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Data Analyst Intern
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
Irvine, CA, United States
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Greetings, students! We’re geared up here to offer another round of epic internship experiences in summer 2018. The internship program offers the opportunity to pause your studies for one summer and work side-by-side with Company employees in your area of interest, doing real work that oftentimes ends up in production. As such, we hold you to the same high standards as anybody else in the company.
Just like our gameplay experiences, Blizzard internships are a fully immersive experience. We want interns who are enthusiastic about what they want to do for a living and excited to come in every day to learn and contribute in this hyper-creative atmosphere. Being fully engaged with our team also means communicating effectively and maintaining an open mind - one that is receptive to feedback and able to adapt and grow. Your hobbies and interests can also play in your favor. Passion for technology, gaming, game development, and an in-depth knowledge of Blizzard games, products, and services will always be a plus with us, regardless of the position you’re applying for. Be passionate about who you are, be into our industry, and be willing to go all-in and embrace this opportunity to the fullest!
Quest Objectives
• Perform statistical and data analyses using analytical tools and data querying languages such as SQL and TSQL to help the department understand player behavior and potential operational impacts.
• Execute ad hoc data analyses in response to executive and business requests.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical reporting requirements and user stories.
• Support data-systems integration by managing, entering, and maintaining data mappings and data dictionaries.
• Assist product manager in the development and documentation of reporting and analytics processes, policies, roles, and responsibilities.
• Ensure all reporting and analytics documentation is kept up to date.
• Administer audits of existing process and policies on a global scale, in order to measure consistency and application.
• Manage a self-directed research project. Possible projects:
◦ Collecting and mapping operations data for future data systems integration or sourcing
◦ Researching and prototyping reporting solutions for internal CS departments
Eligibility Requirements
• Currently enrolled in a college or university, or planning to enroll in Fall 2017
• Returning for at least one more semester or quarter following the Summer 2018 internship
• Able to work fulltime hours for 11 – 12 weeks at the Blizzard office indicated in this job posting between May 2018 – August 2018 or June 2018 – September 2018 (group dates depend on when you get out of school)
• Authorized to work in the US
Level Requirements
• Currently pursuing a degree in math, statistics or computer science and planning to return to school following the internship
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with multiple levels of management
• Excellent organizational skills, and detail-oriented approach to problem solving
• High level of integrity, as demonstrated personally and professionally
• Comfortable working in ambiguous areas where learning and adaptability are key skills
• Bachelors in Math, Statistics, Computer Science or equivalent
• Proficient knowledge of SQL (T-SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, HiveQL, etc.) and experience working with complex data sets
Recommended Talents
• Proficient programming skills and statistical oriented language skills
• Strong knowledge of distributed computing and software development life cycles
• Experience should include work in one or more of the following areas: statistics, algorithm building and simulation scenario analysis and modeling
• Working knowledge of customer service and contact center process
• Sensitive to organizational culture and behaviors
Quest Items
• Resume
• Cover Letter
WARNING! Applications that do not include all of the required materials will not be considered. We’re serious about this – due to the volume of applications we receive, we only have time to consider complete submittals.
Company is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!