Freelance Data Scientist

Saatchi & Saatchi (We Are Saatchi); El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in advertising services is seeking a Freelance Data Scientist to harness data science and advanced analytics for enhancing business outcomes. The role involves developing predictive models, analyzing consumer data, and contributing to strategic insights. Candidates should have substantial experience in data science, statistical reasoning, and strong communication skills for client interactions.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical coverage

401K plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as Data Scientist.
• Strong technical skills in Python, SQL, R.
• Proven track record of statistical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine models for marketing objectives.
• Conduct exploratory analysis and data mining.
• Provide thought leadership to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistical reasoning

Data visualization

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

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Company Description

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.

Company Description

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.

Saatchi & Saatchi currently maintains a hybrid work policy to work in-office three days per week and remotely the other two days each week.

Overview

As a Freelance Data Scientist, you will be responsible for realizing the value that data science and advanced analytics can have on everything we currently do with our biggest client. Success for this position is measured by the ability to successfully identify and implement data science projects that go beyond theory to enhance business/marketing outcomes. This role functions both independently as an individual contributor and within a larger team of data scientists.

Responsibilities

• Navigate the unique challenges presented in trying to leverage data and technology in a marketing/advertising environment critically considerin existing processes (analytics, consumer insights, media, creative)
• Develop and refine models addressing common marketing objectives. Examples include media targeting/optimization, personalization, regression, and attribution
• Help us better understand the consumer and quantify their complex relationships with the business, generating audience insights using advanced statistical techniques such as predictive statistical models, audience profiling, segmentation, survey and test design
• Help further the agency’s analytics maturity in capabilities, data products, and tools
• Exploratory analysis and data mining: connect and analyze extensive, often disjointed datasets including product meta data, user level data, primary research, audience profiles, social commentary, and DMP data.
• Contribute and provide thought leadership to the business and key stakeholders. Articulate clearly and proactively with internal teams and client as relevant to the role.
  
  

Qualifications

• 6+ years of research or work experience as a Research Scientist, Data Scientist, Research Assistant, or a related occupation
• Prerequisite technical skills and tools typical of data science work such as Python + libraries, SQL, R, data platforms/structures, visualization
• Proven track record of statistical reasoning
• Strong ability to translate between business problems and data work via requirements gathering and creative problem solving
• Strong communication skills and ability to surface technical decisions that impact outcomes
• Experience working with marketing/advertising/survey data a plus
  
  

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $60 - 65 Hourly Rate. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be June 15, 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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