What Type of Person Thrives in the Publishing Industry According to an Analytics Manager at Top Publishing Company
Christopher, an Analytics Manager, identifies "gritty" individuals like journalists who relentlessly seek the truth as thriving in the industry. This drive for improvement, exemplified by the constant search for "something that's better" in data processing, is crucial for success in both newsroom and business analytics roles, where innovation in technology and reporting are paramount.
Data Analysis, Problem-Solving, Technology, Resilience, Communication
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Christopher Chen
Analytics Manager
Top Publishing Company
UCLA
UCLA MBA (in progress)
Communications, Economics
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Data and Analytics
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. In fields like analytics, those who thrive are 'gritty' and persistent in uncovering the true story or the most efficient solution.
2. Professionals in this industry constantly seek better technology and processing power to improve efficiency and lower costs.
3. A combination of journalistic drive to find the best story and a business focus on efficiency makes for a successful professional in this field.
Transcript
Thrivers are kind of really gritty. I would use a journalist as an example, where they would always try to uncover the true story.
People who just take things at face value would typically not thrive.
In my field, we constantly look for improvements in processing power and cost. This allows our analysts to query data and produce reports faster and at a lower cost.
Speaking on behalf of both the newsroom and the business side, people push for new technology. This is to create the best stories or reports possible.
I think keeping an eye on someone with both these attributes would be beneficial.