Data Scientist

About iSpot:

At iSpot, we empower advertisers to measure the true impact of their TV and streaming campaigns—from concept through airing to conversion. Our fast, accurate, and actionable measurement and attribution solutions enable advertisers to evaluate creative effectiveness, optimize media plans, and attribute results across platforms, all while benchmarking against competitors and historical data. With real-time performance insights seamlessly integrated across linear and streaming TV, iSpot equips advertisers to make swift, confident decisions that drive impactful business results.

About the Team:

Our Client Data Science team is dedicated to delivering invaluable insights and reports to our clients. We thrive on innovation, employing cutting-edge techniques that empower our clients to advance their businesses. Comprising Analysts, Data Scientists, and Engineers, our team brings a deep understanding of the media landscape, advanced data science techniques, and strong coding skills, all fueled by a passion for growth.

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate Data Scientist to join our dynamic Client Data Science team. In this role, you will design and develop custom reports tailored to our iSpot clients, providing them with the insights they need to succeed. We’re looking for someone who shares our obsession with data accuracy and possesses an insatiable curiosity for learning and tackling challenging goals in a fast-paced environment.

Join us in this collaborative environment, where your contributions will help drive innovation and push the boundaries of the media industry. We can’t wait to see how you’ll make an impact!

As a key member of the Client Data Science team, you will be responsible for a variety of critical tasks, including:

• Collaborating on complex problems, both independently and as part of a team, while writing and optimizing R, Python, or SQL scripts for effective data processing.
• Adapting existing tools and methods to meet evolving needs, balancing workloads across various projects, and leveraging solid machine learning and statistical skills to inform data-driven decisions.
• Collecting, aggregating, and manipulating data from multiple sources, applying analytical techniques to derive insights, and creating clear visualizations or reports.
• Engaging with internal and external teams to clarify requirements, address challenges, and develop tailored solutions, while documenting project status and updates in tools like JIRA.
• Communicating effectively with diverse audiences, translating complex findings into accessible formats through written reports and presentations, and actively participating in team discussions to support collaboration and problem-solving.

Your expected work day will consist of:

• 5% People Mentorship
• 25% Project Leadership
• 5% Strategy, Planning and Prioritization
• 5% Internal or Client Collaboration
• 60% Hands on: Reporting, Coding, Debugging, Developing, Methods, etc.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in Data Science, or comparable field
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or social science field, Master's preferred
• Coding Experience: 3+ years coding experience and 1+ years coding specifically in R or Python;
• Coding Skill: Intermediate coding skill in Python or R;
• Leadership Experience: 1+ year of project leadership;
• Technical Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of Data Science, Modeling, Machine Learning, and Statistics;
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;

Soft Skills:

iSpot’s Client Data Science team expects all candidates to have a range of soft skills, including but not limited to: critical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication. Additionally, the following soft skills are required for success in this role: Prioritization of accuracy; Flexibility and adaptability; Resourcefulness; Logic.

Target cash compensation range: $95,000 - 118,000USD Annually

We are committed to providing competitive, market-informed compensation. The cash compensation above includes base salary, variable commission for employees in eligible roles, and annual bonus targets for eligible roles. In addition to cash compensation, all full time iSpotters are eligible to participate in iSpot’s equity plan to receive stock options. Non-exempt roles will also be eligible for (pre-approved) overtime pay. Individual compensation packages are influenced by different factors unique to each candidate, including their skills, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

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Hybrid & Flexible Workplace Policy

iSpot supports a hybrid and flexible workplace. Depending on location and work responsibilities, employees may be designated as full-time or part-time office-based or a fully remote employee. A hybrid work schedule indicates that you work in the office some days and work from home other days. The best hybrid workplaces allow for flexibility while also encouraging consistency. 

Those local or living in surrounding areas to one of our offices (Bellevue, WA; El Segundo, CA; New York, NY) will work a hybrid schedule, coming into their local office 1-3 days a week. While those in a role, not office-based and located further away from our offices, will work a fully remote schedule. If you have questions regarding exact details of our hybrid & flexible workplace policy, please let your recruiter know and they will discuss with you further.

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