Data Scientist

Warner Music Inc.; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music company in Canada is seeking a passionate Data Scientist to uncover hidden listener behaviors using advanced statistical methods and machine learning. In this role, you will build forecasting models to measure and optimize the impact of global marketing campaigns, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a quantitative field and 2 to 6 years of relevant experience with tools like R, Python, and SQL. A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant quantitative field.
• 2 to 6 years of professional experience in data science or analytics.
• Hands-on experience with R, Python, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Build forecasting models across streaming and audience growth.
• Gather and analyze audience data for best practices.
• Transform data into compelling presentations and stories.

Skills

Advanced modeling

Data analysis

Machine learning

R

Python

SQL

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics

Tools

matplotlib

ggplot2

Job description

Music is driven by fans, and our data tells their story. We’re looking for a passionate Data Scientist to dive into the massive cultural waves happening across major streaming platforms.

In this role you’ll be translating billions of signals into the heartbeat of our listeners. Using advanced statistical methods and machine learning, you’ll uncover hidden listener behaviors, build predictive models for artist and commercial performance, and forecast what fans want next. You’ll also measure and optimize the impact of our global marketing campaigns, using experimentation and data‑driven insights to understand what truly drives engagement.

What You’ll Do

• Advanced Forecasting & Modeling: Build robust forecasting models across streaming, audience growth, and commercial performance. Support comprehensive forecasting efforts across deal risk, merchandise, and demand planning.

• Audience Insights & Analytics: Gather and analyze audience data to establish best practices for capturing music listening preferences. Detect anomalies and surface actionable insights from large‑scale streaming and engagement data.

• Hypothesis Testing & Storytelling: Transform complex data into compelling stories via tailor‑made presentations. Develop new hypothesis testing frameworks and decision‑making tools for the real‑time assessment of audience viewing patterns and music delivery streams.

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with local affiliates, labels, international teams, and Global Technology. Collaborate closely with merchandising teams and business stakeholders to deliver critical reporting and inference.

• Data Engineering Integration: Interact directly with data engineering teams to identify, define, and secure the data needs required for your mathematical models.

Who You Are

• Education: Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or a highly related quantitative field.

• Experience: 2 to 6 years of professional experience in data science, analytics, or a related field.

• Technical Stack: 2 to 6 years of hands‑on experience working with R, Python, and SQL.

• Forecasting: At least 2 years of experience building forecasting models across streaming, audience growth, and commercial performance.

• Marketing & Audience Models: At least 2 years of experience using advertising data to build marketing mix models, measuring the incremental impact of ads/campaigns using techniques like multi‑linear regression and Hierarchical Bayes.

• Targeting & Behavior: At least 2 years of experience building targeting models, including propensity scoring and look‑alike modeling.

• Production ML: At least 2 years of experience successfully deploying machine learning models into a production environment.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Proven ability to bridge the gap between technical complexity and business logic, serving as a strategic partner who empowers non‑technical teams and leadership.

• Data Visualization: At least 2 years of experience communicating complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders using data visualizations (e.g., matplotlib, ggplot2).

Compensation: This position offers a base salary of $95,000 – $120,000 CAD for L3 and $105,000 – $140,000 CAD for L4. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a performance‑based annual bonus.

WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.