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Data Science86 days agoOn-site

Comscore, Inc.

Data Scientist

data sciencesqlpythonrsparkunixlinear televisionmedia measurementanalyticsmedia rating councilcross-platform measurement

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Mid-level

Years experience

3-5

Location

Pune, India

Full job description

Comscore is seeking a Data Scientist for the Television Analytics team focused on building and maintaining data science methodologies for US national and local television and cross-platform measurement. The role involves working with large-scale linear television data to build algorithms, tools, and projection solutions. Responsibilities include data analysis using SQL, Python/R, UNIX/Linux, delivering insights, ensuring data integrity for various media products, developing analytical methods, troubleshooting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires a quantitative degree, 2-4 years experience in data-driven research, expertise in SQL, Spark, R/Python, strong problem-solving and communication skills. Experience with Media Rating Council is a plus. Work hours primarily 2 pm - 11 pm IST with some flexibility for global meetings. Benefits include full medical insurance, provident fund, competitive leave policies, career development, e-learning access, and a collaborative global work environment.

What you'll do

  • Use SQL, Python/R, UNIX/Linux and internal/third-party tools to generate, analyze, and deliver data-driven insights
  • Interpret results, present findings, and recommend alternative solutions to management and business decision makers
  • Ensure timely and error-free operation, production, and delivery of syndicated product data
  • Maintain integrity and validity of data for On Demand, Linear TV, Digital, and Cross Platform products
  • Develop analytical approaches to answer high-level questions and provide insightful recommendations
  • Support research and investigation of client-reported inquiries
  • Collaborate with Analytics, Engineering, and Best Practices teams to meet business goals
  • Develop routine analytical methods and proactively seek solutions to issues
  • Suggest improvements to methodologies
  • Provide complex troubleshooting of analytical methods
  • Use attention to detail and problem-solving skills to find and correct data problems, applying statistical methods to adjust and project results
  • Drive process improvement initiatives across teams and functions
  • Serve as subject matter expert on Comscore's TV methodologies

Requirements

  • Degree in a quantitatively focused discipline (Statistics, Economics, Data/Computer Science, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computational Finance, Operations Research, Mathematics, Physics, etc.)
  • 2-4 years of experience in synthesis of research findings and making data-driven arguments
  • Expertise in querying and manipulating data using SQL, Spark, R/Python
  • Ability to learn complex methodologies quickly
  • Strong creative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to convey complex analytical approaches and findings with strong writing skills
  • Intrinsic ability to identify patterns, problems, or analysis opportunities in data
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently to meet deadlines
  • Experience with Media Rating Council (MRC) is a plus

Tech stack

SQLPythonRUNIX/LinuxSpark

Benefits

100% covered private medical insurance for employee, spouse, up to two children, and parentsProvident Fund with both employee and employer contributions paid by Comscore26 annual leave days (8 casual, 18 privilege) following local guidelines10 national and festival holidays10 sick leave daysAdditional leave: paternity, bereavement, marriage, maternity, additional pregnancy/birth related leaveCompany paid leave over Christmas/New Year periodEarly release on Fridays subject to manager approvalInternal career development opportunities after minimum 6 months tenureAccess to hundreds of professional e-learning courses created for ComscoreEncouragement of creative thinking and innovationInformal and comfortable work atmosphereGlobal exposure with collaboration across 30+ offices worldwide

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