Staff Data Analyst

Warner Bros. Entertainment; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment company in London is seeking a Staff Data Analyst to join their EMEA Data & Analytics team. The role involves working across data analytics and engineering, creating dashboards, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience and strong skills in SQL and Python. This position supports a hybrid work model, combining remote and in-office work.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in advanced data analytics or data engineering.
• Strong expertise in SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and big data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions.
• Build and maintain dashboards and automated reports.
• Work with large-scale datasets using SQL or Python.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Agile practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

MS or higher in relevant field

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Snowflake

BigQuery

Power BI

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

We are looking for a highly skilled and versatile Staff Data Analyst to join our EMEA Data & Analytics team supporting HBOMax Streaming. This role blends responsibilities across data analytics and data engineering—ideal for someone who can work across both stakeholder-facing insights and technical data pipeline development. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across business and product teams to understand their needs, translate them into data solutions and provide actionable insights that shape strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders across marketing, product, content and operations to gather, clarify and translate business needs into technical data specifications
• Build and maintain robust dashboards, automated reports and reusable data models using tools such as Looker or Tableau to power self-service analytics and visualisation
• Design and implement scalable data models that support advanced analytics, customer behaviour analysis, product performance tracking and key KPIs
• Lead automation efforts and collaborate with data engineers and platform teams to streamline data ingestion, transformation, governance and validation processes
• Work with large-scale datasets using SQL or Python ensuring accuracy, performance and scalability
• Communicate complex analytical findings in a clear and compelling way to non-technical audiences, identifying opportunities for improved data collection, quality and processes
• Mentor team members, promote best practices for data stewardship and develop frameworks that enhance productivity and collaboration
• Explore new opportunities through creative analytical and engineering methods

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree, MS or higher in a quantitative field such as computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics or statistics with over 7 years of experience in advanced data analytics, data engineering or similar roles
• Strong expertise in SQL and proficiency in Python or another scripting language for data manipulation, automation and modelling using tools such as dbt and Airflow
• Skilled in building reliable data models, transforming flawed or changing datasets into consistent outputs and developing reports and dashboards using tools such as Looker, Tableau or Power BI
• Familiar with cloud-based data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery or Redshift and experienced with big data technologies including Spark, Kafka and Delta Lake
• Background in data science and machine learning with exposure to predictive modelling, statistical methods and experimentation is highly desirable
• Experienced in managing workflows with Agile practices while leading multiple projects and navigating fast-paced, ambiguous environments with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to dissect vague asks and deliver strategic insights in a clear and digestible way
• Experience in media, streaming or other customer-focused industries is preferred

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit the accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.