Data Analyst

We love content. We believe in the magic of content, and its impact on people's lives.

We are a big data and data science company that empowers media companies, brands and agencies to understand global audience demand for television content. Wielding the world’s largest audience behaviour data sets, the company has developed the world’s only global cross-platform, country-specific Content Demand Measurement System.

Parrot Analytics has US offices in Los Angeles and was founded in Auckland, New Zealand, where its R&D center operates from.

Purpose of position

We’re looking for a Data Analyst for content to join our team who is excited about applying their database management and analytical skills to help us manage and grow our global content catalog. In this role, you will be at the heart of our content catalog growth capabilities that help empower our global clients to make data-driven decisions across all and any of their content decisions. The salary range for the role is $62,000 - $65,000 per year. This is a permanent full-time position, 40 hours a week from Monday-Friday and being available during weekends if needed as we work with a global team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall delivery of catalog automation tool - coordination, implementation and execution of category data/ metadata requirements and catalog development.
• Maintenance of applications and interchange files
• Maintain accurate application databases, adhering to published industry and customer requirements
• Review and address customer inquiries related to metadata and catalog additions in a timely manner. 
• Identifying, preparing, analysing and presenting data using internal systems, databases and other tools.
• Providing guidance and support to business in determining and recommending information needs.
• Responding to requests for information by summarising and analysing internal and external data sources.
• Responding to internal requests related to data issues, and resolve them on a timely manner.
• Liaising with database specialists to develop queries and extract required data from business databases.
• Can identify gaps/issues in internal systems and provide feedback to engineering teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2-3 years experience in a database management or data analytics role ideally within the media and entertainment industry 
• Technical skills including data management, data extraction, cleaning, transformation, and visualization
• Familiarity with database tools and SQL queries to extract data patterns and information to make data driven decisions. 
• Detail-oriented and a highly organised, systematic and proactive thinker
• Excellent time management and able to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly
• Can effectively communicate technical results verbally and in writing to internal teams, clients and key industry stake holders, with a focus on driving impact
• Proficient in office product suites like Excel, Google Sheets etc.
• Works well with others with high-energy in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Commitment to after-hours work as our clients and team are in multiple time zones

• A high-performing team of elite professionals who are excited about creating the future and share a passion for what they’re creating and pull your own weight.
• A diverse group of colleagues who hail form every corner in the world joined by a common vision to better connect content creators with consumers
• An unrelenting emphasis on a value-driven team, with an ever-increasing team average (ask us for our ‘Parrot Play’ guide!)
• The opportunity to lead an initiative that is introducing a new paradigm to one of society’s most impactful industries
• Fast paced work environment that is focused on results and growing together.
• Flexible work hours, catered lunch on Mondays, a stocked kitchen with Snacks, coffee and tea
• All the resources and support you need to succeed, learn and grow in your role
• A lot of love for content!