Data Scientist

It's an amazing time to be joining Storyhunter as we continue to transform the way that brands, media organizations, non-profits, and other content publishers tell their stories. Storyhunter is the world's leading creative services platform with over 42,000 creators in 190 countries offering more than 60 services. Our clients partner with us to bring their creative ideas to life and scale up by tapping into an agile, creative workforce. The results speak for themselves: we've handled roughly 55,000 unique projects, paying out over $65 million to creators globally.

Our company mission is to empower and inspire storytellers everywhere in an inclusive and sustainable way. We've created a work environment where team members drive impact, take risks, grow from feedback, and feel encouraged to be who they are. The team is made up of individuals located all over the world working either fully remote or on a hybrid basis. We pride ourselves on offering a superior product experience, stellar account management, and building brand trust. That's part of the reason why so many of the world's leading companies use our platform. In fact, we're now one of Inc's 5,000 fastest growing companies

So, do you want to grow your career with a company that challenges, encourages, and rewards? Then apply to become part of the Storyhunter team.

Storyhunter is seeking a talented Data Scientist to join our team and help us gain valuable insights from our extensive data. As a global marketplace for freelance content creators, we possess a wealth of intriguing data on the business of video production worldwide. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our organization by unraveling the stories hidden within our data, identifying new and exciting opportunities, and ensuring the overall health and satisfaction of our global marketplace.

ABOUT YOU:

• Proficient in working with PowerBI for data visualization and analysis.
• Skilled in extracting and manipulating data from SQL databases efficiently.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting experiments and performing root cause analysis to uncover insights and drive decision-making.
• Possess a strong foundation in statistics and relevant mathematical concepts, enabling you to analyze complex data and derive meaningful conclusions.
• Effective at translating technical concepts and findings into easily understandable language for non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and knowledge transfer.
• Proficient in utilizing Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes and working with data warehouses to access, transform, and store large datasets efficiently.
• Experienced in working with time-based data, understanding temporal patterns, and effectively visualizing and presenting such data.
• Skilled in synthesizing complex data and insights into concise and impactful executive summaries that highlight key findings and recommendations.
  
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize analytical skills and data expertise to identify and create essential metrics that provide valuable insights into our marketplace's performance and trends.
• Develop visually compelling reports and presentations that effectively communicate key findings, actionable insights, and strategic recommendations to stakeholders across the organization.
• Work closely with the Product team to define and refine metrics for features and experiments, ensuring data-driven decision-making and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with Product to leverage data and analytics to uncover new opportunities, identify emerging trends, and enhance the overall user experience, thereby driving innovation and growth within our marketplace.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related disciplines. Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Proven professional experience as a Data Scientist or similar role, preferably in a technology-driven environment.
• Proficiency in using data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or similar software to create interactive and visually appealing reports.
• Strong SQL skills with experience in querying and manipulating large datasets efficiently.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimental design, and hypothesis testing.
• Familiarity with ETL processes and working with data warehouses for data extraction, transformation, and storage.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to recognize patterns, trends, and outliers in complex datasets.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to break down complex problems into manageable tasks and develop innovative solutions.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in the content creation or media industry is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to effectively convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic start-up environment.
  
  

If you are passionate team player and want to make an impact in a growing company, please apply with your updated resume and cover letter.

BENEFITS:

• A strong company culture that prides itself in diversity, tolerance, and personal growth
• A high-growth, dynamic environment with lots of opportunities for your direct impact to be felt
• Generous stock option packages
• A 100% remote working environment
• A brand new laptop of your choice
• $1000/year for home office expenses
• $500 monthly stipend for health care
• 401k plan
• Unlimited PTO
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Annual company retreat to special places in the world with amazing excursions
• Mentorship from passionate, friendly, and experienced colleagues
  
  

We want your time at Storyhunter to be among the most fulfilling and happy times in your life. We encourage vacation and family time. We believe mental and physical health are paramount. Your career is a marathon, not a sprint. We pride ourselves on flexibility and empathy for our teammates. We strive for work/life balance which is in the interests of individuals, companies, and society at large.

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