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JELLYVISION NEEDS AN AMAZING JUNIOR ANALYST

Founded by the creator of the YOU DON'T KNOW JACK® game series, The Jellyvision Lab, Inc. creates virtual teachers, advisors, and salespeople who make online learning and decision making delightful.  In all that we do, our goal is to make complex topics simple and boring material interesting, using a combination of great design, unexpectedly funny content, and serious technology.

Of all the virtual people Jellyvision has created, the tallest and least afraid of bears is ALEX® (www.meetalex.com). ALEX helps companies talk their employees through the tricky choices they’ll have to make, like picking a health insurance plan, deciding how much to put in the 401(k), or whether they might want extra life insurance. Our customers love ALEX because he helps their employees figure out what’s best for their personal situations, which, in turn, saves our customers a boat-load of time and money - everybody wins! As we sell more and more of ALEX, we need more and more non-virtual (i.e., real life) people to keep the virtual ones amazing. That’s where you come in.

THAT’S LOVELY, BUT WHAT’S THE JOB?

Jellyvision is looking for a Junior Analyst who is eager to provide thoughtful, detailed reporting and analysis to our customers and internal stakeholders. This role has unique responsibilities across both the product and services sides of our business and will help us:

  • provide our customers with data reports that are accurate and analysis that is valuable and original
  • draw insights from data sets (large and small) and translate them in a way that’s easy to understand and meaningful for customers and fellow Jellyvision-ers
  • track, analyze, and improve the performance of our work
  • assist with the data storytelling efforts on our ALEX Account Management team, so that our customers are smarter about their employees and know how to best engage with them
  • maintain the integrity of our internal data processes as we grow, so that we’re making business decisions on the best possible information
  • tackle ad-hoc analysis-y (that’s a word, right?) projects that crop up

We provide significant value to our customers by reporting back the data we collect – this is more than just relaying numbers. We dig into the data and ask what it means, and we generate ideas on what’s next. We take numbers from flat to dynamic and pass that value on to clients. This can be a really tough job. We often have small data sets and repetitive reports. We need someone who can abide by the rules of analyzing data (use statistical significance, correct testing procedures, etc.), but also be flexible and insightful when dealing with data restraints.

More specifically, our Junior Analyst will:

  1. Use our proprietary analysis tools (and your savvy Excel skills) to generate (often recurring) reports on the performance of our projects and products to both internal creative teams and to customers
  2. Spearhead A/B tests and optimization efforts on the projects you’re assigned to – it’s not just “what the data is saying” but intuiting the “why’s” and the “what now’s”
  3. Communicate directly with customers, as needed
  4. Work with our Account Managers, Data Team, and others to evolve and improve our processes, all with an eye toward Jellyvision’s mantra of “Be Helpful”

Basically, this role’s perfect for an analytics adorer or data hound with a creative, dot-connecting streak.

SO WHAT KIND OF FOLKS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

Jellyvision’s Junior Analyst MUST:

  • Be able to get your geek on. This position is computer-intensive and strong Excel skills are required. You should be a whiz at VLOOKUPs and enjoy keyboard shortcuts. And any experience with Tableau and SQL is a huge plus. You’ll also need to get up and running quickly on our proprietary analytics and creative tools, so it’s more than just being comfy with databases. Our business lives online, so you’ll need to be familiar with the Web and its functionality as well.
  • Own the nitty and the gritty. Our teams move at warp speed and need your work to have its I’s dotted and T’s crossed from the get-go. Bonus points for candidates with their own magnifying glass and eraser block.
  • Leave your fancy pants at home. This role is super interesting and you’ll be working with clients from different industries and different businesses all day, but it’s also got some routine and everyday “work-work” to it. You’ve got to be an idea person, but you also need to get into the trenches and not be annoyed by everyday reporting.
  • Have full use of both your right and left brain – monohemispheric candidates need not apply. You’ll need to rock the statistics and get gooey over a clean spreadsheet, but you’ll also need to be able to deal with the fuzzier aspects of the process – the interpretation, inference and creative implications of the data. You’re a “dot-connector”? Yes, please.
  • Be able to write and talk good. Seriously, your written and oral communication skills should be really excellent. You’ll be relaying data and findings to both customers and coworkers, so your ability to summarize and be succinct is key. All the data and insights in the world are useless if you can’t make people understand them.
  • Organize like you’re Martha Stewart. It’s a good thing. You’ll be working on several projects at once, so you’ll need great scheduling and workload planning skills to keep all your balls in the air.
  • Keep it together under the gun. You’ll need to do high quality work and maintain your attention to detail under deadline.
  • Have a sense of humor. It just makes you more fun to work with.

A Junior Analyst candidate should have experience with:

  • Microsoft Excel (especially the use of pivot tables, conditional logic and VLOOKUP functions, and also be able to make pretty graphs)
  • Bonus points for prior experience with Tableau and/or SQL

ANYTHING ELSE? 

Yes. We share a commitment to excellence and a desire to work in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, so we only hire nice, bright, funny people who are willing to work hard.  Our credo is a simple one: be helpful. And we think we can be most helpful if our workforce is as diverse in thought, perspective, and culture as the people who use our products. We are looking to add amazing folks to our team who will bring diversity across many lines, including race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, sex, and country of origin.

