Are you ready to shape the future of digital innovation? Join arenaflex Entertainment and Sports Innovation as a Technology Data Analyst I and become part of a team that's reimagining how the world experiences entertainment and sports content. At arenaflex, we don't just build technology – we create magical experiences that connect millions of people globally.
About arenaflex Entertainment and Sports Innovation
arenaflex Entertainment and Sports Innovation (DE&E Technology) serves as the technological backbone for arenaflex's two premier media business units while staying at the forefront of innovation. We enable the organization to continuously leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity while delivering flexibility, scalability, and efficiency for our business operations.
Every day, our team works on rethinking ways to create immersive viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while simultaneously transforming our media business for the future. Whether it's developing our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, driving global advertising and distribution to improve flexibility and efficiency, or delivering arenaflex's unparalleled entertainment and sports content – every moment is an opportunity to make an impact on partners and millions of people around the world.
Why You'll Love Working at arenaflex
Here are just a few reasons why we think you'd love working here:
- Building the Future of Media: Our Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that powers arenaflex's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for decades to come.
- Massive Reach and Scale: The products and platforms this team builds and operates please millions of consumers daily – from streaming services to news platforms, entertainment networks to sports coverage, and so much more.
- Innovation at Its Core: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry standards and improve how audiences experience entertainment, sports, and news.
- Collaborative Culture: Business Operations is the glue that holds DE&E Technology together, with an unwavering focus on connecting all pieces of the business. Engineering, product, design, operations, and support come together to push the business forward.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Technology Data Analyst I to join our Technology Planning and Analysis team within Business Operations. In this role, you'll work with your partners to create comprehensive assessment strategies that will be used to analyze collections of work being added to our technology roadmap. This includes assessments related to cost modeling, sequencing and dependency planning, prioritization, and taxonomy buildout.
You are analytical, resourceful, and intellectually curious. You navigate through ambiguity and are a problem solver. The ideal candidate makes data-driven decisions, focuses on the customer, and can build trust with all areas of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Organize multiple sources of data to build multivariate structures that help analyze and drive decisions for the organization at-large
- Create and deploy tools and dashboards for end users that power data-driven decisions
- Build strategic decision-making frameworks and write scripts that help automate and scale operations
- Work with partners to establish and identify goals; define measurable objectives and key results and relevant metrics for the business; ensure we track and measure them effectively
- Be a passionate steward for our technology roadmap – communicate status and plans to partners as appropriate
- Achieve organizational goals, driving through challenges, handle multiple priorities, and ensure alignment with your partners
- Translate complex data findings into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Support forecasting, funding, tracking, and reporting on projects
- Contribute to ways of working and resource management initiatives
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Programming, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, along with equivalent work experience
- Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of informatics, data analysis, and management consulting (specifically in a quantitative or data-heavy role)
- Programming Skills: Experience working with data and data manipulation software such as R, SQL, and Python
- Visualization Tools: Experience building dashboards using tools like Tableau, Looker, or similar platforms
- Database Skills: Proficient in writing database queries and scripts
- Technical Understanding: Demonstrated understanding of different types of existing and emerging technologies and their ecosystems
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working with engineering and operational teams to develop and launch products
- Communication Skills: Ability to translate requirements to technical and non-technical audiences
- Self-Motivation: Self-starter with strong strategic capability, consistent judgment, and excellent decision-making skills
- Customer Focus: Focus on making end-users happy with effective perspectives on great customer experience
- Problem-Solving: Creative and clever, with no fear of diving into the details and a drive to be the first to tackle any challenge
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Technology, Media, Telecommunications ("TMT") – specifically in product management or consulting
- Understanding of the online video ecosystem, advertising, and/or media technology landscape
- Experience with agile methodologies and project management frameworks
- Knowledge of financial modeling and budget planning
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts and their applications in business analytics
Skills and Competencies for Success
To thrive in this role at arenaflex, you'll need to demonstrate:
- Analytical Thinking: The ability to parse complex data sets and extract meaningful insights that drive business decisions
- Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written communication skills to present findings to diverse audiences
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing priorities
- Initiative: Proactive approach to identifying problems and proposing solutions without requiring extensive supervision
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across departments and build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to data accuracy and analysis
- Business Acumen: Understanding of how technology decisions impact broader business objectives
Career Growth Opportunities
At arenaflex, we believe in investing in our people's growth. As a Technology Data Analyst I, you'll have access to:
- Professional Development: Ongoing training opportunities, certifications, and skill development programs
- Career Advancement: Clear pathways for progression to senior analyst, manager, and director roles
- Mentorship: Guidance from experienced leaders in technology, analytics, and business operations
- Cross-Functional Exposure: Opportunities to work with different teams and gain diverse experience
- Industry Learning: Access to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in the media and entertainment space
You'll be positioned at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and data analytics – a unique vantage point that opens doors to multiple career paths within arenaflex's expansive media ecosystem.
Work Environment and Culture
arenaflex fosters a culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, improve, create the best stories, and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. Our Business Operations team brings together information from across the business to ensure leaders are equipped with all essential data before making strategic and financial decisions.
We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage creativity, innovation, and out-of-the-box thinking. Our collaborative environment supports work-life balance and provides the resources you need to succeed.
Compensation and Benefits
The hiring range for this position in California is $77,300 to $103,600 annually, and in New York is $81,000 to $108,500 annually, based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled each week may change based on business needs. The base salary actually offered will consider internal equity and may also vary depending on the applicant's geographic location, work-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
In addition to competitive base compensation, we offer:
- Annual bonus and/or long-term incentive units
- Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee entertainment and sports content perks
- Retirement savings plans
Equal Opportunity Employer
arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. arenaflex encourages a business culture where ideas and decisions from all individuals help us grow, improve, create the best stories, and be relevant in a rapidly evolving world.
How to Apply
If you're ready to make an impact, solve complex problems, and be part of something extraordinary, we encourage you to apply. All eligible candidates can apply by:
- Reading the official notification carefully from our careers website
- Filling out the application form completely
- Attaching the required documents (qualification certificates with mark sheets, passport-size photographs, and signature)
- Submitting your application
Join us and help shape the future of entertainment and sports technology. Your next adventure starts here at arenaflex!