THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you interested in learning and working in the world of data science with its application into media and marketing? Does the world of innovative digital marketing grab your attention? Would you like to experience working at a fast-growing, independently owned agency based in central London’s just off Oxford Circus?
If the answer to all the above is ‘YES!’ then look no further than Medialab.
As at Data Scientist at Medialab, you will join the rapidly developing data team, who are responsible for measurement solutions and modelling expertise help a diverse client-set understand the true value of their media investment, create compelling data stories on how to drive growth, and automate the insights into the planning cycle through their advance and integrated tech stack.
We are looking for inquisitive, articulate, numerate and above-all, enthusiastic placement students to support the wider team in delivering these critical insights and building on the capabilities of our product.
You will be part of a close-knit and friendly team who share results and celebrate success together.
Medialab is a media agency that’s made differently. We’re purpose-led, data-driven and proudly independent. Our independence means we can focus 100% on doing the right thing to secure success for our clients and our brilliant people. We are trusted to deliver that success for some of the UK’s most ambitious and complex organisations, including SunLife, Guide Dogs, RNLI, Laithwaites and National Trust.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Work closely with business to identify issues that can be resolved using data solutions effectively for decision making
Machine learning tools and statistical methods to solve complex problems
Build algorithms and design experiments to merge, manage, interrogate, and extract data to supply tailored reports to colleagues, clients and wider areas in company
Support the account management and planning teams across all facets of campaign measurement across media channels
Develop automated data processes using Python/R
Ability to organise a variety of large data sets
Undertake regular analysis and reporting for retained clients
Maintain clear and coherent communication, both verbal and written, to understand data needs and report results
Working with the Datalab team and other senior business stakeholders to develop analytical propositions
Applying and developing your data handling and analytical techniques to client projects including: multi-channel response attribution, retention/churn, customer lifetime value, customer engagement and segmentation
THE SKILLS YOU WILL BRING
Highly numerate undergraduate studying a relevant degree in mathematics, statistics, econometrics or computer science
Pre-requisite skills: Strong Excel and MS Office usage
Experience of coding in Python, R or SQL
Experience of data visualisation tools like Tableau/Qlik/Power-BI/Google Data Studio would be useful but not essential
Theoretical understanding of statistical techniques such as regression and developing confidence measures.
Strong data manipulation skills and a keen eye for detail.
Good communication skills.
DESIRED SKILLS
Inquisitive analytical mind with a strong desire to find things out.
Pragmatic approach to problem solving.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
Confident and assertive in social environments.
Be a genuine team player whilst also being able to deliver on a task you are responsible for.
Good listener, articulate, persuasive, patient and resourceful.
Quick learner, pro-active mind set, resourceful, and able to think for self.
Positive attitude.
Logical thinker, with the entrepreneurial eye to identify opportunities.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US
Working at Medialab comes with lots of perks including all the usual things you would expect, such as a competitive salary package, workplace pension, season ticket loans, cycle to work schemes, weekly social events and big summer / Christmas parties.
On top of that, we offer some extra staff incentives which make life at Medialab even more rewarding:
22 days holiday, increased to 25 days holiday after 3 years (excluding office closure between Christmas and New Year)
Extra day off on your birthday
Amazing long service rewards including a long weekend/week away at Medialab’s expense
Hybrid Working between office & home
Flexi-Time
Charity volunteering days (2 paid for days per year) and other charity initiatives with spot prizes
Free access to Health and Wellbeing Apps including Headspace, Bloom (CBT) & Blinkist
Confidential Employee Assistance Program with free professional counselling
Access to Mental Health Allies (1 in 10 employees are trained in Mental Health First Aid)
A whole host of wellbeing support, as part of our Commitment to Mind’s Mental Health at work standards
A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has opportunities to engage in open and honest dialogue and hear from inspirational guest speakers though our regular ‘Together We Stand’ open forum
Quarterly reviews to enhance career progression
Continuous professional development and training - CPD Gold accreditation by the IPA
WHO WE ARE
Medialab is the UK’s leading independent media agency, and one of the fastest growing. We’re a Media agency that’s made differently. Purpose-led, data-driven, founder-run and proudly independent. Our independence means we can focus 100% on doing the right thing to secure success for our clients and our brilliant people. Offering media, marketing, digital and data services to a wide variety of clients who we are trusted to deliver success for, including SunLife, Laithwaites Wine, EMMA, National Trust, Mind, Guide Dogs, Alzheimer’s Society, RLNI and Clearscore.
We’re a team of 120 people (and growing), based near Oxford Circus and our people-first, purpose-driven culture has been a key part of our success. Our entrepreneurial spirit means success is rewarded and there are no limits to what you can achieve, as shown by continuously climbing the ranks of Campaign’s ‘Best Places to work’ table, year on year, and being the only agency to achieve ‘Gold’ in Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022.
Fundamentally, we believe the best business decisions are made when they are informed by data. Data is our heritage and has been at the heart of our business since inception over sixteen years ago. We encourage, educate and help clients to use data in the most insightful way, to plan and buy across all media channels and deliver the right media solutions for business success.