The Most In-Demand Jobs in Analytics

By: Anna Cave

Jobs relating to media analytics that are expected to grow even after the coronavirus pandemic.

​SEO Specialist: There has been an increase in job postings for SEO specialists on LinkedIn, with about a 37% month-over-month increase in September 2020. SEO specialists help websites rank higher in the search results on major search engines. 
The average salary is $45,948 a year.

Market Research Analyst: The number of market research analyst jobs is expected to grow by 20% from 2018 to 2028, creating a rise of 139,200 jobs, according to Emerson College. These analysts collect and analyze the data needed to predict the preferences and anticipated behavior of consumers. 
The median salary is $63, 790 a year.

Information Security Analyst: According to Emerson College, the career is expected to grow 32% from 2018 to 2028. These analysts guard customers' private information and are an essential role in any marketing team, especially now as companies collect huge amounts of big data and cyberattacks are becoming more complex. These analysts keep the data collected by market research analysts safe. 
The median salary is $101,980 a year.

​Software Developer: This position is expected to grow by 26% by 2028, which would be an increase of 241,500 new jobs, according to U.S. News. Software developers design and improve upon computer software and mobile apps by working with users to see how they can meet their needs with new programs.
The median salary is $103,620. 

Web Developer: According to CNBC, web developers are expected to have one of the highest growth rates over the next 5 years. Web developers build websites for their clients using coding, and some developers may also have to create content for the site and maintain and address any issues.
The average salary is $72,040 a year.