Fox News Network
Data Scientist
Fox News Network, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
FOX Entertainment
With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell's Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment's long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob's Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Data Scientist to join the Market Analytics team at FOX Entertainment Research. Reporting to the Senior Data Scientist of Market Analytics, you will assist in building a scalable data science framework for Market Analytics within FOX Entertainment. You will be part of a team that is surfacing and disseminating tactical intelligence from cross-platform marketing datasets to inform business decisions. Focusing primarily on advanced quantitative methodologies, such as Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), you will help derive, interpret, and analyze marketing analytics data across FOX Entertainment's footprint (digital, streaming, on-demand, social and TV). In addition, you will be responsible for helping create advanced analytical solutions to inform operations and strategy throughout the company, providing direct support to FOX Entertainment divisions and critical business functions, including Digital, Marketing, Programming, and Scheduling. This is a high-impact opportunity to join a dynamic team and build advanced analytics initiatives from the ground up.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with FOX corporate data and technology teams to build a scalable data science framework for FOX Entertainment Represent FOX Entertainment Research in defining data science driven requirements and solutions for major initiatives Assist in advanced data exploration, data mining, inference, and prediction of multiple traditional and non-traditional media measurement data sets Create innovative analytics and new predictive modeling techniques of marketing and program performance data Serve as an Marketing Analytics team expert in statistical inference and other practical applications for mathematical statistics Lead development of advanced analytical frameworks to inform a broad range of business functions across FOX Entertainment, including but not limited to enabling advanced analysis and quantitative methodologies to support advanced targeting that informs digital, marketing, and programming strategies Think critically about data and partner with corporate data teams to drive centralization and refinement of existing entertainment and marketing data sources. Innovate and recommend new measurement, with a focus on digital measurement Drive the collection and application of new data Partner with marketing, data and technology teams to advance in-house marketing analytics and build solutions, such as marketing mix and attribution models, to support FOX Entertainment's data-driven marketing strategy Inform digital measurement and help advance digital analytics (e.g., customer journey analytics), to generate tactical insights that inform FOX Entertainment's digital audience strategy Collaborate with corporate data and technology teams to select the appropriate tools for each project, and fully exploit existing methods and algorithms developed for other tools and projects Develop a deep understanding of KPI's that affect key partner departments, in particular marketing and strategy, and communicate solutions and identified data insights WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Masters degree Specialization in a quantitative field, such as statistics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or similar technical field 3+ years of applied experience in data science, advanced analytics, or similar experience in academia applying statistical methods and machine learning techniques with high levels of proficiency Experience partnering across business and technology teams to identify opportunities for advanced data science to enhance decision-making Experience implementing advanced analytical frameworks, and leading projects that span the disciplines of data science and data engineering Experience using data visualization tools and techniques to deliver business insights, convey information and results clearly Experience in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Deep knowledge of statistical science Proficient in multiple analytics and programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL within both local and cloud environments (RStudio, Anaconda, Databricks, Snowflake, etc.) Understanding of and/or exposure to media research methodologies, television, social and digital measurement tools (e.g., Nielsen, Screen Engine, Freewheel, etc.) Knowledge of enterprise digital analytics platforms (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, etc.) Ability to work independently, drive the direction for a project, and recommend methods and tools. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and work effectively under strict time constraints Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Impactful presentation skills in front of a large and diverse audience Comfortable collaborating across functions (e.g., research, technology, digital, marketing, strategy, and programming) NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
2+ years of relevant industry experience (i.e., media, marketing, agency, or similar), with a background in linear and streaming television data and systems Familiarity with Tableau
#LI-DNI
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $121,500.00-130,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. View more detail about FOX Benefits.
With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell's Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment's long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob's Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Data Scientist to join the Market Analytics team at FOX Entertainment Research. Reporting to the Senior Data Scientist of Market Analytics, you will assist in building a scalable data science framework for Market Analytics within FOX Entertainment. You will be part of a team that is surfacing and disseminating tactical intelligence from cross-platform marketing datasets to inform business decisions. Focusing primarily on advanced quantitative methodologies, such as Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), you will help derive, interpret, and analyze marketing analytics data across FOX Entertainment's footprint (digital, streaming, on-demand, social and TV). In addition, you will be responsible for helping create advanced analytical solutions to inform operations and strategy throughout the company, providing direct support to FOX Entertainment divisions and critical business functions, including Digital, Marketing, Programming, and Scheduling. This is a high-impact opportunity to join a dynamic team and build advanced analytics initiatives from the ground up.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with FOX corporate data and technology teams to build a scalable data science framework for FOX Entertainment Represent FOX Entertainment Research in defining data science driven requirements and solutions for major initiatives Assist in advanced data exploration, data mining, inference, and prediction of multiple traditional and non-traditional media measurement data sets Create innovative analytics and new predictive modeling techniques of marketing and program performance data Serve as an Marketing Analytics team expert in statistical inference and other practical applications for mathematical statistics Lead development of advanced analytical frameworks to inform a broad range of business functions across FOX Entertainment, including but not limited to enabling advanced analysis and quantitative methodologies to support advanced targeting that informs digital, marketing, and programming strategies Think critically about data and partner with corporate data teams to drive centralization and refinement of existing entertainment and marketing data sources. Innovate and recommend new measurement, with a focus on digital measurement Drive the collection and application of new data Partner with marketing, data and technology teams to advance in-house marketing analytics and build solutions, such as marketing mix and attribution models, to support FOX Entertainment's data-driven marketing strategy Inform digital measurement and help advance digital analytics (e.g., customer journey analytics), to generate tactical insights that inform FOX Entertainment's digital audience strategy Collaborate with corporate data and technology teams to select the appropriate tools for each project, and fully exploit existing methods and algorithms developed for other tools and projects Develop a deep understanding of KPI's that affect key partner departments, in particular marketing and strategy, and communicate solutions and identified data insights WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Masters degree Specialization in a quantitative field, such as statistics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or similar technical field 3+ years of applied experience in data science, advanced analytics, or similar experience in academia applying statistical methods and machine learning techniques with high levels of proficiency Experience partnering across business and technology teams to identify opportunities for advanced data science to enhance decision-making Experience implementing advanced analytical frameworks, and leading projects that span the disciplines of data science and data engineering Experience using data visualization tools and techniques to deliver business insights, convey information and results clearly Experience in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Deep knowledge of statistical science Proficient in multiple analytics and programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL within both local and cloud environments (RStudio, Anaconda, Databricks, Snowflake, etc.) Understanding of and/or exposure to media research methodologies, television, social and digital measurement tools (e.g., Nielsen, Screen Engine, Freewheel, etc.) Knowledge of enterprise digital analytics platforms (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, etc.) Ability to work independently, drive the direction for a project, and recommend methods and tools. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and work effectively under strict time constraints Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Impactful presentation skills in front of a large and diverse audience Comfortable collaborating across functions (e.g., research, technology, digital, marketing, strategy, and programming) NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
2+ years of relevant industry experience (i.e., media, marketing, agency, or similar), with a background in linear and streaming television data and systems Familiarity with Tableau
#LI-DNI
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $121,500.00-130,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. View more detail about FOX Benefits.