Lead Data Analyst

3 Weeks ago • 7 Years + • Data Analyst

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Job Description

The Disney DTC Content Analytics team seeks a Lead Data Analyst to translate data into actionable insights driving strategic decisions. Responsibilities include analyzing content performance across Disney+ and Hulu, collaborating with the Communications team on external press, building data visualizations and dashboards, developing new metrics, and leading cross-functional projects with Data Science and Engineering. The role involves working with multivariate data using internal tools and SQL, presenting findings to stakeholders, and defining business needs and strategies. Success requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker), and the ability to manage projects end-to-end.
Must have:
  • Advanced SQL skills
  • Data visualization expertise
  • Strong analytical abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • 7+ years analytics experience
Good to have:
  • R/Python experience
  • Data warehousing knowledge
  • Media/Entertainment experience

Job Summary:

About The Role

The Disney DTC Content Analytics team is seeking a Lead Data Analyst who will be an exceptional addition to our team. You will be responsible for turning data into insights and insights into key business decisions that steer the strategic direction of The Walt Disney Company. The right person for this role has exceptional analytical capabilities, loves problem-solving, is a good communicator, and is passionate about supporting content creators.

You will play a key role in the future of TWDC’s streaming business by leading a variety of short and long-term projects, including the evolution of Disney’s external data communications framework. This role will support decisions made within the streaming organization as well as our various studios. You will provide analysis and analytical frameworks looking at the Disney+ and Hulu content catalogs, the audiences that are consuming that content, and ways that the business can optimize that content in order to best serve those audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct analysis to drive valuable business insights, using internal analytics tools and SQL to access and manipulate multivariate data

  • Collaborate with the Communications team to identify interesting trends in content performance for use in external press stories

  • Build data visualizations and multi-faceted dashboards that convey key content metrics, significant trends, and relationships across multiple data sources within the content domain

  • Ideate and develop new metrics and analytical approaches, measuring trends and capturing streaming-wide behaviors across the entire DTC catalog (Disney+ and Hulu)

  • Present the team’s work across various stakeholder groups

  • Lead cross-functional projects with Data Science and other Analytics teams spanning user segmentation, engagement trends, and portfolio optimization

  • Partner with Data Engineering to ensure data quality and manage self-service tools

  • Take projects and requests from end-to-end, defining business needs, developing strategies, and socializing insights to the business

  • Effectively communicate results through compelling data storytelling across the organization


Basic Qualifications

  • Degree in an analytical area such as Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science or equivalent

  • 7+ years of relevant work experience in analytics and/or business intelligence

  • Strong analytical skills – with an advanced ability to read/write complex SQL queries to analyze data

  • Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.) coupled with strong storytelling skills for technical and non-technical audiences

  • Experience taking vague requirements and manipulating them into polished final products

  • Strong and effective communication and presentation skills

Nice-To-Haves

  • Experience in statistical analysis tools like R or Python

  • Understanding of data warehousing concepts and design

  • Prior experience in Media/Entertainment is a plus.

Additional Information

#DISNEYTECH


The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica is $136,100 to $182,400 per year and in New York is $142,600 to $191,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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$136.1K - $191.1K/yr (Outscal est.)
$163.6K/yr avg.
New York, New York, United States

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From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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