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Join arenaflex: Shape the Future of Music Through Data-Driven Insights
Are you passionate about music, data, and storytelling? Do you thrive on turning complex datasets into actionable insights that drive business decisions? arenaflex is seeking a talented and driven Manager, Data Analytics to join our dynamic Music Group team in Burbank. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your analytical expertise in one of the most exciting intersections of technology and entertainment.
At arenaflex, we believe that data is the backbone of innovation in the music industry. As the entertainment landscape continues to evolve with streaming platforms, social media, and emerging technologies, the need for sophisticated data analysis has never been greater. We're looking for a creative problem-solver who can translate business questions into powerful analytical frameworks and deliver compelling, data-driven narratives that influence strategy across the organization.
This part-time role offers competitive compensation of $18/hour and the chance to work alongside some of the most talented professionals in the entertainment industry. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career in a collaborative, innovative environment, we encourage you to apply today!
About arenaflex Music Group
arenaflex Music Group (DMG) represents the intersection of data and creativity in the entertainment world. Our team serves as the analytical backbone for music marketing, discovery, and consumption channels across the organization. We work closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights that inform planning and decision-making across all DMG business areas.
As part of the broader arenaflex organization, you'l1 have access to world-class resources, cutting-edge technology, and opportunities for professional growth. Our culture values curiosity, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of insights that matter.
What You'll Do: Key Responsibilities
As the Manager, Data Analytics, you will play a pivotal role in driving data-informed decision-making across the Music Group. Your responsibilities will include:
- Driving Analytical Solutions: Apply rigorous, data-driven approaches to complex business challenges. Develop new features by integrating data from internal and external sources. Build and apply classification, regression, and clustering models to extract meaningful insights.
- Strategic Initiative Support: Contribute to strategic initiatives and new business opportunities by developing analytical models and frameworks. Help understand potential, performance drivers, and the impact of environmental factors on our music business.
- Business Intelligence: Support data-informed business processes through data mining, quantitative analysis, and data presentation. Surface and elevate key topics while answering business questions across varied business areas.
- Data Extraction and Preparation: Extract and develop data for analysis. Secure, organize, cleanse, and manipulate complex, large-scale data from various dynamic sources using tools such as PySpark and advanced SQL to interact with data effectively.
- Statistical Modeling: Apply supervised or unsupervised learning techniques such as linear and logistic regression, decision trees, or k-means clustering to derive, validate, and measure conclusions from data.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Serve as the analytical partner for cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities and understand performance. Dive into data to drive meaningful and impactful insights.
- Reporting and Analysis: Contribute to organizational needs through ongoing reporting and analysis to inform business, product, marketing, and sales decisions.
- Content and Audience Analysis: Lead content performance and audience analysis for product releases. Develop and track key metrics to measure success.
- Statistical Analysis: Perform statistical analysis including KPI deep dives, behavioral segmentation, and customer journey analysis. Develop analytical pipelines for automated, scalable, repeatable, and integrated analysis using modern big data frameworks in data ecosystems such as Databricks, Snowflake, and Google BigQuery.
- Collaboration with Engineering: Work closely with Engineering and Product teams to execute on data projects. Contribute to policy discovery, design, build, and QA processes. Collaborate on data models, database architecture, tables, and ETL/ELT data pipelines with validation parameters.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team member, setting boundaries to maximize influence within the organization.
What We're Looking For: Required Qualifications
Essential Skills and Experience
- 3+ years of data analysis experience in a professional setting
- 3+ years of management experience with demonstrated ability to lead and develop team members
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or other related discipline
- Experience developing statistical models and analyses in an industry setting for business use cases with applied knowledge of supervised and unsupervised learning techniques
- Proficiency in handling large, transaction-level datasets and interpreting data trends from multiple disparate data sources
- Strong hands-on experience developing analytical solutions using scripting tools (Python/R)
- Mastery in advanced SQL, large-scale data, and distributed computing languages (PySpark)
- Experience with data mining in distributed systems (Spark/Databricks)
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Tableau/Looker)
- Experience developing analytical software that scales investigations
- Experience working with media performance data
- Experience working with data in the media or entertainment industry
- Strong experience documenting data requirements, rules, and assumptions
- Experience communicating analytical concepts to diverse audiences
- Passion for building clear, concise, and meaningful metrics
- Proven history of using data to deliver business value and presenting data-driven insights to business audiences
- Experience influencing and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization
- Strong time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple priorities
- Strong attention to detail without losing sight of broader objectives
- History of working independently, demonstrating creativity, and delivering results
- Genuine passion for music and the music industry
- Strong experience with music streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music), social media platforms (TikTok, Facebook/Instagram), and emerging technologies (digital assistants/voice)
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications will give you a competitive edge:
- Experience driving data-driven projects across a broad cross-functional landscape
- Experience building, managing, and motivating teams in strategic support functions
- Graduate degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or other related discipline
Why Join arenaflex?
At arenaflex, we know that our greatest asset is our people. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and financial security.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $18/hour for this part-time position, with opportunities for growth
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) retirement plan with generous company matching
- Paid Time Off: Vacation days, holidays, and sick leave
- Education Assistance: Programs to support your professional development and career advancement
- Employee Assistance Programs: Counseling and support services for personal and professional challenges
- Career Development: Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
- Employee Recognition: Programs that recognize and reward your contributions
- Exclusive Perks: Employee discounts on products, entertainment park admission, and other arenaflex-related offerings
Work Environment and Culture
arenaflex is committed to fostering an innovative and collaborative culture where every employee can thrive. Our workplace is built on creativity, diversity, and inclusion—values that have defined us since our founding. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Work in a dynamic, creative environment that encourages bold thinking
- Collaborate with talented professionals across departments and disciplines
- Contribute your unique ideas and talents to groundbreaking projects
- Make a meaningful impact in the entertainment industry
- Grow professionally through mentorship, training, and development programs
- Be part of a supportive, inclusive community that celebrates diversity
Whether you're working in our Burbank headquarters or collaborating with teams across the globe, you'll find that arenaflex values innovation, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about data, music, and entertainment, and you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to join a world-class team and help shape the future of the music industry through data-driven insights.
At arenaflex, we believe that great things happen when talented people come together to share their unique perspectives and expertise. Apply today and become part of a team that's redefining what's possible in the entertainment industry.
Don't miss this opportunity to grow your career with one of the most innovative companies in the world. We look forward to welcoming you to the arenaflex family!
Note: This position is based in Burbank, USA. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Apply now and start your journey with arenaflex!