Analytics Engineer

What the role needs

• Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
• If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!
• Partner with stakeholders to understand their needs and the DTC business.
• Collaborate with data science to understand forecasting models and with data engineering to understand the data underlying models and forecasts.
• Create global DTC subscriber forecasts for regular business processes and strategic requests as they arise.
• Build data pipelines upstream and downstream of forecasting models, including forecast reporting pipelines.
• Diagnose variance against forecasts and communicate findings clearly, concisely, and convincingly to stakeholders.
• Partner with dashboard engineers to build and improve the forecast dashboarding environment for stakeholders and practitioners.
• Estimate the effects of important business decisions through subscriber forecasting.
• 2+ years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, data science, or analytics.
• Ability to break complex problems into simple, coherent solutions.
• Extensive experience writing robust Python and SQL as part of a team.

From the employer

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance. Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled. Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO! Overview Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, creates entertainment experiences that connect audiences around the world. Within the Data & Insight Group, you’ll support our global direct to consumer (DTC) business as an Analytics Engineer. This Journey IC role is part of the Data Engineering job family and is based in Los Angeles, CA, or New York, NY. You’ll own global DTC subscriber forecasts, using models built by the data science team to inform important business decisions. You’ll partner with stakeholders to understand the business, build data pipelines upstream and downstream of models, and diagnose variance against forecasts. Success requires close attention to detail, clear and influential communication, and ownership in a fast moving environment. Responsibilities • Partner with stakeholders to understand their needs and the DTC business. • Collaborate with data science to understand forecasting models and with data engineering to understand the data underlying models and forecasts. • Create global DTC subscriber forecasts for regular business processes and strategic requests as they arise. • Build data pipelines upstream and downstream of forecasting models, including forecast reporting pipelines. • Diagnose variance against forecasts and communicate findings clearly, concisely, and convincingly to stakeholders. • Partner with dashboard engineers to build and improve the forecast dashboarding environment for stakeholders and practitioners. • Estimate the effects of important business decisions through subscriber forecasting. Basic Qualifications • 2+ years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, data science, or analytics. • Ability to break complex problems into simple, coherent solutions. • Extensive experience writing robust Python and SQL as part of a team. • Robust attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. • Ability to communicate concisely and persuasively with nontechnical stakeholders. • Successful completion of a background check. Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Haves) • Experience integrating AI solutions into existing business processes. • Experience with media or subscription businesses. • Experience using Google Cloud Platform, including BigQuery, ML Engine, and APIs. #LI-JJ1 Paramount Streaming, a division within Paramount Global, is the home to the company's direct-to-consumer services spanning free and paid in the form of Pluto TV and Paramount+. Pluto TV is the global leader in free ad-supported TV, delivering more than 1,400 global channels and an extensive library of streaming content, including live and original channels. Paramount+, digital subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news, and A Mountain of Entertainment™. Paramount+ features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hiring Salary Range: $85,600.00 - 128,400.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, 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 . • Generous paid time off. • Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products. • Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more. Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.