Content Insights Manager

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Manager of Content Insights is responsible for data science and content analytics and insights at Starz. This person will be an enthusiastic problem solver, with extensive focus on the television and media landscape, specifically on viewership- answering the questions around who, when, and how Starz subscribers are engaged with our programming and the value it provides to the business. They will need to be proficient with data science technical skills and data visualization, with a strong ability to identify important KPIs, and synthesize key findings.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Content Insights, the Manager of Content Insights will be highly collaborative, and work within the larger Insights & Analytics team, as well as communicating actionable findings to key stakeholders across various departments (e.g. Distribution, Programming, Media Relations, Marketing, and Planning, Scheduling & Operations). In this role, the Manager will need to be able to clearly communicate updates not only on Starz programming, but also the greater competitive landscape, monitoring and addressing the needs and priorities of our stakeholders and company goals.

Responsibilities
• Serve as a content and content consumption subject-matter expert, and a resource to key stakeholders throughout the company

• Build/Manage cross-platform performance reports/dashboards to use for analysis and insights

• Monitor and provide competitive performance analysis, with a focus on the SVOD/AVOD landscape

• Construct methodologies and metrics in an ongoing effort to understand and evaluate our content's value to the business

• Work closely with other members within the Insights & Analytics group, collaborating on projects to create a holistic understanding of the Starz subscriber and how they interact with our products

• Work closely with data engineering to ensure integrity and accuracy of relevant data tables

• Supervise analyst that will support content insights efforts

Required Skills
• 4+ years of experience in data science, data analysis, data visualization, and/or data engineering

• Strong database skills such as intermediate/advanced SQL, Snowflake, and AWS (S3, Sagemaker)

• Ability to operate independently, identify strategic goals to support the company's business needs, and manage a team effectively

• Strong communications skills (written and oral) for working with technical colleagues, non-technical colleagues, and senior executives

• Experience in media industry preferred, particularly an SVOD or OTT platform

• High Proficiency skills with Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Excel

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple projects, with attention to detail

• Familiarity with third-party data and tools such as Nielsen, comScore, or MRI a plus (but not required)

• Familiarity with statistical analysis and machine learning concepts; knowledge of R, Python, or other data science environments a plus (but not required)

• B.A. or B.S. in relevant fields such as (but not limited to) Computer Science, Finance, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or Communications

About the Company

Business Unit Overview

Starz

With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.

Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a ''best of global SVOD'' content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with US audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
Our Benefits
• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkbv74-3-135-219-166-42 in your application.