Data Scientist

6 Hours ago • 2-4 Years • Data Analysis

Job Summary

Job Description

This position is part of the Analytical Solutions team that executes custom analysis and data delivery projects for Comscore’s external clients and supports certain internal data feeds. The Data Scientist will utilize skills in statistics and media research, working closely with other team members and clients to develop and maintain value-added solutions. Responsibilities include handling large data files, executing analytic projects, summarizing findings, interpreting results, presenting findings, recommending alternative solutions, translating statistical modeling results into business impact, interfacing with clients, managing expectations, coordinating project delivery, developing and adapting statistical methodologies, developing statistical tools, testing new statistical approaches, assisting in new product development, and managing analytic projects.
Must have:
  • 2-4 years experience in media research
  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
  • Proficiency in SAS, R, Python, or similar
  • Experience with relational DB data access (SQL)
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Ability to explain complex systems
Good to have:
  • Ph.D. or Masters in Statistics, Decision Sciences, Economics, Physics, Systems Engineering, or Mathematics
  • Understanding of traditional (TV) media math and targeting concepts
  • Experience analyzing person-level or household-level marketing data
  • Proficiency in *NIX systems
  • Experience with various market research methodologies (regression, time series, SEM, etc.)
  • Experience with experimental design and statistical tests
Perks:
  • 100% company-covered Private Medical Insurance
  • Provident Fund (company and employee contribution)
  • 25 Annual Leave Days
  • 10 National/Festival Holidays
  • 10 Sick Leave Days
  • Paternity, Bereavement, Marriage, Maternity leave
  • Christmas / New Year Paid Leave
  • Summer Hours (early releases on Fridays)
  • Internal Career Development Opportunities
  • Access to e-learning courses
  • Encouragement of innovative ideas and creativity
  • Informal Work Atmosphere
  • Global engineering exposure

Job Details

This position is part of the Analytical Solutions team that executes custom analysis and data delivery projects for comScore’s external clients and supports certain internal data feeds. This team is located within comScore’s product organization and is focused mainly on transforming comScore’s national and local television usage data into custom data feeds for clients. In this role, the Data Scientist will utilize their skills and knowledge in statistics and media research, working closely with other members of the Analytical Solutions and CMS Custom Analytics teams, and with internal and external clients, to develop and maintain value-added solutions.

What You'll Do:  

  • Effectively handle large data files in the course of developing and implementing solutions 

  • Precisely execute multiple analytic projects, each involving a great number of steps and analytic decisions 

  • Concisely summarize real-world implications of findings from custom projects and the value proposition of real-world offerings 

  • Interpret results, present findings and recommend alternative solutions to software and business decision makers 

  • Translate statistical modeling results into measures of business impact 

  • Interface with clients to aid in the qualification of custom analytical solutions 

  • Manage expectations and coordinate project delivery with internal team 

  • Play a key role in the development and adaptation of statistical methodologies, including traditional media research methodologies, for the development, maintenance and improvement of data products 

  • Develop statistical tools to facilitate and improve data regression, manipulation, and analysis 

  • Test and measure the effectiveness of new statistical approaches and process improvements 

  • Assist Custom Solutions team in new product development.  Execute prototyping of new product ideas 

  • Manage analytic projects 

What You'll Need:  

  • 2- 4 years related experience in traditional, direct, or digital media research; understand traditional (TV) media math and targeting concepts

  • Ph.D. or Masters (M.S.) in Statistics, Decision Sciences, Economics, Physics, Systems Engineering, or Mathematics preferred

  • Highly competent in quantitative and qualitative analysis, regression, data manipulation, and critical thinking. 

  • Intrinsic ability to look at data and identify patterns, problems, or analysis opportunities

  • Ability to distill large amounts of information into key findings

  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills and an ability to explain complex systems

  • Extensive background in data mining applications, including proven programming and debugging ability in SAS, R, Python or similar language.

