Lead Data Scientist

Paramount Pictures; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Paramount Skydance Corporation seeks a Senior Data Scientist specializing in causal inference and experimentation to drive subscriber growth and retention. You will partner with Lifecycle Marketing, Product Analytics, and Finance to shape data-driven strategy and optimize the subscriber journey.

You will own data extraction, modeling, and reporting, translating complex analyses into actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years in data science/analytics with hands-on causal inference or experimentation methods.
• Experience designing or analyzing A/B tests and understanding common pitfalls.

Responsibilities

• Run causal inference analyses to identify drivers of retention and long-term value.
• Map the subscriber journey to identify impactful lifecycle, product, pricing, and promo levers.
• Design, set up, and analyze A/B tests across the subscriber journey, including power analysis and read-outs.
• Build and maintain reporting and models turning journey optimization into ARPU, survival, and LTV metrics.
• Own SQL/Python data pulls, cleaning, and analysis pipelines for causal and LTV modeling.
• Present findings clearly to stakeholders and ensure data quality across pipelines.

Skills

Causal inference

A/B testing

Python

SQL

Data storytelling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

SQL

R

BigQuery

Databricks

Looker/Tableau

Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the powerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

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Overview:

We are the Global Content and Lifecycle Analytics team, part of the Paramount Streaming, Data & Insights Group (DIG)! DIG is a key connector across the Paramount Streaming verticals. Our group is made up of subject matter experts who prototype, build, and scale data infrastructure and products. We also assess, aggregate, and analyze data, and we shape both qualitative and quantitative stories and insights. In short, we give our stakeholders decision support, clear performance views, and recommendations that help the business grow!

The User Lifecycle Analytics team works closely with Lifecycle Marketing, Product, Finance, and DTC Executives to drive subscriber growth and retention.

The Lead Data Scientist reports to the Senior Director of Data Science. You'll support a wide range of projects, partnering with the Lifecycle Marketing and Product teams, DTC executives, and Finance. This role calls for a solid analytical foundation, real curiosity about subscriber behavior, and the skill to run careful analysis that feeds straight into strategy!

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicates clearly, and has hands-on experience (or eagerness to grow) in causal inference and experimentation.

This role supports two core business questions:

• What drives long-term subscriber health, and how do we use our levers (lifecycle, product, pricing, promotions) to grow it?
• How do our optimization efforts across content and the subscriber journey affect the bottom line?

Responsibilities:

• Run causal inference analyses (e.g., diff-in-diff, matching, uplift modeling) under the Sr. Director's guidance. You'll find which subscriber behaviors truly drive retention and long-term value, while correcting for known biases in streaming data.
• Help map the subscriber journey to pinpoint where lifecycle, product, pricing, and promo levers have the most impact.
• Help design, set up, and analyze A/B tests across the subscriber journey (acquisition, onboarding, engagement, win-back), including power analysis, monitoring, and read-outs.
• Build and maintain reporting and models that turn journey optimization into ARPU, survival, and LTV metrics for stakeholders.
• Own the SQL/Python data pulls, cleaning, and analysis pipelines behind the team's causal and LTV modeling.
• Prepare clear, well-organized presentations and summaries of your findings for stakeholders.
• Partner with Data Engineering and Product Analytics to check data quality and fix issues in our experimentation and behavioral data pipelines.
• Stay current on causal inference and experimentation best practices and help promote sound methods across the team.
• Mentor junior analysts on SQL, statistical methods, and analytical best practices as the team grows.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related).
• 5+ years in data science/analytics, with hands-on use of causal inference or experimentation methods (e.g., A/B testing, diff-in-diff, propensity score matching) — not just predictive modeling.
• Experience designing or analyzing A/B tests, including an understanding of common pitfalls (novelty effects, selection bias, sample ratio mismatch).
• Solid SQL skills and proficiency in Python or R for statistical analysis.
• Experience working with or building LTV, survival, or churn-related metrics.
• Great communication skills, with the ability to turn analytical results into clear takeaways for non-technical stakeholders.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in subscription/DTC streaming, media, or another subscription business (e.g., SaaS, telecom).
• Familiarity with subscriber/customer journey mapping.
• Exposure to advanced causal techniques (e.g., instrumental variables, double machine learning, causal forests).
• Familiarity with cloud data warehousing/BI tools (e.g., BigQuery, Databricks, Looker, Tableau).

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $139,000.00 - 200,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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