Staff Data Analyst - Activision Blizzard Media

Key Skills

Analytical and Problem solving, Data science techniques, Data Visualization, Design, Effective communication skills, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL, Statistics

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Slice through petabytes of data to find compelling and practical business insights
• Apply vision and confidence to design and direct qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Use statistical tools to interpret large data sets and effectively communicate patterns, trends, findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Setup and validate AB test results
• Collaborate with Product managers, Data Scientists, Engineers and Commercial leaders to deliver business impact
• Create simple documentation to explain the process and the findings
• Translate recommendations into efficient action plans for senior management and department leaders
• Keep abreast of industry trends and innovative developments

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Advertising or Gaming or e-commerce or high volume systems
• BS or Masters’ degree in mathematics/statistics/ analytical field
• Experience working with data using complex SQL; adept in at least one visualization tool such as Looker
• Analytical orientation and strong problem-solving skills,
• Experience with at least one analytical programming language such as R or Python is a plus
• Demonstrated by the ability to structure an issue and analyze alternative solutions. Dedicated advocate for the use of data to solve problems.
• Curious, internally-motivated self-starter with ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities to manage multiple projects and achieve results.
• Superior communications, presentation, and facilitation skills: must have the ability to structure a concise, clear presentation of findings, based on large sets of complex data, and effectively present this to any level in the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with some or all of the following: data modelling, data visualization, statistics, experimental design, predictive modelling
• Capable of building highly functional and beautiful dashboards.
• Domain knowledge in advertising.
• Domain knowledge in gaming.

Role location - San Francisco, California

About Activision Blizzard Media

Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty® and Overwatch® Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft®, Call of Duty®, and StarCraft®. 

The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences. We have built a new team to introduce innovative, impactful, and rewarding advertising experiences to our huge audience of highly-engaged players. We are looking for new talents to help take our emergent media offering to the next level.

We need all sorts of heroes

Making games is fun. Especially when you do it with people who share the same idea of what makes a good workplace, great. We design games for everyone, no matter where they are or who they are, and we employ all sorts of people from all kinds of backgrounds to bring them to life. Truth is, we simply can’t expect diversity in our players and originality in our games without first nurturing it in our people. 

Ready to play? 

Come join our world and work alongside some of the best and brightest minds in the business.

All applications should be made in English.

Discover more at https://www.activisionblizzardmedia.com/