  • Experience analyzing person-level or household-level marketing data and efficiently handling large data files

  • Extensive experience with relational DB data access including writing and debugging SQL

  • Proficient in navigating and scripting on *NIX systems

  • Experience with wide range of market research methodologies within and beyond media measurement: regression, time series, SEM, marketing mix, Bayesian methods

  • Experience with experimental design, hypothesis testing, power calculations for statistical tests  

Shift Timing:

The regular hours for this position will cover a combination of business hours in the US and India – typically 2pm-11pm IST.  Occasionally, later hours may be required for meetings with teams in other parts of the world.  Additionally, for the first 4-6 weeks of onboarding and training, US Eastern time hours (IST -9:30) may be required. 

Benefits:

  • Medical: Comscore offers a collective Private Medical Insurance scheme which is 100% covered by Comscore. The benefit is applicable to employees, an employee’s spouse, up to two children and parents.

  • Pension: Provident Fund: Comscore bears both the employee and employer contribution.

  • Time Off Annual Leave:  Comscore offers market competitive annual leave of 25 Annual Leave Days (12 Casual and 13 Privilege), following local guidelines and practices.

  • National Holidays and Festival Holidays: 10 Days.

  • Sick Leave: 10 Days.

  • Additional Leave: Paternity, Bereavement, Marriage, Maternity, Additional Pregnancy / Birth Related Leave

  • Christmas / New Year Paid Leave, Comscore offers a week of Company paid leave over the Christmas / New Year period.

  • Summer Hours: Comscore has a culture that rewards employees for their hard work. When you work hard, you need time to recharge and refresh. Early releases on Fridays are subject to manager approval.

  • Internal Career Development Opportunities (minimum of 6 months tenure in the current position and in discussion with supervisors)

  • Access to hundreds of professional e-learning courses, specifically created for Comscore

  • Be creative: You don’t have to follow the norm to be successful – we encourage you to think outside the box. Our culture is built on encouraging innovative ideas, communication and joint success.

  • Informal Work Atmosphere: We believe in getting the job done in a comfortable, casual environment!

  • The ability to become a truly global engineer, with exposure to markets across the world. With more than 30 offices around the world, many Comscore teams work together across locations.

About Comscore:

At Comscore, we’re pioneering the future of cross-platform media measurement, arming organizations with the insights they need to make decisions with confidence. Central to this aim are our people who work together to simplify the complex on behalf of our clients & partners. Though our roles and skills are varied, we’re united by our commitment to five underlying values: Integrity, Velocity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Servant Leadership. If you’re motivated by big challenges and interested in helping some of the largest and most important media properties and brands navigate the future of media, we’d love to hear from you. 

This will be a foundational role on our Pune-based GL team during a time of exponential growth for Comscore in Pune. The candidate for this role will be one of the first GL hires in Pune and will work with Comscore teams around the world on work vital to the future of Comscore and our clients. 

Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms. With a data footprint that combines digital, linear TV, over-the-top and theatrical viewership intelligence with advanced audience insights, Comscore allows media buyers and sellers to quantify their multiscreen behavior and make business decisions with confidence. A proven leader in measuring digital and set-top box audiences and advertising at scale, Comscore is the industry’s emerging, third-party source for reliable and comprehensive cross-platform measurement. To learn more about Comscore, please visit Comscore.com.

About Comscore:

 

At Comscore, we’re pioneering the future of cross-platform media measurement, arming organizations with the insights they need to make decisions with confidence. Central to this aim are our people who work together to simplify the complex on behalf of our clients & partners. Though our roles and skills are varied, we’re united by our commitment to five underlying values: Integrity, Velocity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Servant Leadership. If you’re motivated by big challenges and interested in helping some of the largest and most important media properties and brands navigate the future of media, we’d love to hear from you.   

Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms. With a data footprint that combines digital, linear TV, over-the-top and theatrical viewership intelligence with advanced audience insights, Comscore allows media buyers and sellers to quantify their multiscreen behavior and make business decisions with confidence. A proven leader in measuring digital and set-top box audiences and advertising at scale, Comscore is the industry’s emerging, third-party source for reliable and comprehensive cross-platform measurement. To learn more about Comscore, please visit Comscore.com.

Comscore is committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity.

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