We’re looking to add a detail-oriented, methodical, and collaborative data analyst to our growing team of driven professionals. We need someone who is willing to role up their sleeves and help take us to the next level. As a data analyst, you will play a key role in our organization. Your primary goal will be to leverage data and communicate your findings to help us make smarter, data-backed business decisions. A large portion of the job is sourcing data and finding data. Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus! This is a brand new position so you must be comfortable coming in and developing the role. Data Analyst Job Duties and Responsibilities Analyze data using statistical methods. Create reports to share your findings and recommendations with the internal team and other stakeholders. Collaborate with leaders and managers to determine and address data and reporting needs for various company projects. Create statistical models that depict company-wide trends. Perform testing and validation of data sets. Determine the meaning of data and explain how various teams and leaders can leverage it to improve and streamline their processes. Document structures and types of business data. Data Analyst Job Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, information technology, or related field. Ability to identify useful information in data sets and suggest conclusions that support decision making. Strong analytical capabilities. Expert with Microsoft Excel and various business intelligence and analytical tools. Understanding of data gathering, inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling/diagramming techniques. Communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience. Excellent leadership, collaboration, and project management skills. Keen attention to detail. Comfortable working with minimal supervision Willingness to make decisions and solve problems. At least 5 years of experience in a data analyst role Experience with Weka, KNIME or QlikView required

The Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Revenue Management team is responsible for supporting revenue management systems and processes across The Walt Disney Company including Walt Disney World, the Disneyland Resort, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. The team leverages technology, data analytics, optimization, statistical and econometric modeling to explore opportunities, shape business decisions and drive business value. Revenue Management seeks forward thinking team members who are passionate about delivering quality results and enjoy working closely with business partners on both strategic and tactical challenges. This position will report to the Manager-Revenue Management. Responsibilities Manage the demand forecast and optimization through the hotel revenue management system for assigned resorts with the goal of maximizing overall hotel profitability and guest experiences. Based on market knowledge and company goals, develop strategies within the revenue management value streams of dilution management, displacement controls, upgrading and overbooking. Understand all outside factors such as economic, marketing, sales and pricing strategies that may drive a need to influence the revenue management system forecast. Develop and maintain partnerships with resort General Managers, Pricing, Forecasting, Marketing, and resorts line of business to develop strategies in line with the goals of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Partner with other members of the broader Revenue Management team to help enhance revenue management strategies and system functionality. Develop and use statistical modeling to determine forecast accuracy and identify areas of revenue opportunities. Leverage data visualization techniques and communication skills to present complex analytical findings in clear business terms that facilitate acceptance and execution by business partners and senior executives. Basic Qualifications Proven analytical and conceptual skills Demonstrated proficiency in Excel Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong presentation skills Demonstrated strong problem solving and process improvement skills Demonstrated strong partnering skills Ability to simplify complex data into metrics and recommendations that are easily understood and actionable Preferred Qualifications One plus years of either resort inventory management or revenue management experience Three to five years experience in applying advanced analytical techniques to solve business problems Demonstrated SAS and/or SQL programming experience Experience with data visualization tools (such as Tableau) Understanding of revenue management concepts (i.e., dilution, displacement, etc.) Ability to interpret complex pricing models to inform forecast influence decisions at a granular level for assigned resorts Required Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Statistics or a related analytical field Preferred Education Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field Additional Information We strongly encourage applicants to upload a copy of their resume and to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for an interview. About Walt Disney World Resort Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service. About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Walt Disney World Resort. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Disney Music Group is home to Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, Disney Music Publishing, Buena Vista Records, and Disney Concerts. The labels’ genre-spanning rosters include Grammy® nominated Demi Lovato, Jordan Fisher, Sofia Carson, ZZ Ward, In Real Life, Ocean Park Standoff, Breaking Benjamin, Bea Miller, Sabrina Carpenter, Joywave, Olivia Holt, Tini Stoessel, Shawn Hook, Jorge Blanco, New Hope Club, BOBI and more. DMG also releases family music and film and television soundtracks such as the chart-topping “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” “Beauty and The Beast,” “Descendants 2,” Oscar®-winning “Coco” and “Moana” soundtracks, and the Oscar and Grammy-winning “Frozen” soundtrack. Recent soundtracks include the score from blockbuster “Black Panther” and “A Wrinkle in Time.” Coming later in 2018 is the highly anticipated “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” cast album, plus soundtracks for “Mary Poppins Returns” and “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.” DMG recently acquired the Star Wars music catalog, featuring score by Oscar-winning composer John Williams. To stream classic Disney hits, please visit: http://disneymusic.co/DisneyHits. The industry is rapidly moving towards streaming, creating new revenue streams from marketing optimization, to personalization, to playlisting, and we're looking for someone to help us innovate and make the most of it. This role will be a key player in the development of data based products based on a variety of transactional data received from streaming and sales partners including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and YouTube, and providing actionable insights based on that data. Responsibilities Be the central person for all sales and digital analytics and data projects at the Disney Music Group Identify and execute on data driven opportunities to increase revenue for the disney Music Group Point person for all sales and analytics partnerships including Shazam, MIDiA, SoundScan, BuzzAngle and our Finance department/data lake integration group Responsible for leading a team member and 3rd party contractors for the development of key tools and initiatives such as forecasting models Forecasting sales and streams across all physical, digital and streaming partners Integration of machine learning, natural language processing, SEO analysis into our strategy as it relates to relevant partners Monitoring catalog sales and opportunities Optimizing marketing spends for frontline and