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Data Scientist - Econometrics 61672

Employer
Sky
Location
Isleworth
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
15 Jun 2022

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Job Details

As a member of the Media Strategy and Performance team, you'll help to drive efficiency of Sky's marketing plans through enabling the econometrics function to thrive.


What you'll do:

You'll be working onsite with colleagues 2-3 days per week as part of flexible working

* Empower a team of econometricians from a range of levels, by helping to design a structured end to end project delivery process
* Build and improve the automated processes to speed up the provision, pipeline and processing of data from source to modelling solution
* Work with the advanced analytics team to provide tools including media optimisation, competitor and pricing insight to relevant stakeholders
* Maintain and improve the internally built econometrics modelling platform to continue the expansion of the team's capability
* Create a suite of dashboards to visualise the data that is collected as well showing a concise view of model outputs to be shared around the business
* Collaborate with wider consumer strategy colleagues to champion the reputation of the department across Sky.


What you'll bring:

* A numerate degree such as Computer Science, Economics, Econometrics, Maths or Statistics
* A passion for using advanced statistical techniques to convert observable data into actionable recommendations
* Self-motivation, an enthusiastic attitude, and the adaptability to work in a fast paced and dynamic commercial context
* Experience automating data processes and working with data engineers to ensure a timely end-to-end workflow
* Experience with Linear Regression, Python, SQL, version control through GitHub/GitLab and Object-Oriented Programming
* Experience building data visualizations and dashboards (e.g., Tableau or similar BI solution)
* Desirable but not essential is experience of GCP/AWS and Bayesian Statistics


Consumer Strategy: We see the big picture across the Consumer Group; creating insight-led strategies which deliver great value for consumers and drive sustainable long-term growth for Sky

We bring the best from the global market into Sky - we buy technology, marketing, corporate, operational services and editorial production solutions. We are an international team working with our stakeholders our partners to curate the most effective and efficient customer-led operating model. High ethical standards are embeded in our team, and we engage our supply chains in creating a sustainable future!

The Rewards:

There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

  • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

  • A generous pension package

  • Private healthcare

  • Discounted mobile and broadband

Where you'll work:

Osterley

Our Osterley campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Chiswick Park, Gunnersbury, Acton Town and Ealing Broadway tube stations. There's also plenty of parking, bike shelters and showers.

On campus you'll find six subsidised restaurants and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion:

Recognised as an 'Inclusive Top 50 Employer' and a 'Times Top 50 Employer for Women', we're working hard to ensure we're a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and the potential you'll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working!

And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Company

Sky is the operator of the leading multichannel television platform in the UK and Ireland with viewers in 8.6 million households.

Sky was the winner of the Overall Top Employer Award for the 2016 Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards. It was praised by the judges for the strong evidence of its support for diversity, female career progression across the board and family friendly working which was backed up with strong evidence and case studies.

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