DATA SCIENTIST

July 24

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Medialab Group

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Medialab Group is the UK’s leading independent media agency.

Direct Response • Media Planning • Media Sales • Direct Mail • Inserts

51 - 200

Description

• Leading & Supporting end-to-end Marketing Mix Modelling/econometrics projects, from initial data collection to model development, as well as insights generation and data storytelling. • Quality control of analytics produced within the team to ensure robustness and validity. • The Data scientist is expected to develop deep expertise in the sector and be a go-to person for clients and junior colleagues in terms of model outputs and capabilities. • Responsible for development of client presentation material alongside the senior team. • Work alongside and coach the junior members to your current high standards. • Innovate, develop and streamline the automated modelling process – working closely with the in-house engineering teams to make your plans a reality. • Hands-on experience with delivering media measurement and effectiveness projects using Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM)/ econometrics techniques. • Demonstrate analytical principles, problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail. • Solid experience in handling and analyzing data using a range of tools/approaches to provide the best response to clients’ challenges. • Conceptual knowledge of different lifecycle stages of project delivery. • Significant working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and presentation skills. • Comfortable working independently on analytical tasks and as part of a team. • A passion for marketing and/or measurement and how analytics can be used to solve client challenges through insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a numerate subject (mathematics, science, engineering, economics, business etc.) • Experience in a marketing, media or business planning environment. • Project management experience throughout delivery stages of using statistical techniques in a commercial environment. • Task-oriented, ownership of the steps required to achieve the ultimate client challenge set. • A team player, willing to contribute and integrate with the existing team and skills sets (consultants, engineers, media planners, buying teams and other vertical specialists). • Able to use a range of data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI), querying languages (SQL) and statistical packages (i.e. Python) • Interest in model automation and/or system integration experience would be beneficial. • Experience with the charity and financial sectors.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, (including office closure between Christmas and New Year) • Birthday day off • Mental Health Awareness Day off • Holiday buying scheme • Hybrid working between office and home. • Flexi-hours • Work abroad scheme. • Private Medical Insurance • Health Cash Plan • Life Assurance • Discounted Gym Membership • Retail discounts • Quarterly reviews to enhance career progression. • Continuous professional development and training - CPD Platinum accreditation by the IPA • Internal mentoring programme • Membership to Bloom and bespoke mentorship for female talent • A long weekend/week away at Medialab’s expense for long service • Charity volunteering days fully paid. • Free access to Health and Wellbeing Apps. • Free professional counselling. • Access to Mental Health Allies (1 in 15 employees are trained in Mental Health First Aid). • Enhanced parental leave pay for new parents