Jr. Data Scientist, Business Analytics & Research

Jr. Data Scientist, Business Analytics & ResearchNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities.

We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Job DescriptionThe Business Analytics & Research (BAR) group is part of NBCUniversal's Intellectual Property Analytics, Operations, and Technology (IPAOT) team responsible for supporting NBCUniversal's content globally. The BAR team combines data science, economics, consumer research, and business analytics to understand how audiences discover and consume content, quantify the impact of piracy on NBCUniversal businesses, evaluate the effectiveness of content protection efforts, and identify emerging risks in the rapidly evolving digital media ecosystem.The Jr. Data Scientist will support a wide range of analytical initiatives that inform content protection, distribution, streaming, and business strategy decisions across NBCUniversal's film, television, sports, and direct-to-consumer businesses.Responsibilities:Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends in consumer behavior, content consumption, piracy activity, and digital distributionSupport and enhance existing analytical models, reporting products, dashboards, and research programs while contributing to the development of new analytical capabilitiesSupport the development and maintenance of statistical models used to measure the impact of piracy and content protection activities on business outcomesAssist with forecasting, risk assessment, title prioritization, and strategic decision-support initiativesDevelop recurring reports, dashboards, and data products that provide timely intelligence and present to business stakeholders and senior leadershipConduct exploratory analyses to uncover drivers of piracy behavior, content demand, and audience engagementSupport research projects that combine survey data, behavioral data, business performance metrics, and empirical piracy datasets to answer strategic business questionsPartner with research, operations, and technology teams to improve data quality, analytical workflows, and reporting capabilitiesTranslate analytical findings into clear business recommendations through presentations, visualizations, and written summariesExplore and evaluate new analytical approaches, including AI, statistical modeling, machine learning, and emerging data science techniquesSupport ad hoc analyses and special projects across the broader IPAOT organizationQualificationsBasic Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, Social Science, or a related quantitative field2+ years of demonstrated experience applying quantitative analysis to real-world problems through academic research, internships, consulting engagements, or professional workProficiency in SQLExperience using Python, R, or similar analytical programming languagesUnderstanding of statistical concepts including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, experimental design, and predictive modelingExperience cleaning, validating, and analyzing structured datasetsAbility to communicate analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience creating data visualizations and dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or similar toolsStrong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPointDesired Characteristics:Experience with econometrics, causal inference, forecasting, machine learning, or other advanced analytical techniquesExperience working with behavioral, consumer, digital media, technology, or content-related datasetsFamiliarity with cloud-based analytics environments, data warehousing technologies, or modern data engineering workflowsExposure to survey research, experimentation, or consumer insights methodologiesKnowledge of the media, entertainment, streaming, technology, or digital platform landscapeExperience leveraging AI-assisted tools to improve analytical workflows and productivityInterest in understanding consumer behavior and decision-making within digital media and technology ecosystemsInterest in content protection, online piracy, cybersecurity, or technology policyHybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the Universal City, CA office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000Additional InformationAs part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyJob LocationI'm interested Privacy Notice