Data Analyst, A&R

Universal Music Group - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Nashville, TN

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Data Analyst position at Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) plays a crucial role in supporting the A&R team by constructing statistical insights and predictive metrics. The analyst will conduct research on artists and analyze new music to evaluate song performance, identify new artists, and enhance promotion strategies. This role requires a strong skill set in data mining, testing, and analysis, working closely with the Senior Vice President, Commerce to provide precise reporting and business tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test statistical and predictive models to support artist identification, signing decisions, song evaluation, and promotion strategy
• Conduct research to evaluate new music and improve the organization's understanding of new music metrics
• Own the creation of key data sets that drive existing and future internal reporting tools within UMGN
• Provide practical and creative data solutions on large sets of data
• Support the Data & Research Team on data initiatives pertaining to A&R, ensuring optimal data delivery for all projects
• Liaison with Corporate Data team to stay informed and up to date on latest data and analytic tools available internally and externally
• Communicate closely with analytics and A&R teams in the gathering and application of music insights
• Collect, prepare, and explore a variety of music data, and construct new methods to draw insights from this data
• Develop and implement new analytical processes and/or technologies

Requirements

• Proficiency with R or Python and SQL, as well as expertise with Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A direct background and/or current position with a heavy use of data analytics
• A passion for data, especially for creating efficient and scalable models
• Research and development of complex data models, algorithms, and techniques
• A relaxed and confident approach to all business relationships internally and externally
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience using databases and analytic tools to build business solutions
• Undergraduate or technical degree with highly relevant background required

Nice-to-haves

• A rabid desire to acquire knowledge from anywhere, whether related parallel industries to highly unlikely sources, and apply it to our situation with constant trial and error
• Passionate about new music

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and more (up to $720/year)
• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent