Junior Data Scientist - Hybrid LA role in ML & Data

Creative Artists Agency; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is seeking a Jr. Data Scientist to join the Data team in a hybrid Los Angeles role. You will use Python/R, SQL, and BI tools to turn data into actionable business insights, build pipelines, and support data-informed decisions across entertainment and sports initiatives.

You will work with stakeholders to gather requirements, explore data, and present results with clear visuals and reproducible analyses. A relevant degree and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in a Data Science and Analytics department or lab preferred.
• Proficiency using Python, R, or similar programming; Python preferred.
• 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 NLP/LLMs preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Data Wrangling: Identify data sources and ingest into platforms; build data pipelines and support data engineers.
• Data Exploration and Visualization: Create visualizations and metrics to summarize insights from data.
• Data Analysis: Apply advanced statistical methods and document processes with reproducible methods.
• Requirements gathering and Presentation: Elicit and document business requirements, translate into technical specs, and manage backlogs.

Skills

Python

SQL

Excel

PowerBI

Tableau

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Spark

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is seeking a Jr. Data Scientist to join the Data team in a hybrid Los Angeles role. You will use Python/R, SQL, and BI tools to turn data into actionable business insights, build pipelines, and support data-informed decisions across entertainment and sports initiatives.

You will work with stakeholders to gather requirements, explore data, and present results with clear visuals and reproducible analyses. A relevant degree and strong communication are essential.