Jr. Data Scientist

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health and life insurance

Telemedicine

Paid vacation/holidays

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is seeking a data-savvy professional to accelerate opportunity by leveraging data science, statistics, and advanced visualization. You will work with the Head of Data Science and help turn experiments into usable products, building robust data pipelines and providing business-ready insights.

Hybrid role in Los Angeles, engaging closely with data engineers, data scientists, and business partners to inform decisions, measure KPIs, and communicate complex results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business.
• Proficiency using Python or R.
• Proficiency using SQL and modern database management.
• Experience with Spark or similar distributed computing platforms.
• Experience using BI platforms such as PowerBI or Tableau.
• Experience with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify data sources and determine how to ingest into technology platforms.
• Perform experiments on data quality and build data pipelines.
• Provide input to data engineers for ETL pipelines.
• Use advanced visualisation to present insights and create metrics/KPIs.
• Apply advanced statistical methods including ML for classification/prediction.
• Document processes with reproducible methods and scripts.
• Advise business on strengths/limits of statistical results.
• Elicit and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Create and manage a backlog, translate requirements to technical specs.
• Summarise results in business-friendly formats and anticipate questions.

Skills

Python/R

SQL

Spark

PowerBI/Tableau

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Science/Engineering/CS/Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Spark

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

About the Role

This role sits within a highly motivated CAA Data team responsible for accelerating the creation of opportunity through the strategic use of data across the organisation. It incorporates the latest developments in data science, including statistical modelling, machine learning, simulation and advanced visualisation, to solve complex business data problems. The role involves identifying methodologies to answer business questions, gathering and evaluating data from multiple sources, performing exploratory data analysis, applying statistical methods to reach reproducible answers, and presenting results in a business-usable context. The position reports to the Head of Data Science and also assists in testing and developing technology infrastructure to turn data science experiments into usable products.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify data sources that can be useful to answer business questions and determine the optimal way to ingest the data into CAA's technology platforms.
• Perform experiments on ingested data to evaluate quality and integrity, and build data pipelines for ongoing data extraction.
• Provide input to data engineers for building ongoing external and internal data ETL pipelines.
• Use advanced visualisation techniques to present data insights in a compelling way and apply advanced analytics to create metrics and KPIs that summarise insights.
• Apply advanced statistical methods for classification and prediction, including machine learning methods.
• Document processes and analyses using reproducible methods and scripts.
• Provide advice to the business on the strengths and limitations of statistical results to avoid misuse.
• Elicit, analyse and document business requirements from user groups and project stakeholders.
• Create and manage a backlog of items by documenting business requirements and translating them into technical specifications for solution implementation, including prioritisation, implementation estimation and dependencies.
• Summarise results in business-friendly formats and anticipate questions from business partners, sharing data insights on an ongoing basis.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business.
• Proficiency using Python, R, or similar mathematical programming.
• Proficiency using SQL and modern database management.
• Experience with Spark or similar distributed computing platforms.
• Experience using BI platforms such as PowerBI or Tableau.
• Experience with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise, coordinate and complete tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in team environments.
• Ability to present complex problems in simple terms with great presentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience working in a Data Science and Analytics department or lab.
• Python expertise.
• Experience with simulation modelling (System Dynamics, Agent-Based Simulation or Discrete Event Simulation).
• Experience with Large Language Models, Neural Networks, and NLP.

Workplace

• Hybrid role based out of the Los Angeles office.

Salary

• Eligible for a discretionary bonus.
• Salary may vary based upon relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits package for all regular full-time employees.
• Company pays 80%-100% of the cost for medical, basic life and AD&D insurance, telemedicine, employee assistance and mental health counselling, paid vacation/holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave and other paid leaves of absence, NICU leave, bereavement resources, adoption benefits, educational assistance, mental health resources, and employee assistance plan.
• Voluntary benefits include dental and vision insurance, a 401K plan, flexible spending accounts (health care and dependent care), a health savings account, and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee perk: commuter benefits.
• Other statutory mandated benefits are also offered.

About the Company

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.