Data Science Graduate Scheme

Do you want to join the Data Science department with one of the world’s best news organisations?

The Data Science department at The Telegraph works closely with a number of teams across our business to drive subscription growth and commercial return, building products to improve efficiencies across the Newsroom, whilst bringing best in class knowledge and techniques to the forefront. This Graduate role will give the successful candidate hands-on experience translating business problems into data solutions, applying machine learning techniques to build bespoke models, work closely with data engineers to fully operationalise delivery and spend time understanding how our Data Scientists work with our editorial, subscriptions and product teams.

The program is designed to expose the Graduate to the core parts of The Telegraph business and develop them both commercially and technically. After completing the programme the Graduate will have the knowledge and experience to specialise within Data Science.

Alongside on the job training from the team, graduates would also be given the opportunity to up-skill and undertake further training on languages such as SQL and Python along with machine learning techniques. This may involve external training where required.

What to expect from the programme

• In Data Science you will take a hands-on approach bringing best in class knowledge and techniques to the forefront to existing and new projects
• Work with different data sets and structures including web behaviour, article metadata, unique customer views, email response and revenue models
• Partner with Technology and stakeholders from around the organisation to drive revenue growth and operational efficiencies
• Collaborate with the wider Insight & Analytics functions to share both business knowledge and technical skills, growing personal and overall team capabilities

Throughout the programme you will combine curiosity and technical skills to ensure our readers are at the very heart of everything we do as a business.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will champion data-led approaches to ongoing business challenges. This could involve optimising subscriber acquisition through targeted offer models, identifying current subscribers at risk of churn, or building tools to improve newsroom efficiency by recommending articles for social media.

• Gather business requirements and translate business problems into data solutions that will increase revenues or reduce operational costs
• Build models and products, ensuring the right balance of purity and pragmatism, to ensure they answer business needs and are fully adopted to deliver real-life value
• Work closely with data engineers and business area owners to deliver end to end solutions from initial proof of concept through to fully operational delivery

Requirements

• A passion for data science, AI and machine learning
• A numerate Degree or postgraduate qualification (potentially including Statistics or data science)
• A proactive interest in learning a programming language e.g. SQL, Python, R
• Some machine learning knowledge
• An interest in developments in analytics, AI and cloud computing
• Please note that this scheme is not open to established Data professionals

Applications for the programme will close on Friday April 14th at 10pm. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications after this date. Please apply with your CV, a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for The Telegraph.

Assessment centres will be conducted in the last two weeks of June and you may be invited to complete pre-assessments beforehand. The successful candidates will join the team in September, 2023.

Benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, parental pay (six months fully paid for mothers), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

The successful candidate will be provided with training on all tools and reports required for the role.

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.