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1mo ago

Lead Data Scientist

Versant Media Universal City, CA

Universal City, CA

1mo ago Closed

$170k - $190k/yr Full time Data Analytics Data Science Lead Data Science

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Nov 2, 2026).

Job Description

Versant Media is hiring a Lead Data Scientist to help shape how analytics and AI are built, tested, and delivered across Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes. This hybrid role is designed for a senior technical individual contributor who will set standards for experimentation, own core modeling, and influence how durable, scalable self-service analytics reach stakeholders.

You will build and ship analytics and AI solutions with organization-wide impact, focusing on models and processes that improve data product delivery, decision quality, and adoption. The role also includes modern AI technical leadership, including identifying where AI can redesign analytical workflows and deliver measurable gains in speed and quality.

What you’ll do

Build modeling frameworks and processes that improve how the business receives trusted data products.
Own core modeling work, including segmentation, customer lifetime value, retention, and forecasting.
Establish the methodological standard for running experiments across the organization.
Provide modern AI technical leadership for how analytics and AI solutions are built and shipped.
Drive a shift in how stakeholders receive insights, moving toward durable, scalable, self-service products people can trust and adopt.
Identify opportunities to redesign analytical workflows with AI, then build solutions that deliver measurable improvements in speed and quality.
Champion sound AI practices, including risk assessment and bias mitigation.
Mentor analysts or scientists by sharing reusable models, frameworks, and technical standards that raise capability over time.

What you bring

A degree in a quantitative or technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years in data science or analytics, including leading technical work as an individual contributor and guiding data-informed strategy.
Hands-on expertise in predictive modeling and machine learning, with experience building segmentation, lifetime-value, and forecasting models.
Strong command of experimentation and causal inference, including experience setting standards for an organization.
Expert SQL and a modern data science toolkit, with a solid grasp of pipelines and data modeling.
Technical leadership experience with AI technical leadership, including integrating AI tools to redesign workflows and drive measurable impact.
Proven success collaborating across Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Finance.
Exceptional problem framing and communication, translating complex modeling into recommendations senior leaders can act on.
A track record of mentoring and raising the technical capability of other analysts or scientists.

Benefits and support

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Variety of other discounts and perks

Compensation: $170,000 - $190,000 per year (bonus eligible).

Location: Universal City, CA (hybrid). Generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week, subject to change based on business need.

Preferred

Experience in media, streaming, entertainment, or consumer subscription and transactional businesses.
An advanced degree in a quantitative field.

Additional information

External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.
Hybrid schedule and in-office requirements may change based on business need.
For qualified applicants in Los Angeles city/county and California Fair Chance Act coverage, Versant Media will consider criminal histories in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by submitting your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

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3mo ago

Jr. Data Scientist, Business Analytics & Research

NBCUniversal Universal City, CA

Universal City, CA

3mo ago Closed

$70k - $85k/yr Full time Analytical Skills Analytics Business Analytics

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 30, 2026).

Job Description

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com

Salary Range

$70,000 - $85,000 per year

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