SVP Data Analytics, Science & Insights

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Your New Role…

We are CNN. THE WORLD'S MOST ESSENTIAL AND ENGAGING SOURCE OF DIGITAL NEWS. We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need our next generation of innovators, makers, and dreamers who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place.

CNN is looking for a SVP Data Analytics, Science & Insights . This role will lead the Data Intelligence teams within CNN for all platforms including digital, streaming, and product surfaces  . This team is the key stakeholder for our data platforms, and leads data insights and science. Ideally, this person is passionate about media, has exceptional analytical skills and thrives in working in a dynamic, fast paced environment. This person is an excellent storyteller, adept at translating data and analytics to a broader group of stakeholders. 
This position will be charged with growing and leading a team of talented data scientists, data analytics and research experts   to deliver meaningful insights and recommendations across CNN’s digital portfolio of businesses . 
 
This position will work closely with cross-functional teams within the CNN domestic organization as well as across the CNN Worldwide organization . This role will be accountable to multiple stakeholder groups in providing best-in-class data reporting and analytics in the service of answering business-generated questions and challenges. 

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Lead global data science, analytics and research teams for CNN Digital Worldwide. 
• Advance CNN’s capabilities in subscription analytics: Attribution and MMM modeling for Subscriber Sign-ups,  Propensity to Convert, At-risk/Churn analysis and cohorting, and more
• Measure, analyze and synthesize data across multiple sources (1st party, 3rd party) to deliver program insights, product strategies and industry trends to the business.
• Partner with advertising, finance and Strategy on key drivers and metrics on advertising business
• Partner with WBD Data Engineering team,  to determine which data sets are needed and make available to the data team and other stakeholders, and supports everything from measurement to data products and science to analytics and insights. 
• Promote the advancement of a data-driven culture across the organization. 
• Serve as a key advisor to the CNN leadership team as the functional expert in research and data science principles.  
• Manage experimentation frameworks in close collaboration with functional stakeholders including Marketing, Product, and Design. 
• Leads data analysis on how our audiences engage with our products, developing insights to support business decision-making 
• Conceptualize, build, and manage the evaluative and predictive models for CNN Digital’s surfaces, services, and products. 
• Help to develop and manage the on-going iteration and use of driver-based forecasting models in partnership with Strategy, Finance, and Marketing teams. 
• Provide decision support service for the CNN digital product leadership and their teams in support of growth opportunities. 
• Partner effectively with CNNWW and WBD Research teams on an on-going basis to ensure a cohesive and aligned workflow that leverages all necessary consumer insights to further growth. 
• Partner with stakeholders across CNN to collect KPI requirements, and then design and build KPI measurement frameworks  

Qualifications & Experience…

• Leadership: You have 15+ of relevant experience in advanced analytics with previous experience in media  or technology leading analytics and data science based teams creating data that drives business impact. 5+ years of experience in a subscription focused business with a content-forward offering is a plus. Previous experience in a leadership position overseeing teams comprised of data scientists and analysts and/or data analytics experts strongly preferred.  The person will have had experience building and managing a high performing, multifun