Data Scientist, Experimentation

News Corp; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Flexible Time Off

3.5% 401(k) company match

Tuition Reimbursement program

Volunteer Time Off (8 hours)

Job summary

News Corp in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Analytics Partner to drive product decisions through experimentation, analytics, and reporting. You will partner across Product, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, and BI to optimize development and consumer experience using advanced analytics.

You will build self-service AI-enabled reporting and improve data quality, with in-person collaboration typical at the Austin HQ.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in data science, machine learning, or applied statistics.
• Background in product analytics or experimentation.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, Tableau and Amplitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead analyses to identify product opportunities and size impact.
• Define success metrics for strategic initiatives and inform roadmaps.
• Build self-service reporting tools for cross-functional teams.
• Improve data quality and tracking through iterative analyses.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate across Product, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, BI.

Skills

Product analytics

Experimentation

Statistical analysis

Strong communication

Education

MS/BS in CS or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau

Amplitude

dbt

Airflow

Streamlit

Claude/MCP

n8n

Windsurf

Job description

Join News Corp in Austin, TX as a senior analytics partner helping teams make better product decisions through experimentation, business analytics, and reporting. This role partners across Product, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, and Business Intelligence to optimize product development and improve the consumer experience using advanced analytics and performance measurement. You will also be part of an in-person culture that balances creativity and innovation with strong data maturity.

What you'll do

• Support short- and long-term strategic goals across core product initiatives.
• Lead exploratory analyses to identify and size product development opportunities, weighing trade-offs between feature growth and optimization.
• Own learning agendas, design multivariate tests, and translate complex findings into recommendations that shape critical business decisions and inform the product roadmap.
• Define success metrics for strategic initiatives and deliver high-quality, data-driven analyses focused on consumer behavior, segmentation, and quality acquisition.
• Build and advance self-service AI-enabled reporting tools so cross-functional teams can explore, measure, and monitor performance independently.
• Improve tracking and data quality through continuous iteration, including deep-dive analyses to answer key product and business questions.
• Use descriptive, statistical, and predictive analytics to uncover foundational insights into consumer preferences, behaviors, and intent, with a direct path to influencing product direction.

What you'll bring

• MS/BS in computer science, statistics, mathematics, operations research, or a related field, plus 2+ years of relevant experience in data science, machine learning, or applied statistics.
• Strong background in product analytics or experimentation.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, Tableau, and Amplitude (or similar analytics tools).
• Experience with AI-enabled tools: Streamlit, Claude/MCP, n8n, Windsurf (required).
• Ability to create ETL pipelines using dbt + Airflow.
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a focus on experimentation and measurable user experience impact.
• Excellent communication skills to explain analytical, statistical, or ML concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Tools you'll work with

• Python, SQL, Tableau, Amplitude
• dbt, Airflow
• Streamlit, MCP, Windsurf, Claude, n8n

Benefits and support

• Inclusive and competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage
• Family forming benefits
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Time Off
• 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
• Immediate eligibility into the Company 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement program for degreed and non-degreed programs
• 1:1 personalized Financial Planning Sessions
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match program
• Free snacks and refreshments in each office location

How you'll work

News Corp balances creativity and innovation with a foundation of in-person collaboration. For most roles, employees work four or more days in the Austin headquarters.