Data Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a Data Analyst to join our centralized Sony data analytics team. As a Data Analyst, you will play a key supporting role in a variety of analysis projects that span multiple industries, including music, gaming, film, TV, and electronics.

This position will be on a Hybrid schedule with 2 days per week in the Culver City office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working under guidance, you will help develop and execute analysis designs/approaches, understand complex datasets, and uncover valuable trends and key insights for stakeholder presentation.
• Create clear, compelling reports and visualizations that effectively communicate findings to stakeholders, empowering data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of business strategies and initiatives, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Utilize your analytical skills to explore data, identify patterns, and support decision-making processes that influence strategic initiatives.
• Leverage your curiosity for data and passion for the entertainment industry to contribute to projects that span various sectors, enhancing the overall impact of our analytics efforts.
• Remain up to date on industry trends and best practices in data analysis, continuously enhancing skills and knowledge to provide value to the organization.
• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include: 

• 1+ year(s) of SQL programming experience required.
• 1+ year(s) of business/data analytics work; strong analytical skills
• Passionate about the entertainment industry with a desire to contribute to projects that impact this field
• Familiarity with the data analytics lifecycle, querying SQL, data cleansing, developing insights and presentation.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a diverse group of established partners, including analytical, technical, and business teams from across operating companies
• Well-spoken with strong presentation skills that effectively translate data in a compelling way, both verbal and written, to influence stakeholder strategy
• An ambitious self-starter who deals well with ambiguity
• Experienced with BI visualization tools such as Tableau and Domo
• Operates with attention to detail to identify data discrepancies, perform data cleansing, and maintain data integrity to uncover actionable insights
• BA/BS degree, preferably in the data analytics field

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of Python for data analysis and modeling
• Familiarity with the music, movie, and gaming industries
• Knowledge of data engineering principles to support data management and analysis efforts
• Experience with targeting segmentation, cohort analysis and tracking, and A/B and multivariate tests

 In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.” 

Benefits:   

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.   

 What we offer you: 

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits 
• Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs   
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children  
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance  
• Short-term & long-term disability plans
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave   
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting 
• Education assistance and student loan programs    

Other Programs:  

• Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs) 
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)   
• Matching gift program   
• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)   
• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees 
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)   

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $95,000 to $105,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 7%. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  

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Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.