[Hiring] Data Analyst @Flosports

FloSports has led the way in establishing a world-class digital streaming experience for millions of fans, families, and athletes of underserved sports. Imagine creating a digital platform that unites the casual fan with the most dedicated spectator, both experiencing thrilling live events from around the world with interactive features, real time analytics, powerful broadcast technology, and more. Combine that with our unique original sports content ranging from breaking news and expert commentary to feature films, documentaries, and multi-episodic series. That’s what FloSports is all about. We have successfully revolutionized the global sports media industry- the result of creating a diverse team of technologists and die-hard wrestlers, creators and devoted cheerleading experts, designers and hockey enthusiasts, communicators and motorsport fanatics, producers and casual sports fans… united by a shared passion to delight the underrepresented communities we serve. We are creating the essential destination for our sports and we’re looking for people like you to help us!

THE ROLE:

FloSports is seeking a Data Analyst/Sr. Data Analyst to join our high-impact Business Intelligence team. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Business Intelligence. Our team owns company-wide reporting, analytics, and business insights, subscription demand forecasting, experiment set up and analyses, our Snowflake data infrastructure, and our ML/AI models. These include our content valuation model, similar to Netflix’s adjusted view share, and our demand forecasting models that forecast critical financial KPIs, including sign ups, viewership, engagement, and customer lifetime value (LTV).

To start, this role will be critical in several weekly initiatives, including standardized and one-off reporting, analytics, and insights projects, as well as larger scale and longer-term projects, including supporting our demand forecasting survey and content planning processes. The ideal candidate will have technical experience in data infrastructure, data schemas, data modeling, and ML/AI models. The candidate should also have a familiarity with or willingness to learn corporate finance and valuation. Bonus points for direct knowledge of subscription-based DTC businesses, OTT products, SVOD and live event streaming services, as well as working in a Strategic Finance and/or BI setting that supports financial, operational and business reporting and insights.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform in-depth analysis of financial and operational data, identifying trends, patterns, and anomalies to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.

• Build relationships with colleagues across engineering, product, business intelligence, content, marketing, and finance.

• Collaborate with our Content Acquisition team to forecast the value of potential rights and other content opportunities.

• Perform deep dives on one or more of our sports, or a potential new market, evaluating white space business, product, and acquisition/partnership opportunities.

• Complete the full analytics lifecycle from understanding the business objective and understanding the data to developing automated reporting and visualizations.

• Support the data product development for demand forecasting, partnering cross-functionally across Finance, Strategic Finance, Business Intelligence, Rights Acquisition, Ad Sales, Content, Marketing, and Vertical GMs. 

• Research, recommend, and learn new analytics tools and platforms.

• Automate existing manual processes and identify areas for further improvements.

• Exemplify passion for growing Our Sports within the sports media industry and establishing a working knowledge of the key players and their events.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• 2+ years of quality work experience, including backgrounds (combinations welcome) in investment banking, strategic finance, corporate strategy, operational strategy, business intelligence, corporate development, private equity and/or venture capital

• Expert in SQL; background in Python.

• Experience with data visualization tools, e.g., Tableau, Looker, Domo.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

• Ability to use data to translate ambiguous problems into actionable solutions

• A general understanding of FloSports’ market, sports, and competitive positioning

• Self-starter who is comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth, and often ambiguous environments

• Exceptional written and communication skills.

• Understand markets, competition, and how to leverage core competencies to create defensible strategies

• Comfortable working with and querying large datasets, including datasets that some might describe as “messy”.

• Analytical reasoning, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.

BONUS POINTS: 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with intermediate to extensive financial modeling experience, which can include developing operating cases and forecasting, M&A, partnerships, sizing of marketplace opportunities, et al

• Familiarity with cloud based analytics and CRM platforms (Salesforce).

• Unique perspective or experience that will complement the existing team.

• Understanding of statistical model building and data analyses, such as causal inference and regressions.

• Experience developing demand forecasting models and/or working in demand planning functions, particularly within a SaaS, subscription, and/or e-commerce business.

• Experience with Streamlit in Snowflake, including turning data and ML models into interactive apps with Python.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

At FloSports, we are bonded by our passion for sports and our purpose to unite communities around experiences that finally give underserved sports the love they deserve. We recognize the need to build a company that seeks out, embraces, and celebrates our individual differences, ideas, and talent. FloSports is committed to the pursuit of a fair, equal and inclusive workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential. 

OUR BENEFITS:

• Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman

• Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule

• All-hands events hosted annually in beautiful Austin, Texas

• Annual equity awards for all top performers

• Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

• Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance

• Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately

• Progressive parental leave policies

• Flexible paid time off

• Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events

• Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach

• Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week