Senior Data Storyteller
About the job
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Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
Senior Data Storyteller
San Mateo, CA
We are seeking a talented and innovative Data Storyteller to join our team. You will be a member of the Product Data Science team which covers partners and user engagement. This role will involve researching and analyzing behavioral data to uncover compelling stories and insights. The ideal candidate will be a skilled storyteller with a strong understanding of data analysis techniques. This position focuses on the last mile of data science, taking complex algorithms and translating them into easily understandable insights so our stakeholders can make data inspired decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis of behavioral data, including quantitative and qualitative data sources.
- Develop compelling narratives and visualizations that effectively communicate complex data to a diverse audience.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data-inspired opportunities and insights.
- Advanced ability to solve problems collaboratively within the immediate team.
- Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) on model outputs and or new data assets.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and data storytelling methodologies.
- Be agile and adaptable, able to challenge assumptions and revisit decisions based on new information.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of data manipulation techniques (ability to query and transform data), including intermediate or advanced understanding of SQL or other similar querying languages and Python or other similar programming languages.
- Excellent storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear and engaging narratives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with data visualization tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with large datasets and data management tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in storytelling or a related field.
- Knowledge of the gaming industry or related domain areas (e.g. media or entertainment industries).
- Experience working with data-inspired teams or projects.
Need to Know
- This function is located in San Mateo, California. The team meets onsite one day per week, with additional onsite time as needed.
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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$178,900 — $268,300 USD
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
About The Company
Want to take your career to the next level? Search open job vacancies at any of the Sony Interactive sites by visiting playstation.com/careers/
Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
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