' copy to the highest standards of accuracy while under time pressure. Great attention to detail.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Extensive knowledge of video games across a wide range of genres, with a particular focus on the highest-profile contemporary releases.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">A good practical understanding of video game design.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Strong work ethic with a high degree of determination and drive; strong organisational skills and a methodical approach.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Positive attitude and a team mentality.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Passion for video games and gaming culture.</li></ul><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Not Required, but Nice to Have:<ul><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">A sound understanding of search engine optimisation.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Degree in a relevant subject, especially Journalism, English or a related media subject.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">General familiarity with the web publishing environment.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Experience of managing other staff.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Knowledge of the games industry itself, with contacts or a clear interest in the sector.</li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">An interest in the technology, entertainment and lifestyle sectors in general.</li></ul><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Work Environment:&nbsp;</div><ul style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;">Work Schedule: Standard full-time working schedule, M-F. There is no expectation for this role to work weekends, holidays, or odd hours. </div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;">Travel Requirements: On occasion, there could be a requirement for this role to travel to conferences or events for content coverage.&nbsp;</div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;">Physical Requirements: This role involves typical office and computer-based activities, including prolonged periods of sitting or standing and frequent use of hands, fingers, and vision for tasks such as operating a computer, mouse, and keyboard. Occasional travel is required, which could include lifting and carrying materials, and navigating airports, hotels, and other venues. </div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;">Work Model: For applicants who reside in or around London, there may be a requirement to go into our offices 2-3 days per week. For others located in different areas around the UK, this position will be remote.</div></li></ul>Ziff Davis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.&nbsp;</div></div></div>
 
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