About Company

Career.zycto connects innovative talent with groundbreaking opportunities across diverse sectors. For a Music Analytics Researcher, we offer a dynamic bridge to roles where your passion for music meets cutting-edge data science. Imagine leveraging your analytical prowess to uncover trends, predict hits, and shape the future of sound for leading industry players. We foster an environment where curiosity is celebrated, and unconventional thinking is rewarded. Our network taps into companies at the forefront of music technology, streaming, and content creation, ensuring you're placed in a role that not only challenges but also inspires your unique expertise. Join us to amplify your impact on the global music landscape.

Job Description

Career.zycto is seeking a passionate, data-driven Music Analytics Researcher to join an innovative project team in Boston, Massachusetts. This role offers the unique opportunity to dive deep into vast, complex datasets, uncovering critical insights that drive strategic decision-making within the dynamic music industry. As a key contributor, you will leverage your expertise in statistics, data science, and an inherent understanding of musicology to analyze intricate listener behavior patterns, identify emerging artists and genre trends, evaluate content performance across various platforms, and predict future market shifts with high accuracy. This position emphasizes flexible hours, allowing you to optimize your work-life balance while making a significant, tangible impact on the future soundscape. You'll collaborate closely with a diverse group of stakeholders, including artists, producers, marketing teams, and business strategists, translating complex analytical findings into clear, compelling, and actionable recommendations that directly influence music creation, distribution strategies, and consumption experiences globally. If you possess a profound love for music, a keen analytical mind, and a knack for unearthing meaningful patterns from data, this is your chance to harmonize your passions into a rewarding career.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth statistical analysis of music consumption data, user engagement, and market trends to generate actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Develop and implement robust predictive models and algorithms to forecast music popularity, identify emerging artists, and predict genre shifts.
• Design and execute research methodologies for analyzing audio features, lyrical content, and metadata to understand musical characteristics driving success.
• Translate complex data findings into clear, concise, and engaging reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate effectively with product development, marketing, A&R, and content teams to integrate analytical insights into various business functions.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and music technology, continuously seeking to apply new techniques.
• Contribute to the enhancement of data infrastructure and analytical tools, ensuring data quality and accessibility for research purposes.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in data analysis and manipulation using languages such as Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) or R.
• Strong statistical modeling skills, including regression, classification, time series analysis, and hypothesis testing.
• Demonstrated experience working with large, complex datasets, including cleaning, transforming, and validating data.
• Solid understanding of the music industry landscape, including streaming platforms, content creation, and listener behaviors.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and deliver high-quality results within flexible schedules.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Music Technology, Musicology, or a closely related quantitative field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant quantitative field or Music Technology.
• Experience applying machine learning techniques, such as natural language processing (NLP) for lyrics or audio feature analysis.
• Familiarity with various music streaming platform APIs and public datasets relevant to the music industry.
• A portfolio showcasing relevant data analysis or research projects, particularly those related to music or entertainment.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn) to present insights effectively.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop).

Perks & Benefits

• Highly flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance and personal commitments.
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and market rates.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development, including conferences, workshops, and online courses.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment at the intersection of music and technology.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies and unparalleled insights into the global music landscape.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to click the 'Apply Now' link below to submit their resume and a compelling cover letter detailing their relevant experience and profound passion for music analytics. Please highlight any specific projects or research that demonstrate your analytical prowess within the music domain, and how your skills align with this unique opportunity.