Data Analyst – arenaflex+ Product Insights, Consumer Experience & Content Strategy Analysis

Are you ready to be part of a revolutionary entertainment experience? At arenaflex, we don't just create content—we craft magical moments that connect millions of people around the world. Our streaming platform, arenaflex+, represents the cutting edge of direct-to-consumer entertainment, delivering exceptional movies, original series, and curated content to audiences globally. As we continue to redefine how the world experiences entertainment, we're seeking a talented Data Analyst to join our Studio Research and Analysis team and help drive strategic decision-making through powerful data insights.

This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of entertainment and technology, where your analytical skills will directly influence how millions of users experience content on arenaflex+. You'll become an integral part of a collaborative team that's passionate about understanding consumer behavior, optimizing product experiences, and shaping the future of streaming entertainment.

About arenaflex and The arenaflex Studios

For nearly a century, arenaflex has been the foundation upon which extraordinary stories are built. What started as an animation studio in the 1920s has evolved into a global entertainment powerhouse that continues to inspire and captivate audiences across every generation. The arenaflex Studios, a core business segment of arenaflex, encompasses an impressive portfolio of renowned film studios including arenaflex Animation Studios, arenaflex Motion Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and twentieth Century Studios.

Today, arenaflex+ represents our commitment to delivering premium content directly to consumers through innovative streaming technology. We're not just building a streaming service—we're creating a platform that brings the magic of arenaflex to every screen, every home, and every family around the world. Our mission is to entertain, inform, and inspire through unparalleled storytelling and cutting-edge technology.

About The arenaflex+ Product Team

Join our Studio Research and Analysis team, and you'll play a critical role in supporting the arenaflex+ Product, Marketing, and Content Curation teams. We're a group of curious minds who love diving deep into data to uncover meaningful insights that shape product strategy and enhance user experiences. Our work sits at the heart of the aren'taflex+ ecosystem, influencing everything from how users navigate our platform to what content recommendations they receive.

This position reports to our Senior Administrator and involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams across product, marketing, and content strategy. You'll have the opportunity to work with stakeholders at all levels, presenting your findings and recommendations that directly impact how our platform evolves to meet consumer needs.

What You'll Do: Key Responsibilities

As a Data Analyst supporting arenaflex+ Product and Consumer Experience, you'll be responsible for a diverse range of analytical activities that drive strategic decision-making. Your primary focus will be on arenaflex+ product and consumer experience tracking initiatives, ensuring that our teams have the insights they need to create exceptional user experiences.

• Comprehensive Research Support: Assist with a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative research activities, including data collection and mapping, extraction and analysis from multiple sources to build comprehensive reports, visualizations, and presentations that tell compelling stories with data.
• Data Integration & Analysis: Join diverse datasets using SQL to support the daily operations of the arenaflex+ client experience tracking project. You'll transform raw data into actionable insights that inform product development and marketing strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various teams throughout arenaflex to conduct research, including communicating project goals, business requirements, and timelines to efficiently prioritize, develop, and enhance our datasets.
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain relationships with research partners within the team and from other departments, as well as external vendors, ensuring seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Reporting & Insights: Analyze and create ongoing and ad-hoc reports using both quantitative and qualitative data for various groups within product marketing, engagement, and product strategy for arenaflex+ and the arenaflex Streaming Pack.
• Project Management: Manage assigned projects, implement quality assurance processes, and report on task completion and status to supervisors to ensure deliverables are finished within established timeframes.
• Strategic Partnership: Work with the Senior Administrator and team to ensure every deliverable is strategically meaningful and drives informed decision-making across the organization.
• Technical Collaboration: Collaborate with the team and analytical groups within Snowflake and Databricks environments to leverage advanced analytics capabilities.
• Documentation: Maintain exceptional verbal and written knowledge of data elements and requirements, ensuring clarity and consistency across all analytical deliverables.
• Critical Data Requests: Respond to critical data requests from internal clients with speed and accuracy, providing insights that address urgent business questions.
• Presentation & Discussion: Support presentation of findings based on analysis conducted and contribute to related business discussions, translating complex data into understandable recommendations.
• Industry Awareness: Stay at the forefront of SVOD and In-Home industry trends amid an ever-evolving landscape, bringing fresh perspectives and emerging best practices to the team.