ARE THERE ANY PERKS?
Yes, we love perks.

  • Competitive pay, stock options and benefits.  401(k) with matching.  And we pay 100% of the cost of premiums for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance for our employees (as long as you qualify for our tobacco-free discount; if you’re a tobacco user, your medical premiums will be higher than $0). We also cover a really nice chunk of the cost of premiums for spouse/partner/dependent medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • Casual dress and a flexible schedule.  Come in a sweatshirt, jeans, whatever, like everyone else here.
  • Creative work environment. We are lucky to work in a place that is full of intelligent, talented and innovative folks. Although most hours the place is deathly quiet (we're a focused bunch), this is punctuated with hilarious outbursts and general merriment, which makes a nice way to spend the day.
  • Easy transportation. We’re really close to the "L" and the Halsted (#8) bus (right by the new Apple Store and Mega Whole Foods if that’s your kind of thing), and we have a transit FSA that allows you to dedicate pre-tax dollars to public transportation expenses.  Since a number of our employees like to bike to work, we also have showers and lockers in the office.
  • Did we mention our yoga class?  We bring a pro instructor right to the office. Fully subsidized by Jellyvision and fully optional, btw. 
  • Oh! And you should know that we have a massage chair. And not just any massage chair, my friend.  It’s the HumanTouch HT 5320 WholeBody™ Massage Chair. Feeling a little stiff? Sit down. Relax. Feel better? Good. Okay, back to work.
  • Free food. Every week, we stock our kitchen with free healthy snack foods, and we have a “hot lunch” catered once a week to give people a reason to hang out and eat together. 

INTERESTED? GREAT! HERE’S HOW TO APPLY:

We need:

  1. Your resume.
  2. thoughtful cover letter that highlights three reasons you think you’d be great for the gig, focusing on how your past work experience has prepared you for this kind of position. Writing is key to all that we do, and we weigh cover letters heavily.

You should receive an auto-reply confirming that we’ve received your application.  

NO PHONE CALLS OR FOLLOW-UP EMAILS, PLEASE.  If you do decide to apply, please know that every complete application will be carefully reviewed.  Seriously!  We know it is a time commitment to prepare an application.  We will respect that effort by thoughtfully reviewing every single complete application and responding one way or the other, and we are truly grateful for your interest.

Thank you for your interest in Jellyvision!

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Location

848 W Eastman St #104 , Chicago, IL 60642

An Insider's view of Jellyvision

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

When the company culture from top-down is set to take accountability and pride in your work, when leadership trusts and empowers employees to do the right thing and gives them flexibility as Jellyvision does, it motivates employees to give their very best to the organization. Work-Life Balance is not just a buzzword at Jellyvision.

Rajal

Senior Product Management, Benefits Engagement

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

If I’m coordinating, I absolutely love ending a meeting by summarizing action items any teams are accountable for before everyone leaves. Especially with so much information to keep track of, it helps me to pinpoint the important bits. Making sure there is clarity all around is the best and most efficient way that I can collaborate with teams.

Ashleigh

Talent Sourcer

What makes someone successful on your team?

Our team scales across Jellyvision, with a mix of curiosity, humility, and helpfulness. We willingly lean in to support the products that help people protect their health and well-being. And while a wicked sense of humor is in no way a requirement, we’ve lucked out with truly interesting, funny folks.

Chrissy

SVP Product Marketing

What unique initiatives do you have that encourage innovation?

Implementation is a team of ballers, constantly impressing me with new ideas. Our most recent ideas are new classes around Professional Development and a pilot approach to quickly implement customers. These ideas came from folks on the team. When my coworkers have these ideas, my job is to give them the support and resources to run with them.

Alex

SVP of Customer Operations

What are Jellyvision Perks + Benefits

Jellyvision Benefits Overview

We are currently redefining the way we will be returning to an office setting. To ensure the health and safety of our employees, Jellyvision will be working remotely until Summer 2021. Going forward, we will be focused on a “flexible first” approach where office space is available for those who wish to use it.

*5% Match on 401k

*Unlimited PTO

*Remote work stipend

*HSA & FSA Contribution

*14 Weeks Maternity Leave - 6 Weeks Paternity/Non-Gestational

*Gender Transition Assistance

*Education Reimbursement

*Medical, Vision & Dental - Multiple Plans

*Hilarious Slack Channels/Community Engagement Groups

*Membership to the Jellyvision Band - they Rock! (pun intended)

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Although we have an HQ in Chicago that we're able to work out of, every employee (remote or local) has the option to work off-site as much as they'd like.
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
We have an HSA and a transit FSA!
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Charitable contribution matching
At Jellyvision, we have a charity allowance, which does not require our employees to make any contribution. Just choose your charitable organization and let Jellyvision know where to send the money.
Child Care & Parental Leave
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation + Time Off
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
All employees, whether remote or local to Chicago, receive a home office stipend.
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend

Additional Perks + Benefits

We check in with our employees regularly to make sure our perks and benefits stay relevant to what is being asked for. At Jellyvision, we understand that every human is unique and we want to make sure that everyone feels supported.

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