Data Science Support Analyst - Sony Music Entertainment - New York, NY

The Orchard, an independent music and film distributor, is looking for an energetic data-minded individual to join our Data Science and Analytics team. As a member of this team you will be involved in a broad range of activities in support of larger company objectives. Activities will range from helping to describe the deep trends in our industry to creating new metrics for our business users to creating and automating reports using our business intelligence tools. We are looking for a candidate who can see the connections between data and the real-life from which it is abstracted. From this we derive actionable insights which help guide decisions at all levels of our company.

Responsibilities:
You will be working out of our global headquarters in New York City. Our department operates like a startup within a well-established company full of musicians, audiophiles, film producers, directors and industry veterans. We are a lighthearted bunch who takes our work very seriously but not ourselves.

If you like data, music and movies, you are encouraged to reach out. In addition to your résumé, you are encouraged to tell us about yourself. We would like to hear about what motivates you and why you would like to work with our team. What experience you have with data, with music or with the film industry or alternatively why do you want to work in this industry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative or creative field


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.


• Proficient in Excel (although we stay away from it, you should know how to use it)


• Strong organization skills with attention to detail


• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously with ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks


• Background in a media industry a plus


• Strong communication skills


• 0-2 years experience

Tools we use

While experience in these is not required, it is a plus: Looker (Business Intelligence tool) SQL (Postgres, Redshift & Snowflake) R Python

About The Orchard®

The Orchard is an independent music and video distribution company that provides an innovative and comprehensive sales and marketing platform for content owners. With our industry-leading technology and operations, we partner with companies of all sizes to make their music and videos available across hundreds of digital and mobile outlets around the world, and physical retailers too. We work with our clients to maximize their revenue, and provide them with the latest and greatest digital marketing tools and sophisticated sales analytics to help them run their businesses efficiently and effectively.

The Orchard was founded in 1997 in New York City to foster independence and creativity in the music industry. Our headquarters are in New York and London, with operations in more than 25 markets around the world, including France, Spain, Germany, Mexico, Argentina, India, Australia and more. At The Orchard, the focus is to provide a comfortable, social and engaging environment to encourage productivity, creativity and personal/business relationships. From monthly potlucks and game nights to company kickball teams and other staff perks , our employees like what they do and where they do it.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.