Data Science and Analytics Manager

Mediavine is seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Science & Analytics Manager to join our growing team.

About Mediavine

Mediavine is a fast-growing advertising management company representing over 10,000 websites in the food, lifestyle, DIY, and entertainment space. Founded by content creators, for content creators, Mediavine is a Top 20 Comscore property, exclusively reaching over 125 million monthly unique visitors. With best-in-class technology and a commitment to traffic quality and brand safety, we ensure optimal performance for our creators.

Mission & Culture

We are striving to build an inclusive and diverse team of highly talented individuals that reflect the industries we serve and the world we live in. The unique experiences and perspectives of our team members is encouraged and valued. If you are talented, driven, enjoy the pace of a start-up like environment, let’s talk!

Position Title & Overview:

The ideal candidate will have a strong data science and analytics background and outstanding business acumen. This role will involve leading data science and analytics activities to extract insights from large datasets, develop predictive models, and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a high-performance team of data scientists and analysts, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
• Design and implement data science projects, including predictive modeling, machine learning, and statistical analysis, to optimize operations and support strategies
• Develop and maintain advanced analytics and reporting frameworks to provide actionable insights to stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including revenue, finance, marketing, product, and engineering, to define and prioritize data science initiatives
• Present findings and insights to stakeholders, translating complex data into clear and actionable recommendations
• Drive the development and deployment of data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure the accuracy and availability of data
• Stay current with the latest developments in data science, machine learning, and the AdTech industry to continuously improve our capabilities and inform strategic decisions
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and maintain the highest data integrity and security standards

Requirements

Location: 

• Applicants must be based in the United States

You Have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in data science and analytics
• 3+ years of proven experience leading and managing a team of data scientists and analysts
• Experience with machine learning, modeling, algorithms, and knowledge extraction
• Experience with MLOps using Aure, Azure ML, ADF, Databricks, Google Cloud, or AWS
• Experience with advanced data pipeline
• Strong proficiency in SQL and database programming
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Domo, Tableau) and reporting platforms
• Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to influence strategic decisions through data-driven insights
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic, remote environment, balancing multiple projects and deadlines
• Exposure to data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and best practices, preferred
• Understanding of the AdTech industry, preferred

Benefits

• 100% remote
• Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision and 401k match
• Generous paid time off
• Wellness and Home Office Perks
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Inclusive Family Forming Benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Travel opportunities for teams, our annual All Hands retreat as well as industry events

Mediavine provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

We strongly encourage minorities and individuals from underrepresented groups in technology to apply for this position.

At Mediavine, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range.  Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. The base salary range for this role at the time of posting is $155,000 – $170,000 USD/yr.

About the company

Mediavine has been an internet publisher since 2004. We own and operate The Hollywood Gossip, TV Fanatic, Movie Fanatic and Food Fanatic.

In 2013, when Food Fanatic was launched and our relationship with bloggers began, we learned we weren’t alone in our frustrations with the way most ad management is run. Since then we’ve teamed up with almost 8,000 publishers to create frustration-free advertising experiences, with a focus on site speed, SEO, and innovative industry growth.