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The Atlantic · 15 hours ago

VP, Data

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $240K/yr

10+ years exp

The Atlantic is a renowned media company that has been advancing ideas for over 160 years. They are seeking a Vice President of Data to define and drive their data strategy, lead a team of analysts, and ensure that data informs key decisions across the organization.

Information ServicesNewsPublishing

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Establish The Atlantic as the model for how modern media companies harness data to drive strategy, deepen audience relationships, and create new forms of journalism - anchored in a culture of experimentation you'll champion and grow

Lead and develop a high-performing data team, including embedded analysts across the organization

Recruit, develop, and empower analytical talent at all levels

Play a pivotal role in defining company strategy, ensuring data informs roadmaps that drive business growth

Champion and refine The Atlantic's decentralized/self-service data model, empowering stakeholders to access and interpret data independently

Define, develop, and maintain key organizational metrics in partnership with executive leadership

Serve as the executive "voice of data," translating complex insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership

Represent The Atlantic at industry conferences and in conversations with relevant third parties

Qualification

Data strategyCloud data platformsTeam leadershipStakeholder engagementCuriosity about AICommunication skillsMentorship

Required

A strategic leader with both analytical rigor and collaborative instincts — someone who can build trust in data, cultivate a thriving team culture, and position the organization to make smarter decisions

Curiosity about how AI can enhance analytics, decision-making, team productivity, and organization change

10+ years of experience in data, analytics, or related fields, including 5+ years managing and developing data teams

Experience partnering with executive leadership to shape organizational strategy

Professional experience with modern cloud data platforms (GCP preferred) and familiarity with tools like Astronomer, Fivetran, dbt Cloud, Looker, and Lytics

A strong understanding of how data infrastructure, governance, and self-service models scale — and the judgment to evolve them thoughtfully

Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, from analysts to the C-suite

Strong communication and mentorship skills, with a track record of developing inclusive, curious teams

A genuine passion for The Atlantic's mission and journalistic values

Company

The Atlantic

The Atlantic provides its readers with articles related to literature, political science, cultural trends, technology, and more. It is a sub-organization of Atlantic Media.

Founded in 1857

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.theatlantic.com

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