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As a Business Analyst - Content, you'll analyze complex data sets to understand user behavior, improve content recommendations, and optimize user experience.  You will work with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, content, marketing) to ensure data-informed decisions. Key responsibilities include tracking and analyzing content performance across cultures, creating dashboards and reports, analyzing viewer preferences, supporting content acquisition with performance insights, and building forecasting models to predict content success and ROI.  The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in SQL, Excel, product analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude), and BI tools (Tableau).

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<div id="cw-rich-description" style="color:#171B27; margin-bottom: 32px;"> About the opportunity : As a Business Analyst - Content, you will play a critical role in analysing and interpreting complex data sets to help us understand user behaviour,improve content recommendations, optimize user experience, and drive strategic decisions. You will work closely with cross functional teams, including product, engineering, content,and marketing, to ensure our day-to-day work is strongly data-informed. <div> </div>Key responsibilities: <ol><li dir="ltr">Track and analyse content performance across regional cultures. </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Analyse metrics like watch time, completion rates, and engagement for content in different cultures </li><li dir="ltr">Compare performance across cultures to identify successful content patterns </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Create content performance dashboards and reports </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Build automated dashboards showing key content metrics </li><li dir="ltr">Generate regular reports on content performance for stakeholders and content team </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Analyse viewer preferences and behaviour by cultures and regions </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Study how different regions consume content. </li><li dir="ltr">Understand peak viewing times, preferred devices, and viewing patterns by cultures </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Support content acquisition with performance insights and forecasts </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Help acquisition team make data-driven decisions on content purchases </li><li dir="ltr">Predict potential performance of new content based on historical data </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Generate ROI analysis for content investments </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Calculate return on investment for different types of content </li><li dir="ltr">Compare ROI across cultures and genres </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Optimize content scheduling based on viewing patterns </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Recommend best release times for new content </li><li dir="ltr">Optimize content placement on platform based on viewing data </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Create content performance forecasting models </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Build models to predict content success </li><li dir="ltr">Develop viewership forecasts for new content releases </li></ul></ol>Our ideal candidate: Must have: ● 1-4 years of product analytics experience in a B2C context ● Proficiency with SQL, Excel, product analytics (Mix panel, Amplitude or similar) and Business Intelligence (Tableau or similar) tools ● Strong problem-solving skills and an insatiable curiosity to get behind the ‘why’of every problem statement ● Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team Should have: ● Ability to judge what metrics to measure for different problem statements ● Ability to design and run experiments independently ● Ability to write great analysis documents/notes to succinctly communicate your findings to a broad audience ● Experience designing event tracking schemas Nice to have: ● Experience in the OTT/entertainment industry <div dir="ltr"> </div><div> </div> </div>

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This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions- Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Data Structures! - This assessment gives us an idea of your problem solving skills using DSA- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: MPL, LILA Games, GSN Games, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions

Data Structures and Algorithms

Let's assess your Programming Patterns! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your code architecture skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Dirtcube, PTW, Playshifu, etc.

Programming Patterns

Let's assess your OOPs skills! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your fundamental OOPS concepts and Solid principles skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Hitwicket, GSN Games, Tomo Club, etc.

Object Oriented Programming

Let's assess your Unity Skills ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your Unity fundamentals- Companies you can apply for after taking this assessment: Godspeed games, Salvation Games, nCore Games, etc.

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Unity Event Functions - Clash Royale

Unity Component System

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Game Dev Assessments

Skydance Animation Madrid seeks a motivated Artist Management Trainee to support various talent development initiatives. Responsibilities include contributing to career planning, managing databases (Excel, SharePoint), acting as a key communicator, collaborating with HR, supporting performance assessments and internal promotions, and optimizing workflows.  The internship offers valuable learning opportunities, networking, and real-world experience in a fast-paced animation studio. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong communication skills, and has a passion for animation and human resources. The role involves on-site work for at least 3 months (35 hours/week) and requires proficiency in English.

Lead Software Engineer, RenderMan

<div class="section page-centered" data-qa="job-description"><div>Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.</div><div> </div><div>Skydance Animation Madrid is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Artist Management trainee to join our studio!&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Our Internship Program offers unique learning opportunities. You will have the chance to network and meet with Skydance leaders, learn transferable skills, and gain real-world experience. It is an experience ideal for those moving from the classroom to the industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>This is a paid internship that will be held on-site.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Welcome on board!&nbsp;</div></div><div class="section page-centered"><div><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"><ul><li>Contribute to short- and long-term career planning, aligning talent development strategies with department and studio goals.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in maintaining and updating databases, including Excel and SharePoint lists, to track artist transitions and flag any potential issues.&nbsp;</li><li>Serve as a key point of communication between internal teams and individuals, ensuring a smooth and consistent flow of information.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with HR departments to ensure accurate and up-to-date employee information.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the Annual Performance Assessment Process, helping document and follow up on talent evaluations.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in the internal promotions process, ensuring efficiency and transparency.&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in the creation and optimization of workflow automation, helping refine processes to improve operational efficiency.&nbsp;</li></ul></ul></div></div><div class="section page-centered"><div><h3>Requirements</h3><ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"><ul><li>Strong organizational and communication skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Detail-oriented with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in Excel, SharePoint, and other data management tools.&nbsp;</li><li>Passionate about animation, people development, and the psychology of talent growth.&nbsp;</li><li>Interest in human resources, career management, and/or talent development within the creative industry.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be available onsite for at least 3 months (Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week).&nbsp;</li><li>Must be currently enrolled in the final year of an Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s program at an accredited institution (preferably in Psychology, Sociology, or a related field).&nbsp;</li><li>High level of English (Advanced or Proficiency).&nbsp;</li><li>Strong writing, critical thinking, and multitasking skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Highly motivated, with an interest in animation and technology (a plus!).&nbsp;</li><li>We need team players!&nbsp;</li></ul></ul></div></div><div class="section page-centered" data-qa="closing-description"><div>#Animation</div></div>