Data Scientist

Join Comscore's Television Analytics team in Pune, India, as a Data Scientist. This role is integral to building and maintaining the data science methodologies that underpin Comscore's projection systems for US national television, local television, and cross-platform measurement services. You will have a significant impact on Comscore's measurement of Linear Television, both nationally and locally. Working with large tune-level linear television data, you will collaborate with fellow team members and the Technology organization to develop algorithms, tools, and custom projection solutions for precise cross-platform measurement in a dynamic business environment. Your responsibilities will include investigating and diagnosing issues, formulating hypotheses, devising strategies, creating visualizations, and generating reports and recommendations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Utilize tools such as SQL, Python/R, and UNIX/Linux to generate, analyze, and deliver data-driven insights.
• Interpret findings, present them clearly, and propose alternative solutions to research management and business stakeholders.
• Ensure the accurate and timely production and delivery of syndicated product data, maintaining the integrity of data for On Demand, Linear TV, Digital, and Cross Platform products.
• Develop analytical approaches to address key business questions and provide insightful recommendations.
• Support the research and investigation of client-reported inquiries.
• Collaborate with Analytics, Engineering, and Best Practices teams to achieve business objectives.
• Develop and refine analytical methods, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
• Contribute suggestions for improving existing methodologies.
• Perform complex troubleshooting of analytical methods.
• Apply meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills to identify and rectify data discrepancies, using statistical methods for adjustments and projections as needed. Drive process improvement initiatives across teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Comscore's TV methodologies.

Qualifications:

• A degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Economics, Data/Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, or Physics.
• 2-4 years of experience in synthesizing research findings and constructing data-driven arguments.
• Proficiency in querying and manipulating data using SQL, Spark, R/Python, etc., in preparation for analysis or visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn complex methodologies and apply creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to communicate complex analytical approaches and findings, with excellent writing skills.
• An innate ability to analyze data to identify patterns, issues, or opportunities.
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing effectively to meet deadlines.
• Experience with the Media Rating Council (MRC) is advantageous.

Shift Information:

The standard shift is 2 pm to 11 pm IST. Occasional adjustments to working hours may be necessary for global team collaborations. During the initial 4-6 weeks of onboarding, work may be required during US Eastern Time hours (IST -9:30).