Product Analyst

Chicago Sun-Times

. Lead analyses that help product, innovation, and business teams understand audience behavior, identify opportunities, and make data-informed decisions .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,000 - $98,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analytics tracking, data visualization, and performance measurement across various platforms. Proficient in translating complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for product and business teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Google AnalyticsSQLLookerData VisualizationGoogle Tag Manager

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Hard Skills

Analytics ImplementationData AnalysisDashboard DevelopmentKPI DevelopmentData Quality Monitoring

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative MindsetCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

Google SheetsMicrosoft ExcelBI ToolsEditorial Analytics ToolsApp Analytics

Industry Keywords

User Journey MappingPerformance MonitoringVendor Relationship ManagementCross-Platform MeasurementData-Driven Decision Making

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead analyses that help product, innovation, and business teams understand audience behavior, identify opportunities, and make data-informed decisions
Map user journeys with data to demonstrate how audiences interact with products
Translate product, innovation, and business questions into clear metrics, tracking plans, dashboards, and recommendations
Own analytics tracking and measurement setup across websites, apps, audio products, and editorial analytics tools
Validate tracking, monitor data quality, and resolve reporting or implementation issues
Support product launches, migrations, workflow improvements, and experiments through measurement planning, data analysis, and QA
Develop dashboards, reports, documentation, and automated workflows that help teams monitor performance
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and technology partners on analytics, tracking, and reporting needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and analytics implementation
Experience with SQL and working in data warehouses
Experience with Looker or other BI tools
Advanced analytical skills with experience collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating abundant information with accuracy
Strong communication and presentation skills – written, visual, and verbal
Experience with app analytics, audio analytics, or cross-platform product measurement
A collaborative mindset and sense of curiosity is essential
Experience working with data visualization tools, building interactive reports, creating dashboards for different audiences, and developing calculated KPIs or metrics
Experience managing vendor relationships or supporting third-party analytics and technology platforms
Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel proficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Vacation
Holidays
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Retirement savings
Commuter benefits plan
Competitive salary and benefits package