Overview
In this contract role, the Data Scientist will work within a well-established media organisation to build and deploy data science solutions aimed at supporting audience growth and optimising content. Collaborating with various teams, the role focuses on analysing large datasets, developing predictive models, and effectively communicating insights through visualisations and presentations in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Build and deploy data science solutions to support audience growth and commercial performance.
- Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends and actionable insights.
- Develop predictive models and machine learning solutions for business decision-making.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across various teams including analytics and marketing.
- Communicate findings through visualisations, presentations, and recommendations.
- Contribute to the development of best practices for data science and analytics.
Requirements
- Strong experience with statistical analysis and machine learning techniques.
- Advanced programming skills in Python and familiarity with data science libraries.
- Proficient SQL skills and experience with large-scale datasets.
- Experience in developing predictive models and recommendation systems.
- Ability to translate analytical findings into clear business recommendations.
- Proficiency in data visualisation tools to communicate insights.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering measurable impact.