Data Scientist

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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview:

We are seeking a Data Scientist who is excited to build ML-powered analyses and products that shape business strategy, optimize content, inform marketing investment, and enhance the user experience. You will leverage rich datasets such as video and ad consumption, clickstream activity, subscription history, and 2nd/3rd-party data to build user- and session-level causal and predictive models.

Responsibilities:

• Translate complex business questions into clear problem statements, success metrics, and actionable quantitative solutions.
• Use an iterative approach: start with quick, decision-useful analysis, then refine based on feedback and observed impact.
• Implement and maintain reliable ML/analytics pipelines, partnering with engineering as needed to productionize and monitor.
• Deliver clear, impactful insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate across the Product organization to operationalize data science solutions that inform strategy and optimize the user experience.
• Contribute to data science and product analytics best practices through documentation, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.

• Key Projects:

• • Leverage 1st / 2nd / 3rd party data to build global models that predict user behavior throughout their subscription journey (e.g., sign-up, churn).
  • Build models to identify and measure high-value user actions and drivers of habit formation.
  • Develop session-level predictions to uncover user intent at the start of a session.
  • Build models to predict content viewership and identify content traits that resonate most with each subscriber.
  • Create user segmentations that enable meaningful cohort-based targeting and support near- personalized experiences.
  • Perform diagnostic analyses such as evaluation of failed searches to surface opportunities for product improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in Data Science and ML Engineering.
• MS or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related discipline; or equivalent practical industry experience.
• A solid foundation in Python and SQL with comfort writing production-quality code in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to autonomously solve standard business problems.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders through concise storytelling and visualizations that translate findings into actionable insights.
• Judgment to balance technical rigor with functional usability and business adoption.
• A willingness to continuously learn new tools and techniques.
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning methodologies.
• End-to-end experience across data exploration, transformation, analysis, and model development, with exposure to productionizing and monitoring.
• Strong data fluency: selecting the right inputs, engineering business-relevant features, and validating that findings are reliable.
• Familiarity with core statistical/ML methods and model validation fundamentals.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and stakeholder presentations.
• Strong attention to detail with a penchant for data accuracy.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience using Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, ML Engine, and APIs).
• Experience with integrating AI solutions into existing business processes.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $110,400.00 - 165,600.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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