Data Analyst

At Viaplay Group, we entertain millions of people every day through our streaming services, radio networks, and TV channels. We believe in the power of content not just as a way of telling stories and touching lives, but also expanding worlds.

We’re looking for the best people to join us on our journey. Right now, we’re searching for a Data Analyst in our Oslo office – are you ready to hit play on an exciting career change?

The Role

As a Data Analyst at Viaplay Group, you will play a pivotal role in transforming complex data into actionable insights, enabling us to deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. By leveraging your analytical, visualization, and data modeling skills, you’ll inspire and lead the way toward a more data-informed business. Collaborating with diverse teams, you’ll be integral in evaluating trends, optimizing strategies, and supporting data-informed decision-making. Your expertise will help shape the future of Viaplay Group through enhanced user engagement, content performance, and operational excellence.

The role is part of a central Data Science function but is based in Oslo and will be the main person responsible for analytics related to Norway. 

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Insights: Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that drive business strategies and improve user experiences.

• Collaboration: Work together with all local departments to bring the business closer to data by offering expertise, advice, and insights. Actively contribute to creating a data-informed culture across all levels of the organization.

• Data Visualization: Build dashboards and reports with a strong focus on storytelling, making complex data easy to understand for stakeholders.

• Strategic Impact: Partner with stakeholders to align data strategies with business goals, support roadmap decisions, and ensure appropriate tracking is in place for new initiatives.

• Self-Service Analytics: Champion a self-service analytics culture across the organization, empowering teams to access, interpret, and utilize data independently.

• Education & Communication: Lead and participate in data education initiatives to improve understanding and utilization of data tools and methodologies across the organization.

• Process Automation: Identify opportunities for automation in data tracking, analysis, and reporting to streamline processes and improve scalability.

• Documentation: Create standardized and accessible documentation to ensure clarity, reduce dependencies, and enable teams to operate autonomously.

• Represent Viaplay in various interest forums

What we’re looking for

We understand you may feel confident ticking certain boxes more than others and that’s why we always keep an open mind in our recruitment process. But, in order to thrive in this role, we do believe you’ll have at least some experience in the following:

• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, with strong SQL skills and proficiency in Tableau or ThoughtSpot
• Ability to translate data into clear and compelling insights for technical and non-technical audiences
• Passion for dashboards, KPIs, and reporting to drive strategic decisions
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with TV analytics tools (Instar, Techedge)
• Bonus: Knowledge of Databricks, analytical engineering, or the streaming/media industry

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Strategic thinker with a 360-degree approach and a structured, organized mindset
• Multitasker, capable of managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Visionary and creative problem-solver, always looking for new opportunities and improvements.
• Business-driven and motivated by performance, execution, and collaboration.

What we offer you 

• A permanent position in one of the largest media groups in the Nordic region with competitive conditions, good pension and insurance schemes and good opportunities for personal development. You will be part of an exciting and growing environment
  
  
• Entertainment is what we love, and entertainment is what we do. So, unlimited access to Viaplay seems only fair for you to get to know the product – including serier & viewing events, new release movie rentals, linear channels and more.

Hit play today

If this feels like your kind of challenge, make sure you apply by attaching your CV here – you may also want to add your LinkedIn profile. Please don’t send us your application via email because we won’t be able to accept it. We do, however, welcome any questions you may have about this particular position.

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