Jr. Data Scientist, Business Analytics & Research

NBCUniversal's BAR group seeks a junior data scientist to support analytics across content protection, distribution, streaming, and business strategy for NBCUniversal's film, TV, sports, and direct-to-consumer properties.

Responsibilities

• Examine large, intricate datasets to reveal patterns in consumer behavior, content consumption, piracy dynamics, and digital distribution
• Strengthen and extend existing analytical models, reporting products, dashboards, and research programs while contributing to new analytical capabilities
• Develop and maintain statistical models to measure how piracy and protection efforts influence business outcomes
• Assist with forecasting, risk assessment, title prioritization, and strategic decision-support initiatives
• Create recurring reports, dashboards, and data products that deliver timely intelligence to business stakeholders and senior leadership
• Perform exploratory analyses to uncover drivers of piracy, content demand, and audience engagement
• Support research projects that combine survey data, behavioral data, business performance metrics, and empirical piracy datasets to answer strategic questions
• Collaborate with research, operations, and technology teams to improve data quality, analytical workflows, and reporting capabilities
• Translate analytical findings into clear business recommendations via presentations, visualizations, and written summaries
• Explore and evaluate new analytical approaches, including AI, statistical modeling, machine learning, and emerging data science techniques
• Support ad hoc analyses and special projects across the broader IPAOT organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, Social Science, or a related quantitative field
• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience applying quantitative analysis to real-world problems through academic research, internships, consulting engagements, or professional work
• Proficiency in SQL
• Experience using Python, R, or similar analytical programming languages
• Understanding of statistical concepts including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, experimental design, and predictive modeling
• Experience cleaning, validating, and analyzing structured datasets
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience creating data visualizations and dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
• Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Technologies

• SQL
• Python
• R
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other discounts and perks

Hybrid

This position currently follows a hybrid schedule, requiring on-site work at the Universal City, CA office a minimum of four days per week. The company reserves the right to modify in-office requirements at any time.

Additional Information

• As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with NBCUniversal at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision
• NBCUniversal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws and ordinances, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable
• If you require an accommodation due to a disability or a disabled veteran status during the application or recruitment process, you may request it at [email protected]

Salary Range

$70,000 - $85,000 per year