Director of Data Science
Director of Data Science
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Job Description
The Director of Data Science is responsible for leading the analytics function to drive datainformed decisions across the organization. The role will leverage data to optimize content distribution enhance audience engagement and drive growth. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the music industry advanced analytical skills and be effective in presenting data that is actionable for key stakeholders. The Director of Data Science will deal with all aspects of a project from knowing whats important to the business to data collection and analysis and finally to data visualization and presentations to lines of business and the executive team.
Essential Job functions:
- Design develop and maintain statistical / machine learning data models metrics and algorithms that can be used to analyze large datasets related to music consumption project performance and market trends to drive significant results.
- Analyze complex data findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for marketing campaigns artist development and business strategy.
- Discover track and analyze developing artists and songs using datadriven methods. Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and other relevant teams.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to provide forwardlooking insights that inform business decisions.
- Create detailed reports and visualizations to effectively communicate findings to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Clearly convey the key insights or stories the data reveals in a visual intuitive format.
- Identify and track key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to streaming and audience engagement.
- Develop and present actionable insights to inform strategic decisions regarding artist releases marketing campaigns and content strategies.
- Provide recommendations on playlist placements promotional activities and artist development based on data trends.
- Utilize advanced analytics tools and platforms (e.g. SQL Python R Tableau BigQuery AWS Bedrock etc) for data processing and visualization at scale.
- Create detailed reports and interactive dashboards that communicate data insights to stakeholders.
- Conduct randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies.
- Provide thought leadership on emerging trends and technologies in the analytics space and help the organization stay ahead of the curve.
- Collaborate with IT Marketing and label partners to ensure that analytics activities are integrated with other business processes.
Required experience:
At least 57 years of experience with managing and transforming big data in excess of 1 billion rows data analytics and insights within the music industry preferably using AI / ML modeling data analysis tools and techniques to drive significant change in an organization.
Required skills:
- Strong ability to analyze complex data sets identify trends and generate actionable insights.
- Expert proficiency in SQL based data manipulation analysis tools (e.g. Python R) ETL processes and data visualization platforms (e.g. Tableau Power BI BigQuery).
- Understanding of the music industry particularly in the context of streaming platforms digital music consumption and music industry data schema.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of how to work with and interpret data along with high aptitude for learning and using new software programs.
- Exceptional organization attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- A genuine interest in the music industry and a passion for staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.
Education:
- Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Information Technology Data Science Computer Science Data Business Analytics or a related field.
- Graduate degree a plus but not required.
Employment Type
Full Time