Work Arrangement

This is a Hybrid position requiring in-person collaboration from Monday to Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday. This arrangement allows you to benefit from face-to-face teamwork while maintaining flexibility in your workweek.

What We're Looking For: Required Qualifications

We're seeking a dedicated professional with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives on our company's remarkable legacy while embracing contemporary thinking. The ideal candidate will be passionate about contributing to arenaflex's direct-to-consumer experience through strategic hard work and determination.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, Psychology, Data Sciences, or a related field AND 3 years of relevant work experience OR Master's degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, Psychology, Data Sciences, or a related field AND 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong capability with SQL, with the ability to query and consolidate unique data sources from multiple platforms.
• Data Integration Skills: Ability to extract data and combine with different data sources to develop a rich, complete picture for the business.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong quantitative reasoning and analytical skills that enable you to derive meaningful insights from complex datasets.
• Fast-Paced Environment: Capacity to work quickly and efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where priorities may shift rapidly.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and critical thinking skills, with the ability to create clear and concise visual presentations that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Multitasking: Strong multitasking skills and the ability to work effectively in an environment with tight deadlines and constant change.

Preferred Qualifications

While the following qualifications aren't required, they'll help you stand out and make an immediate impact on our team:

• Proficiency in data processing tools such as SPSS, Q, or MarketSight for advanced statistical analysis.
• Experience with survey tools including Interpret, Qualtrics, or SurveyMonkey for collecting and analyzing consumer feedback.
• Experience working with large datasets and big data technologies, preferably cloud-based platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or similar environments.
• Programming knowledge in R, Python, SAS, STATA, or similar languages for statistical computing and data analysis.
• Advanced degree in Market Research or Statistics for deeper analytical capabilities.
• Quantitative research background, either provider-side or client-side, with demonstrated experience translating data into business recommendations.
• Experience analyzing survey data to extract meaningful insights that drive strategic decisions.
• Familiarity with subscription-based business models and streaming industry strategy.

Compensation & Benefits

We believe in rewarding talent appropriately. The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $93,400 to $125,200 annually. The base salary actually offered will consider internal equity and may also vary depending on the applicant's geographic location, work-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to competitive base compensation, eligible employees may receive bonus and/or long-term incentive units as part of the total rewards package. arenaflex offers a comprehensive range of medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the level and position advertised. Our benefits package is designed to support your well-being and financial security.

Why Join arenaflex?

At arenaflex, we believe that our greatest asset is our people. When you join our team, you become part of a legacy of creativity, innovation, and excellence that spans nearly a century. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider building your career with us:

Impactful Work

Your work as a Data Analyst will directly influence the experience of millions of arenaflex+ users worldwide. The insights you provide will shape product decisions, content recommendations, and marketing strategies that touch countless households around the globe.

Professional Growth

We invest in our employees' development through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and career advancement pathways. You'll have access to training resources, industry conferences, and the chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in entertainment and technology.

Inclusive Culture

arenaflex fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, improve, create the best stories, and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative.

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee entertainment privileges, and much more. We care about the well-being of our employees and their families.

Work-Life Balance

With our hybrid work arrangement, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds—collaborative in-person work sessions and the flexibility of remote work when appropriate.

Career Paths and Advancement Opportunities

As a Data Analyst at arenaflex, you'll have clear pathways for career advancement. Depending on your interests and performance, you could progress to Senior Data Analyst, Lead Analyst, or specialize in areas such as Product Analytics, Marketing Analytics, or Content Strategy. Many of our senior leaders started in analytical roles and grew into strategic positions across the organization.

You'll also have opportunities to expand your skillset through cross-functional projects, exposure to different business units, and mentorship from industry veterans who are passionate about developing the next generation of entertainment and technology leaders.

How to Apply

Ready to join our team and help shape the future of streaming entertainment? We encourage you to apply if you're excited about the opportunity to work with data that matters, in an environment that values innovation and creativity.

To apply, please submit your application through our official careers portal. You'll need to provide your resume, a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, and any additional documents requested during the application process. Our recruiting team will review applications on a rolling basis and reach out to qualified candidates for interviews.

Equal Opportunity Employer

arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We foster a business culture where ideas and decisions from all individuals help us grow, improve, create the best stories, and be relevant in a rapidly evolving world.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. Apply today and help us continue creating magic through data-driven insights!

Note: This position is with Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer and International, which is part of a business segment we call The arenaflex Studios.