Jr. Data Scientist

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is an entertainment and sports agency with expertise across media, sports, and related business areas. The Jr. Data Scientist will use statistical modeling, machine learning, simulation, advanced visualization, and data engineering practices to solve business problems, develop insights, and support data-driven products. The role also gathers requirements, documents analyses, and presents results to business stakeholders.

What you'll do:

• Data Wrangling:
• Identify data sources that can be useful to answer business questions
• Determine the optimal way to ingest this data into CAA’s available technology platforms
• Perform experiments on ingested data to evaluate quality and integrity
• Build data pipelines for ongoing data extraction
• Provide input to data engineers for building ongoing external and internal data ETL pipelines
• Data Exploration and Visualization:
• Use advanced visualization techniques to present data insights in a compelling way
• Apply advanced analytics to create metrics and KPIs that summarize insights from data
• Data Analysis:
• Apply advanced statistical methods for classification and prediction, including machine learning methods
• Document processes and analyses, using reproducible methods and scripts

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree on a relevant field such a Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business
• Proficiency using Python, R, or similar mathematical programming
• 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 Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate and complete tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in team environments
• Ability to present complex problems in simple terms with great presentation skills
• Master's Degree in relevant discipline preferred

Benefits:

• This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.
• This is a hybrid role based out of our Los Angeles office.