Lead Data Analyst - Transforming Disney's Media Business with Data-Driven Insights (Remote, Part-Time Opportunity)

Join the Magic: Revolutionizing Disney's Media Landscape

At Disney, we're not just creating enchanting experiences for our audience; we're also transforming the way we operate to stay ahead in the ever-evolving media landscape. As part of the Business Tasks team within DE&E Innovation, we're seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Analyst to drive our data strategy forward and make a meaningful impact on the company's future.

About Us: Where Innovation Meets Storytelling

We're the driving force behind Disney's media business, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in streaming, digital products, advertising, and content distribution. Our team is passionate about harnessing the power of data to inform key business decisions, drive growth, and deliver exceptional experiences for our audience worldwide. As a Lead Data Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of this effort, working closely with cross-functional teams to turn data into actionable insights that shape our business strategy.

The Role: Lead Data Analyst

As a Lead Data Analyst within the Commitment Examination group, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming data into insights that drive business decisions. You'll lead the team in developing reporting plans, data strategies, and tooling that enable our stakeholders to make informed decisions. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving the adoption of analytics as a critical value driver across our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Performance Reporting and Representation: Serve as the primary partner for cross-functional stakeholders to understand the performance of our platforms. Dive deep into metrics to drive meaningful insights that improve business performance or double down on success.
• Reporting and Tooling Strategy: Lead the team in creating consistent and meaningful metrics and reporting across streaming platforms. Collaborate with experts to build tooling and communicate insights to stakeholders.
• BI Execution: Drive reporting for large-scale data, acting as a subject matter expert for analysts and collaborating with Data Engineering and Engineering to design and build performant ETLs, intermediary tables, and dashboards.
• Creation of a Single Source of Truth: Work with our Leadership team to define and normalize metrics for assessing product performance. Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to establish a unified view of our business.
• ETL and Metric Design: Own metric design and creation, defining business requirements, structuring and developing data models, and ensuring long-term data adaptability.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and drive decision-making. Collaborate with other data teams to improve platform capabilities around data modeling, testing platforms, data visualization, and data architecture.

Essential Qualifications:

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, MIS, Statistics, Economics, Math, or a related field.
• Proficiency in creating data analysis and data visualization tools like Tableau, Looker, Chartio, etc.
• 4+ years of analytical experience, preferably in analytics engineering.
• Proficiency in SQL, with experience in SparkSQL, Hive, etc.
• Experience with OLAP databases like Snowflake or Redshift.
• Experience creating and maintaining derived tables for reporting through ETLs.
• Project and asset management experience, including illustrating targets, timelines, and orchestrating work across multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Python/R or other statistical programming languages.
• A strong drive to deliver exceptional results and a passion for turning data into insights.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A sense of humor and a unique perspective that brings creativity to your work.
• Novel interests or hobbies that influence how you interact with others or approach your work.

What We Offer:

As a part of the Disney team, you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment that's rich in creativity and innovation. While specific details about our compensation and benefits package are not provided here, we can assure you that we're committed to rewarding our team members fairly and providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports their well-being and career growth.

Career Growth and Learning Opportunities:

At Disney, we're dedicated to helping our team members grow professionally and personally. As a Lead Data Analyst, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills in data analysis, leadership, and strategic decision-making. You'll work on complex projects that challenge you to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.

Our Culture:

We're a team that's passionate about storytelling, innovation, and collaboration. We value diversity, inclusivity, and creativity, and we're committed to fostering a work environment that's welcoming and supportive for everyone. As a remote team member, you'll be part of a global community that's connected by a shared purpose and a commitment to excellence.

Join Us:

If you're a motivated and talented Lead Data Analyst looking to make a meaningful impact on a global media company, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and start your journey towards transforming Disney's media business with data-driven insights.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of entertainment and media. Apply today and let's create magic together!