ABOUT THE TEAM AND ROLE
theSkimm's Data & Analytics team provides robust measurement and actionable insights on our growing membership base. We partner closely with product, engineering, and marketing teams to build innovative products, understand customer demand signals, and measure growth and engagement.
As our company grows, we're looking for a product focused data scientist to join our team. Reporting to theSkimm's Director of Data Science, you support the tracking of events on our app and web, design and analysis of A/B tests for new product features, size new opportunities, and define key performance metrics across our newsletter, app, web, and audio.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Supporting our Product Manager of Personalization and Director of Data Science as we build out personalization at theSkimm
• Providing actionable insights to help product managers understand trends, marketplace dynamics, and user behaviors
• Segmenting our Skimmr's to understand their different motivations and use cases along with our ability to fulfill those needs and add meaningful value
• Conceptualizing key metrics to measure success and identifying levers to move key metrics
• Identifying, collecting, and transforming data from disparate sources using SQL, R, Python, or other statistical tools
• Collaborate with Analytics Engineers, Data Engineers, and Data Analysts to maintain and update ETL jobs, data models, and advanced analytical models
• A/B testing strategy including design, execution, and analysis
• Developing a sound understanding of the role of each product within theSkimm's ecosystem of products

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of experience in data science, or similar quantitative role
• 2+ years experience with SQL and Python for analytics and data ETL
• Understanding of user segmentation, cohort analyses, regression models, funnel optimization
• Understanding of A/B testing methodologies
• Experience working with very large datasets, including statistical analyses, data visualization, data mining, and data cleansing/transformation
• Familiar with product analytics platforms such as Amplitude or Optimizely
• Bonus: experience in user segmentation, cohort analyses, regression models, funnel optimization
• Experience in Media or Publishing
• Familiarity and enthusiasm for theSkimm: a passion for our audience and mission
• High EQ

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive insurance plans, commuter benefits and 401(k) starting on your first day
• Competitive salary & equity packages
• Flexible vacation policy and generous holiday observances
• One Medical Membership
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Complimentary access to theSkimm's growing suite of membership products 
• The opportunity to be part of a values-driven, hardworking and diverse group of people building a membership company that makes it easier to live smarter

ABOUT THESKIMM
theSkimm is a mission-driven digital media company giving millennial women the information they need to live their smartest lives. Since launching in 2012, theSkimm has become a trusted source for a community of millions of Skimm'rs by seamlessly integrating into their existing routines, fundamentally changing the way its audience consumes news and makes decisions. theSkimm's flagship product, the Daily Skimm, remains the fastest-growing newsletter on the market, and the company continues to innovate, finding new ways to Skimm everything from finance and careers to voting, wellness and downtime. theSkimm's product suite has expanded to include two top-rated podcasts, "Skimm This'' and "Skimm'd From the Couch," theSkimm mobile app, Skimm Money and Press Pause newsletters, a new virtual course series called SkimmU, and Skimm Studios for innovative in-house video and audio content. theSkimm's first book, How to Skimm Your Life , was released in June 2019 and debuted at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list. 
And we're not done. By continuing to grow the breadth of theSkimm offerings in the life's necessity categories and expanding our products across events, commerce, customized content and audio, theSkimm ecosystem will become the go-to resource for this generation -- and the ones that follow -- in the most critical areas of their lives. Join us!
This is a full-time role with flexibility for remote work. While our employees are continuing to work remotely throughout the remainder of 2021, we are excited to return to HQ in New York, NY next year. Beginning in January 2022, the office will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and NY metro area employees will come together in person a minimum of 3 days per month. All other days are up to the discretion of the employee and they may go in as often as they'd like.
We will require vaccinations for anyone coming to our office. We are following CDC recommendations for any additional boosters, and will always follow CDC and NY state guidance on wearing masks in the office.