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Data Scientist
J2 Global
New York, NY, United States
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Description
Position Summary:
Ziff Davis Tech and Commerce (ZDTC) is tasked with owning the monetization and insights of all Ziff Davis Data that is stored within the Ziff Davis proprietary tool, CORE. As one of the first Data Scientists on a new team focused on monetizing Ziff Davis company-wide data, you will be responsible for implementing and fostering an environment that thrives on advanced analysis. The Data Science team will work with large, complex data sets and look to help solve difficult, non-routine analysis problems that are either organically found or business driven. Data enables management to make better, timelier decisions, and provides an opportunity for direct monetization in the ad technology ecosystem. We'll look to you to not only identify the biggest problem areas that need focus, but also drive the strategies we will use to solve them.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide pro-active ideas and recommendations to grow user audience across all ZDTC owned and operated properties
• Serve as data science lead for the business unit and provide leadership toward achievement of business initiatives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to synthesize experiment results, qualitative research and quantitative research into actionable next steps to improve the quality of ZDTC data products.
• Report to Product Management Director to drive meaningful change across the organization, and lead the development and adoption of predictive
• Take responsibility for turning data into understanding by being active, insightful, educational and supportive in every conversation about data.
Deliverables:
• Connect business needs and opportunities against data science roadmap and deliver User and Revenue growth
• Establish the data science roadmap for advanced analysis projects and execute against that roadmap
• Implement strategic initiatives and begin measuring the impact on key metrics associated with each initiative
• Develop at least one new product that has an incremental impact on either user or revenue every two calendar quarters
• Create one white-paper/quarter that provides unique insights and research that illustrates Ziff Davis Tech and Commerce’ unique assets and can be used as sales collateral to drive new business opportunities
• Manage other data scientists on team and empower the rest of the team to apply advanced analysis toward roadmap achievements
• Improve the data team’s access to advanced analysis tools and begin teaching them how to most effectively use them
Qualifications:
• 5+ years working in quantitative analytics and data modeling field at a consumer internet company (2-3+ years with quantitative Ph.D experience).
• Experience with predictive, descriptive and machine-learning based modeling.
• Ability to synthesize data from a variety of sources (models, descriptive analysis and strategic goals) into concrete next steps for stakeholders involved.
• Experience in data extraction (Hive, SQL), data manipulation (Python, R, Scala) and advanced statistical experience (R, Scipy, Pandas).
• Skilled in explaining complex analytical concepts to non-experts and influencing decision makers.
• Bring a combination of passion, grit, and quality to all undertakings.
About j2 Global
Founded in 1995, j2 Global® (NASDAQ:JCOM) is an award winning, leading provider of Internet services through its two divisions: Business Cloud Services and Digital Media.
The Business Cloud Services Division offers Internet fax, virtual phone, hosted email, email marketing, online backup, unified communications and CRM solutions. It markets its services principally under the brand names eFax®, eVoice®, FuseMail®, Campaigner®, KeepItSafe® and Onebox® and operates a messaging network spanning 49 countries on six continents.
The Digital Media Division, created with j2 Cloud Services’ November 2012 acquisition of Ziff Davis, Inc.
Ziff Davis, Inc. is the leading digital media company specializing in the technology, gaming and men's lifestyle categories, reaching over 117 million unique visitors per month. Ziff Davis sites include IGN.com, PCMag.com, AskMen.com, ComputerShopper.com, ExtremeTech.com, Geek.com, LogicBuy.com and Toolbox.com. Ziff Davis also operates NetShelter, the largest community of technology publishers dedicated to consumer electronics, computing and mobile communications. Ziff Davis B2B is a leading provider of online research to enterprise buyers and high-quality leads to IT vendors.
As of December 31, 2016, j2 Cloud Services had achieved 21 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth.
Our Culture:
At j2 Global®, we work in a culture of collaboration and welcome those who desire to join our growing global community. We seek enthusiastic individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit looking for an environment that rewards your best work.
J2 Global offers competitive salaries, health benefits, a 401k, and company-sponsored events. If you’re seeking a dynamic work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then j2 is the place for you.
J2 Global® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.