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Senior Data Scientist

Manchester

full time

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Data Idols is thrilled to be partnering with an exciting entertainment company that’s redefining how audiences engage with content. As they scale their data capabilities, they’re looking for a Data Scientist to join the team and help unlock audience insights, optimise user experiences, and support innovation across products and platforms.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a creative, data-rich environment where your models and insights directly shape what millions of viewers see and experience.

You’ll work alongside product, marketing, and engineering teams to deliver impactful projects — from recommendation systems and engagement modelling to audience segmentation and A/B testing.

Your work will power smarter decisions and deliver more meaningful, personalised experiences to users across platforms.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary, up to £80,000 + benefits

• Flexible hybrid or remote working options

• The chance to work on impactful, high-visibility projects

• A creative, inclusive culture where data meets entertainment

• Support for professional development, training, and growth

Skills and Experience

• Proficient in Python and SQL, with experience working with large datasets

• Strong understanding of machine learning, statistics, and experimentation

• Experience with A/B testing, user behaviour analysis, or personalisation models

• Ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical teams

• Ideally experienced in a B2C, media, or product-led environment

If you’re a data scientist who’s passionate about storytelling through data, and you want to make a real impact in the entertainment industry, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your CV and start the conversation.