Valnet | Data Scientist

Valnet Inc.•Montreal, QC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a data-driven, business-savvy Data Scientist to support our publishing businesses. Reporting directly to the Portfolio Manager, you will analyze audience behavior, content performance, advertising revenue, and market trends to drive data-informed decisions. Your insights will optimize content strategies, audience engagement, ad monetization, and business growth in competitive digital publishing environments.

Requirements

Strong expertise in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI).
Experience with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and digital marketing analytics.
Knowledge of A/B testing methodologies and predictive modeling.
Familiarity with ad tech, affiliate analytics, and audience segmentation.
Understanding of digital publishing, content performance metrics, and online advertising (CPM, RPM, CPC models).
Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills for non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive and/or travel media is a plus.
3-5+ years of experience in a data science or analytics role.
Background in digital media, publishing, or advertising analytics.
Experience with machine learning applications in content optimization.
Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Analyze website traffic, audience demographics, and user engagement using Google Analytics, BigQuery, and other relevant tools.
Develop predictive models to forecast content performance, revenue trends, and audience growth.
Measure the effectiveness of SEO, social media, and paid marketing campaigns, providing actionable recommendations.
Identify trends in ad revenue, affiliate performance, and subscription data to optimize monetization strategies.
Work closely with the Portfolio Manager to translate data into insights that drive editorial, marketing, and revenue decisions.
Provide competitive analysis, benchmarking our publications against industry leaders in automotive and travel media.
Automate reports and dashboards for real-time performance tracking.
Partner with content leads and operation leads to align data strategies with business goals.
Work with developers and IT teams to improve data infrastructure, tracking systems, and analytics tools.
Present findings to executive leadership and key stakeholders in clear, business-oriented reports.