Data Scientist - Forecasting

Job Description

The Job
As a Data Scientist on the HBO Max Data Science team, this individual will have a deep understanding of different types of data, metrics and KPIs. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving forecast models. You will be working closely with the content intelligence team, marketing team, research team, strategy team and finance team. Your models and analysis will be used to inform partners and leadership about subscription projection and forecast. You would be working with a wide array of datasets to craft industry leading models and analyses. Key to this role is the ability to hop into cross-functional projects, executing from start to finish. You aggressively monitor the latest in algorithmic/modeling results and identify opportunities to apply them impactfully.
The Daily
• Design, build, improve machine learning forecast models. Work end to end from data collection, feature generation and selection, model building, forecasting, writing reports and building slides to share model results.
• Study and fully understand HBO Max data sources and extract most useful data for modeling
• Write efficient, correct queries to pull data for KPIs and metrics
• Monitor model outputs and validate model accuracy, propose ideas to enhance models
• Apply causal model to show cause-effect relationship between KPIs and factors affecting those
• Perform research to acquire best in class data science techniques and best practices to improve forecasting models
• Capture business requirements for data science solutions and communicate data science output and recommendations to inform business strategies
• Create dashboard/report to share forecast with internal/external stakeholders and leadership
• Present analysis to business partners and make recommendations
The Essentials
• BA/BS in business analytics, statistics, mathematics, economics, industrial engineering, or other quantitative discipline is required. Masters/PhD is a plus
• 1+ years of experience building data science/statistical models (Multivariate regression, Time Series Model, XGBoost, causal inference etc.)
• Expertise in SQL, Python, and R
• Proficient in Databricks a plus
• Expertise in building time series models (e.g. SARIMAX, prophet, etc.)
• Experience in customizing optimization algorithms a plus
• Experience in RShiny a plus
• Experience in linear and non-linear optimization (Local/Global) approaches a plus
• Knowledge of media and advertising (display, digital, paid search etc.) a plus
Other desired qualifications:
• Strong curiosity, leadership, and business acumen.
• Passionate about using data to drive strategy and product recommendations.
• Experience in subscription-based businesses or eCommerce preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, collaborate and influence.
• Ability to deliver on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• A developed creative taste and strong instinct for stories and experiences that will capture consumers.
• Actively engage in strategic conversations with social insights and community perspectives
• Ability to adapt rapidly in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities and the ability to react quickly, dynamically, and intelligently.
• Ability to effectively influence and communicate cross-functionally with all levels; exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills are a must.

Additional Information
On December 5, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO. The transaction is expected to close after the separation of Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly-traded company, which is expected to be completed in Q3 2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned spin-off of Discovery Global in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world's premier entertainment brands.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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