Data Scientist
The Data Scientist role at WPP Media involves designing, developing, and deploying data modeling and automation solutions for a leading client across various markets and brand portfolios. The position requires a strong understanding of data enrichment, automation, and agentic technologies. The successful candidate will translate complex business questions into robust data models and automation workflows, collaborating closely with engineers to implement these models in a scalable and maintainable manner.
Key responsibilities include exploring and identifying the latest techniques in data science, machine learning, and automation. The Data Scientist will perform hypothesis testing, data preparation, and product prototyping using modern statistical and machine learning methods. They will develop and apply data science and machine learning models to effectively solve business and client problems, ensuring high-quality data through rigorous cleaning and preprocessing techniques. Additionally, the role involves leading data science projects, blending various techniques to achieve optimal performance and actionable insights, and collaborating directly with internal analytics and business teams to understand requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in applied data science, analytics, or machine learning engineering. Strong SQL skills and comfort working with large-scale, multi-source data are essential. Advanced proficiency in Python, including libraries such as pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, scipy, and statsmodels, is required. Experience with version control systems like Git and collaborative coding workflows is also necessary. A bachelor's or advanced degree in Statistics, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or Sciences is preferred. The candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in building and executing advanced solutions for audience analytics and insights. Effective communication skills are crucial for conveying analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
WPP Media offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. The company fosters a culture of respect and inclusivity, ensuring that everyone feels they belong and has equal opportunities for career progression. Employees can tap into the global WPP Media and WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.