Sr. Manager, Analytics, Insights & Content Acquisition

Job Description

We are looking for a curious and enthusiastic generalist with a strong technical background to drive insights, reporting automations and increase the effectiveness of our content and marketing in a highly data-driven organization. The successful candidate will have a varied background in business analysis and/or data science.

You will thrive in this role if you have a passion for: 1) where data meets function, are very curious, and strive for continuous improvement in an organization; 2) working closely with a variety of teams, especially Content, Marketing, Finance, and Operations; 3) various and fast-changing business challenges and; 4) are able to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders across Canada and other Disney regions.

This role reports to the Director of Strategy, Operations & Analytics and will be responsible for developing and generating reports and driving insights and analysis, supporting all of Disney+ Canada stakeholders, but with a primary focus on supporting marketing, content and operational efforts to grow subscribers and viewer engagement in Canada.

Main Responsibilities
• Mine, analyze, and transform data into actionable insights for different teams across Canada streaming (Content, Marketing, Operations, etc.)
• Define and calculate key business metrics that will assist with Content Acquisition, Programming and Marketing objectives
• Develop forecasts for and analyze engagement results across new and existing content
• Find and help capitalize on opportunities to optimize growth
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy and consistency of data throughout the data lifecycle
• Monitor industry trends and report on the impact to Disney Canada's business
• Lead Disney Streaming Canada's innovation for development of data collection, reporting and insights
• Enrich subscriber experience and increase engagement through research, data analysis, prediction, and modeling

Basic Qualifications:
• 7+ years experience in business analysis, insights, or data science role, preferably with media / entertainment experience
• Advanced Excel/PowerPoint and/or Google Sheets/Slides with experience in automating and modeling data, including working with APIs
• Strong technical skills required (e.g. Advanced SQL, knowledge of Python, R, or Javascript)
• Experience using visualization tools such as Tableau and Looker
• Past experience working in management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy with a media industry focus is considered an asset
• The ability to analyze and transform large and disparate data sets into articulate models and concepts
• A critical thinker with not only the ability to find and understand the data, but also the curiosity to transform the data into business objectives

Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Quantitative Science, Computer Science, Data Science, a similar field, or equivalent practical experience (Master's degree is preferred)
Our Company proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.

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About Disney Streaming:

Comprised of the Company's international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company (Canada) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Disney Streaming.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6093j-18-119-125-7-42 in your application.