Jr. Data Analytics Engineer
- Job Title
- Jr. Data Analytics Engineer
- Job ID
- 27738017
- Work Hybrid
- Yes
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, 30318 Hybrid
- Other Location
- Description
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Job Title: Jr. Data Analytics Engineer
Reports to: Head of Innovation and Consumer Technology
Location: Atlanta – Hybrid
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY:
The Jr. Data Analytics Engineer will support UP Entertainment’s technology team in maintaining, enhancing, and expanding the company’s technology and data infrastructure. This role involves close collaboration with technologists, marketers, data scientists, and company management to drive growth in UP’s streaming and TV platforms. Reporting to the Head of Innovation and Consumer Technology, the position encompasses various projects, including ETL tasks, data analysis, data modeling, monitoring, quality assurance, security, automation, AI and reporting.
WHO WE ARE:
At UP Entertainment, we believe that quality entertainment, with uplifting and inspiring stories, has the power to positively impact hearts and change our world. Our purpose is to UPlift Someone. UP Entertainment, celebrating its 20th anniversary this October, is the destination for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. Brands include UP Faith & Family, UPtv, aspireTV, aspireTV+, aspireTV Life, GaitherTV+ and Cine Romántico. UP Faith & Family is the leading subscription streaming service in uplifting entertainment. UPtv is the trusted network for adults seeking positive programming with relatable stories about relationships, filled with love and laughter, through exclusive premiere movies, box-office hit films and beloved series. AspireTV is the television network that celebrates and reflects Black culture, life and style in a way that is inspiring, authentic and entertaining. AspireTV+ is a new subscription streaming service for Black culture and urban lifestyle entertainment. AspireTV Life is a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel filled with programming that shares the experiences of multicultural viewers through food, fashion, travel and design. GaitherTV+ provides access to Gaither’s renowned and growing library of full-length award-winning Country, Gospel, Bluegrass and Christian concerts and specials, early premieres of new performances and shows, and exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews. UP Entertainment in partnership with PixL Dos, also manages and distributes Cine Romántico, a FAST channel featuring the best of Hollywood TV romance movies in Spanish. Additionally, UP Entertainment also represents partner brands Ovation TV its AVOD and FAST services including Journy. Ovation is an independent television, production, and digital media company, with an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture and entertainment. Journy is Ovation’s free ad-supported video on demand channel focused on travel and entertainment. UP Entertainment’s award-winning pro-social initiative, “UPlift Someone,” has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos. “Be Uplifting” is a core value at the company as well as “Be Your Best” and “Be a Buffalo.”
WHO YOU ARE
You are a strong analytical thinker with a keen ability to break down complex problems and analyze data methodically with attention to detail. Approaching challenges comes naturally with a solution-oriented mindset, always looking for ways to improve processes and overcome obstacles. Thriving in dynamic environments, you are an agility-driven person, always eager to learn new tools and techniques. As an effective communicator, you adeptly translate complex data findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights. You excel at working within a team, always willing to lend a helping hand and share your knowledge with colleagues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Data Integration and Maintenance:
- Collaborate with Streaming Unit, Marketing, Audience Insight, and Executive team members to connect and maintain data sources.
- Support data inquiries, analyze data, and identify trends to present actionable insights.
- Monitor, maintain data quality and reliability of data pipelines, and troubleshoot data integrity issues within the Marketing Technology Stack.
- Analytic Solutions Development:
- Prototype innovative analytic solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to move vetted solutions to production as required.
- Data Governance and Privacy:
- Work with a cross-functional Metadata Assurance and Data Privacy Team to implement best practices for data and metadata quality, governance, integrity, and privacy.
- Utilize AI/Gen AI to enhance metadata across UP Entertianment content catalog leveraging tools such as Airtable for a metadata management system (MMS)
- Liaise with MarTech Vendors on roadmap items, updates, and general maintenance.
- ETL/ELT Processes:
- Develop, edit, and maintain ETL/ELT processes to transform input datasets to desired output datasets. Common data connections include JSON, CSV, MySQL, APIs, among others.
- Administer data loading tools using Amazon AWS or Google BigQuery.
- Utilize Customer Data Platforms (CDP) such as Segment to orchestrate data to downstream tools such as Meta, Google Ads, HubSpot and Looker.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Create and maintain documentation for processes, updates, and periodic reports, presenting them to cross-functional teams and management.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or 2-4 years of relevant work experience acquired through data bootcamps; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with cloud environments, specifically AWS or Google Cloud is strongly preferred. Knowledge of AI and GenAI technologies is a plus.
- Strong background in Python and other open-source languages, with additional experience in Node.js and its frameworks (Express, Meteor, Nestjs) is a plus.
- Prior experience in the entertainment industry is a plus.
SKILLS- Project Management: Ability to prioritize, organize and manage a variety of detailed tasks simultaneously.
- Time Management: Ability to work effectively in a deadline driven environment.
- Oral & Written Communications: Exceptional, written, and oral communication skills. Communicates well one on one, in small groups and larger presentations. Writes clear, precise, well-organized documents using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and wording
- Innovation: Develops innovative approaches and ideas and meets challenges with resourcefulness
- Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team; experience working with cross functional teams
- Technical Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in systems, process tools, software and/or other technology and tools used by the company, which are essential to successful performance in the employee’s role.
- Proficiency in SQL query writing, database schema creation, and data transformation.
- Proficiency in PHP and solid knowledge of object-oriented programming and design.
- Solid understanding of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) or Model-View-Presenter (MVP) framework.
- Strong experience in creating, editing, and managing APIs and Webhooks is preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, in addition to the skills in the Education/Experience noted above an individual must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Google Workspace. Preferred experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Mode), data analysis, ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load), and workflow automation. Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) and web development is a plus.
CERTIFICATIONS
This job currently has no certification requirements.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
OTHER:
This is a hybrid job role, with a combination of telecommuting workdays and in-office workdays.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal-employment principles and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. The terms and conditions of the application process and employment relationship are to be non-discriminatory—without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation or any other protected category or class that may be applicable to you in the jurisdiction where you are employed. UP Entertainment. Moreover, in accordance with federal and applicable state and local law, we provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances conflict with work requirements and for applicants and employees with known disabilities provided that such individuals are qualified to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, and provided that any accommodations would not impose an undue hardship on the company or introduce a direct threat to the health and safety of the worksite employee with a disability or others. Any applicant or employee who requires a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a company manager, a company officer or Insperity to request such an accommodation.
TO APPLY:
Submit your application and resume online at: https://j.brt.mv/jb.do?reqGK=27738017&refresh=true
For more information, visit www.uptv.com
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