Data Scientist

Wppmedia; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEK 3,000 wellness allowance

30 days of vacation

Paid volunteer days

Team activities

Job summary

Wppmedia is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in Stockholm. This entry-level role involves leading marketing investment discussions, translating technical outputs into actionable insights for stakeholders, and contributing to data-driven projects.

Ideal candidates will have a background in Engineering or Mathematics and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include a wellness allowance, flexible work hours, and extensive vacation time. Join us in shaping the next era of media at Wppmedia!

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with 0-2 years of experience.
• Fluent in English and Swedish.
• Curious and business-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing investment analysis using measurement methods.
• Explain technical outputs to non-technical stakeholders.
• Work on attribution modelling, experiments, and data science projects.

Skills

Python programming

Statistical analysis

Marketing Mix Modelling

Storytelling

Communication

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or similar

Tools

Cloud platforms

SQL

GIT

Power BI

Job description

What you’ll do

We’re looking for a Data Scientist to join our growing team in Stockholm. In this role, you will:

• Take the lead in helping our clients understand and measure the true impact of their marketing investment using measurement methods such as Marketing–mix modelling (MMM).
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to transform technical output such as outputs from a model built using Python into clear, actionable insights. Your work will involve packaging and presenting these findings in an engaging and accessible way to inform and inspire C‑level stakeholders at some of the largest companies in the Nordics.
• Contribute to exciting and impactful projects, and be able to work on projects involving attribution modelling, experiments, and algorithm development, while also contributing to the development of automated reporting tools and other innovative data‑science initiatives.

Skills and Experience

Requirements – Please note that this is an entry‑level position (0–2 years of experience), so the competence level of below requirements should align with skills gained through education or limited work experience.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or similar quantitative field.
• A curious and business‑oriented mindset, with a willingness to learn about (or prior knowledge of) the marketing industry.
• Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues and solutions to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with programming (we use Python as our main coding language).
• Experience applying analytical methods such as time series analysis, statistics, marketing‑mix modelling, or econometrics.
• You are fluent in both English and Swedish.
• You have a valid work permit in Sweden.
• You have excellent skills in Excel and Powerpoint.

Nice to have

• Practical experience in data science, analytics consulting, or similar role.
• Hands‑on experience with Marketing Mix Modelling.
• Previous experience of Bayesian statistics.
• Experience with Cloud platforms, SQL, GIT, Power BI, or other relevant technologies.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

In Sweden, our benefits include a SEK 3,000 wellness allowance, a 37.5‑hour workweek, half‑days and “klämdagar” off, 30 days of vacation, and two paid volunteer days per year. WPP Media Sweden is a member of Almega, and all employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement (kollektivavtal), which ensures occupational pension, insurance, and other negotiated terms. We host regular team activities, knowledge‑sharing sessions, and wellness initiatives throughout the year.

WPP Media is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.