Who We Are:
With the support of our members and sponsors, Ocean State Media Group (RI PBS and The Public’s Radio) serves the needs of all generations within Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. We spark imagination, explore our history, and reflect the values of our diverse community. Guided by civic engagement, we provide unique, high-quality local, national and international programming and digital content that educates, inspires, and engages.
Position: Data Analyst
Reports to: Director of Finance & Administration
Supervises: None
Location:Providence, Rhode Island
Exempt / Non-Exempt:Full Time Exempt
Summary:
Ocean State Media (formerly Rhode Island PBS & The Public’s Radio), serving Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, is seeking a Data Analyst to support our efforts in understanding and growing our audience and strengthening community impact. This role plays an integral part in informing key decisions across the organization by integrating the voice of the audience and community into the business decision-making process.
The Data Analyst is a highly visible role that requires exceptional analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of digital and social channels, as well as an understanding of broadcast metrics and CRM systems. The ideal candidate is naturally curious and can gather, organize, visualize, and translate data from many sources into actionable insights that make a difference.
Specific Duties (including but not limited to):
- Develop and maintain dashboards in Tableau that track key performance indicators across departments
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand data needs and translate questions into analytical solutions
- Collect, clean, and analyze data from multiple sources, including Google Analytics, CRM platforms, email systems, and survey tools
- Be the voice of the audience and the community within the organization and surface insights that inform editorial, programming, engagement and revenue strategies
- Create clear reports and data visualizations representing actionable insights that support internal decision-making and external communications
- Help establish organization-wide data standards and promote data literacy among colleagues
- Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in how we serve and engage Rhode Islanders
- Present and effectively communicate complex data and both qualitative and quantitative insights across all levels of the organization.
Education / Experience / Qualifications:
- Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in data analysis, research, or reporting with a focus on consumer/audience data
- Proficient in Tableau, Excel and Google Sheets
- Proficiency working with digital metrics (e.g., Google Analytics, email engagement, social media analytics and listening tools)
- Exceptional analytical thinking and mathematical skills
- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn new tools and techniques
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate across departments
- Exposure to CRM systems or donor databases
- Enthusiasm for using data to inform real-world decisions and impact
- Interest in public media, journalism, education, or nonprofit work
- Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to CRM systems or donor databases
- Enthusiasm for using data to inform real-world decisions and impact
- Interest in public media, journalism, education, or nonprofit work
What We Offer:
At Ocean State Media Group, we foster a creative, dynamic workplace where employees can thrive, grow and connect with our mission. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health and Wellness Benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance;
- 403(b) Retirement Plan Benefit that includes a 100% matching contribution up to 6% of the employee’s contribution, plus a pre-tax employer discretionary match up to 2% of the employee’s compensation;
- Paid Time Off package of 25 days, as well as a minimum of 12 holidays each year;
- Other Benefits Options include a flexible spending account, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, pet insurance, and other voluntary insurance options.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should email their application documents to careers@ripbs.org.
Required application documents for this position include:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but applications submitted by July 25, 2025, will receive priority consideration. Please indicate the position to which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
No phone calls, please.
Rhode Island PBS is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military service, or genetic information.
