Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Onsite
Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.
Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.
Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.
Job Description
Nine has an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to launch their career as a Junior Data Analyst within Nine's dynamic Programmatic Trading team! Working closely with senior analysts, you will play a critical role in supporting daily data management, routine reporting, and platform trend monitoring across our market-leading digital assets.
Your day-to-day focus will centre on ensuring absolute data integrity, organising complex datasets, and exploring newly integrated AI tools to help optimise commercial workflows.
Day to day you will:
Assist with daily data quality assurance for digital ad platforms using Excel and SQL to cross-check data for absolute accuracy.
Generate routine daily and weekly performance trackers and dashboards using Excel templates to monitor platform metrics.
Utilise Excel formulas and pivot tables to organise large, raw vendor datasets into clear, structured formats for analysis.
Review baseline ad serving and revenue reports to flag data anomalies or missing fields, escalating complex issues when necessary.
Conduct specific analytical projects focused on inventory optimisation and contribute technical expertise to yield strategies.
Learn how newly integrated AI-driven tools operate to support day-to-day data processing and automated operational workflows.
Qualifications
What you’ll bring:
A tertiary degree in a relevant business, commerce, analytical, or quantitative field.
Academic or internship experience demonstrating strong analytical capabilities and a genuine interest in digital advertising.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel for sorting large datasets, building pivot tables, and utilising formulas.
Strong attention to detail and sharp troubleshooting skills, with the ability to translate numerical data into actionable insights.
A keen interest and passion for AI, specifically how it can be practically applied to automate and improve commercial operations.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills to confidently liaise with internal teams.
Foundational familiarity with digital advertising concepts or basic exposure to data presentation tools like Domo, SQL, or Google Sheets is highly desirable.
Additional Information
How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.
Our employee benefits include:
18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription
More info at Nine Careers
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
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