Director - Data Science
Job Summary: We are seeking a passionate Director – Data Science to lead innovation and analytics across our research, marketing, scheduling, and sales functions. In this role, you will guide the development of machine learning models using large and complex data sets. A strong background in data analysis, hands-on experience in building and deploying machine learning models, and solid working knowledge of Python/R and statistics are essential.
What will you do?
Build analytical models such as forecasting, optimization, recommendation engines leveraging the vast amount of available user/behavior/consumption data to enrich the end-user experienceDevelop and refine sophisticated AI models centered on audio and video data to elevate the quality of our content.Possess a working knowledge of cutting-edge technologies such as large language models (LLMs) and generative AI (GenAI), and demonstrate their practical application.Leverage advanced analytics to decode social media data employing sentiment analysis, theme generation, and Named Entity Recognition (NER) to gain deeper insights into user interactions.Write modular, efficient code to streamline the production and deployment of models.Provide analytical thought leadership and ensure best in class analytic service delivery for business initiativesBe proactive and entrepreneurial in identifying new problems that can be solved through analyticsCapable of structuring a business problem to an analytical problem and able to set up the model framework by identifying relevant approaches and techniques and driven for implementationTaking the lead and liaising with business and other stakeholders, discussing, presenting, and bringing closure to projectsDeploy an agile process for analytics - generating hypotheses, running experiments, and sharing of outcomes/insights, etc. with businessSupport the deployment, maintenance, and ad-hoc analysis required for existing or new analytical modelsEnsure appropriate capture of data sources and metrics to share across the enterpriseAssist in identifying techniques and technology requirements to develop capabilitiesWho should apply for this role?
Strong project management and team management skillsAbility to extract, aggregate, structure, and manage large volume data sets using database querying language e.g. SQLStrong knowledge of innovation in analytics, analytics use cases and technologies.Exceptional problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to structure complex problems and develop solutionsStrong knowledge of statistics with experience generating models using techniques such as segmentation, clustering, multivariate regression, decision trees, forecasting, time series, nonlinear modeling, optimization modelsProficiency with one of the statistical programming tools R/Python is a mustDemonstrated expertise in handling audio and video data, with experience in building models for Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Text-to-Speech (TTS), Speech-to-Text (STT), as well as leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI (GenAI).About Us
Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.
JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.