catalog releases Design automated reports and provide easily understandable reports to cast members of all levels throughout the company using excel, pivot tables, and other modalities Leverage SQL, Spark, Presto, and other tools to build views and tables for reporting and analysis Tap into partner APIs to create automated playlists at our various partners and analyze/interpret key performance trends Proactively identify trends at our streaming partners to take advantage and be the first in market to rollout initiatives on our branded partner profiles Drive streaming revenue growth by leveraging data to make decisions that increase overall playlist and user engagement Liaise and coordinate analytics projects with technology, research and finance teams, while prioritizing projects effectively Effectively summarize, analyze, explore, and communicate data to various departments Illustrate a passion for music with a curious, proactive, positive and detail oriented disposition Basic Qualifications Strong interpretive and analytical skills with working knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools Understanding of the underlying technology and ability to leverage APIs for data ingest and monitoring. Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and executive teams Experience working with transactional data Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables / VLOOKUP), Tableau, SQL, and R Working knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language (Python, C++, Java, etc) Ability to implement supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms Strong presentation skills, with the unique need to communicate findings in a straightforward and easily digestible manner Basic understanding of music consumption habits and consumer behavior Excellent time management and organization skills Preferred Qualifications Music industry analytics experience Required Education Bachelor's Degree in related field or applicable equivalent work experience with at least 5-7 years of relevant work experience About The Walt Disney Studios For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, Disneynature, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!. Ours is a culture of innovation, inspiration and collaboration that brings together visionary artists, gifted technologists and savvy business minds to conjure up magical entertainment experiences for a global audience. About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. This position is with Hollywood Records, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call The Walt Disney Studios. Hollywood Records, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. DisneyData

“We make magic.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen! “It takes people to make the dream a reality.” Walt was on to something when he said that, and it continues to ring true today. No matter the stage in your career, being a part of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts means being a part of a team where you help bring innovation to life through unsurpassed products, services and most importantly remarkable experiences. As a Cast Member you are the steward and connection to our legacy and the backbone of our thriving innovations. Join our team and watch your dreams come true. Consumer Insights, Measurement, & Analytics (CIMA), part of the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Global Marketing & Sales organization, informs strategy development and decision-making through holistic data integration, objective data analytics, and actionable recommendations. Within CIMA, the Digital Analytics team is focused on leveraging best practices in web analytics to capture data, perform analysis and optimize our websites to drive Guest satisfaction and business outcomes. The Digital Analyst must possess a passion for analytics and digital technology. He/she will play a critical role in delivering accurate, insightful analysis to drive decision-making throughout the organization. The person must be comfortable working with partner teams, conducting both planned and ad hoc analyses, preparing reports, and communicating insights to a variety of audiences. The position reports to the Manager, Digital Analytics and does not have direct reports. Responsibilities Collaborate with business, technology and analytics partners to determine needs and establish data collection requirements. Work with implementation specialists to deploy and maintain accurate website tracking. Develop and maintain reports on web channel performance. Design effective and impactful reports and visualizations for business and technical audiences. Generate insight from site data and communicate opportunities or issues. Leverage analytics to continuously recommend optimization tactics that will improve site performance. Support business unit teams, product management groups and other teams with ad-hoc reporting and in-depth website analysis. Utilize business and analytical expertise to independently perform proactive analysis and solve business problems. Define and execute quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy of analytical output. Create presentations to highlight analysis and tell the story. Basic Qualifications 5+ years web analytics experience. Advanced knowledge of Adobe SiteCatalyst/Analytics products. Experience defining website analytics tracking requirements. Demonstrated experience partnering with technical resources to implement web/mobile app analytics tracking Ability to design tagging strategies and effectively QA analytics tracking Experience with push and in-app messaging analytics Ability to derive actionable insights from data and effectively guide decision-making. Strong understanding of segmentation and targeting. Ability to excel in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proactive problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage time effectively and consistently meet deadlines. Ability to distill analysis into concise recommendations and present to management audiences up to an executive level. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Proficient with business intelligence tools. Preferred Qualifications 7+ years web analytics experience. Travel industry and ecommerce experience. Familiarity with Adobe Mobile SDK 4.x Experience with A/B testing and website optimization. Knowledge of statistical testing methodologies. Experience with predictive analytics and digital experience personalization. Proficient in SQL, Hive, SAS and/or other programming languages. Required Education Bachelor’s degree in analytical/quantitative field – e.g. statistics, economics, mathematics, marketing analytics, engineering, etc. About Walt Disney World Resort Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service. About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. This position is with Disney Destinations, LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Destinations, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Are you an expert in new media? Are you interested in joining an incubator within a well-established institution? Columbia College Chicago Online is looking for talented individuals ready to take on the challenge of building fully online learning experiences for adult learners interested in new media courses (e.g., Swift Programming, App Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Visualization)! What are the advantages to you? Get in on the ground floor of an entrepreneurial team within a college that has existed for over 100 years! Be a thought leader in your field, share and grow your knowledge, partnering with other experts in your area of interest. Work remotely, anywhere in the world and still make an impact on students looking to improve their skills in a specialized field. Interested in engaging with us? Follow this link to apply directly on the Columbia College Chicago website. We look forward to getting to know you.