Data Analytics Manager – Music & Entertainment Insights (Part-Time Remote)

Join arenaflex as a Data Analytics Manager and transform raw data into compelling narratives that drive strategic decisions across our dynamic music and entertainment ecosystem. If you're passionate about uncovering insights from complex datasets and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, we want to hear from you.

About arenaflex and the Music Division

Arenaflex stands at the forefront of entertainment and media innovation, curating exceptional experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide. Our Music Division represents a vibrant intersection of artistry, technology, and data-driven strategy, connecting fans with the sounds they love across streaming platforms, social channels, and emerging digital frontiers.

We believe that behind every streaming transaction, playlist creation, and fan interaction lies a story waiting to be told. Our data analytics team serves as the interpretive voice of these stories, translating complex behavioral patterns into actionable intelligence that shapes marketing strategies, product development, and business growth initiatives.

As part of the arenaflex family, you'll contribute to an organization renowned for creative excellence, technological innovation, and an unwavering commitment to delivering magical experiences to millions of customers globally.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Data Analytics Manager to serve as the analytical partner for cross-functional teams within our Music Division. This pivotal role requires a curious mind with a knack for numbers, someone who can bridge the gap between raw data and strategic storytelling.

In this position, you will develop a profound understanding of consumer behaviors across music marketing, discovery channels, and streaming platforms. You'll translate business questions into rigorous analytical frameworks, driving results through investigation of large transaction-level datasets. Your ability to communicate complex findings clearly—to audiences ranging from technical engineers to executive leadership—will be essential to your success.

This is a part-time, remote opportunity offering competitive compensation at $18/hour, providing flexibility for qualified candidates seeking meaningful work within a world-class entertainment organization.

Key Responsibilities

As a Data Analytics Manager at arenaflex, you will:

• Lead data-informed approaches to complex business challenges through comprehensive data creation, analysis, and statistical modeling. Develop new features incorporating data from internal and external sources, applying segmentation, regression, and classification models to extract meaningful insights.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives and new business opportunities by creating analytical models and frameworks that assess potential, identify performance drivers, and measure the impact of environmental factors.

• Support data-driven business processes by applying data mining, quantitative analysis, and visualization techniques to surface and elevate key themes, addressing business questions across varied business areas.

• Extract and prepare data for analysis. Secure, organize, cleanse, and manipulate complex, large-scale data from diverse sources using tools such as PySpark and advanced SQL to interact effectively with data repositories.

• Apply supervised or unsupervised learning techniques—including linear and logistic regression, decision trees, or k-means clustering—to derive, validate, and measure conclusions from data.

• Serve as a trusted partner for cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities and understand performance, diving deep into data to drive meaningful and actionable insights.

• Contribute to organizational needs through ongoing reporting and analysis to inform business, product, marketing, and sales decisions.

• Lead content performance and audience analysis for product releases. Develop and track key metrics to measure success.

• Perform statistical analysis including KPI deep dives, behavioral segmentation, and customer journey analysis. Build analytical pipelines for automated, scalable, repeatable, and integrated analysis using modern big data architectures in data ecosystems such as Databricks, Snowflake, and Google Big Query.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to execute data initiatives.

• Contribute to pipeline discovery, design, build, and QA processes. Work alongside data teams on data models, database architecture/tables, ETL/ELT data pipelines, and validation criteria.

• Lead and mentor a team member, establishing boundaries to maximize impact within the organization.

Required Qualifications

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of data analysis experience in a professional setting
• Minimum 3 years of management or team leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree in an analytical field including Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or other related quantitative discipline
• Experience developing statistical models and analyses in an industry setting for business applications. Applied knowledge of supervised and unsupervised learning techniques
• Expertise handling large, transaction-level datasets and interpreting data trends from multiple disparate data sources
• Strong hands-on experience developing sophisticated analytical solutions using scripting languages (Python/R)
• Proficiency in advanced SQL, large-scale data, and distributed computing languages (PySpark)
• Experience with data mining in distributed systems (Spark/Databricks)
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Tableau/Looker)
• Experience developing analytical code that scales investigations
• Experience working with media performance data
• Experience working with data in the media or entertainment industry
• Strong experience documenting data requirements, rules, and assumptions
• Experience communicating analytical concepts to diverse audiences
• Passion for building clear, concise, and meaningful metrics
• Proven track record of using data to deliver business value and presenting data-driven insights to business audiences
• Experience influencing and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization
• Strong time management skills with ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail without losing sight of broader objectives
• History of working independently, demonstrating creativity, and delivering results
• Genuine fascination with music and the music industry
• Strong experience with music streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube), social media platforms (TikTok, Facebook/Instagram), and emerging technologies (digital assistants/voice)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading data-driven projects across a broad cross-functional landscape
• Experience building, managing, and motivating teams in strategic support functions
• Graduate degree in a quantitative field including Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or other related discipline

Career Growth and Learning Opportunities

At arenaflex, we invest in your professional development. As part of our team, you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge analytical methodologies and technologies used across the entertainment industry. You'll have opportunities to collaborate with industry experts, attend professional development workshops, and advance your career through our internal mobility programs.

Our culture encourages continuous learning and innovation. You'll work alongside talented professionals who share your passion for data-driven decision-making, and you'll have access to resources that help you stay current with emerging trends in analytics, machine learning, and entertainment technology.

Work Environment and Culture

Arenaflex fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel creativity and drive better outcomes. As part of our team, you'll experience:

• A culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to work on challenging problems with real-world impact
• A supportive environment that encourages professional growth and experimentation
• Flexibility to work remotely, balancing professional and personal commitments
• Access to exclusive experiences and insights within the entertainment industry
• A team atmosphere where your contributions are recognized and valued

We are committed to maintaining a workplace where all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to do their best work.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation including:

• Hourly rate of $18/hour for this part-time position
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Access to comprehensive wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and wellbeing
• Professional development opportunities and training programs
• Employee recognition programs celebrating achievements
• A dynamic, inclusive culture with opportunities for career advancement

Note: Specific benefits may vary based on role, location, and employment type. Detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Join Our Team

If you're ready to apply your analytical expertise to the dynamic world of music and entertainment, we encourage you to apply. Bring your curiosity, your technical skills, and your passion for uncovering stories within data. At arenaflex, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a community of innovators dedicated to shaping the future of entertainment through data-driven insights.

We look forward to welcoming a talented Data Analytics Manager to our team and to the innovative contributions you will bring to our Music Division.