Data Analyst

Company Information
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Job Summary

The AEG Presents Strategy Group partners with the executive team and leaders across the company, to address critical challenges and develop and execute strategies that drive business improvement. The Data Analyst works with the Chief Strategy Officer, two strategy directors, and a data scientist, across all strategic and operational areas of the AEG Presents business, with a focus on quantitative/statistical modeling and business performance analysis.

Essential Functions

• Develop predictive and statistical models to improve performance across all AEG Presents business lines, by gathering, cleansing, and analyzing data from multiple defined and undefined data sources using data extraction and analysis tools (SQL, Excel, PowerBI), and using statistical/programming tools (Python, R) to design and execute advanced analytics (regression, clustering, time series, etc.).
• Lead implementation of statistical data models into proprietary custom-built software platforms for use in AEG Presents business operations, working collaboratively with the digital team and other business stakeholders by defining requirements and developing underlying data structures.
• Design and execute financial and operational analysis by leveraging in-house and 3rd party operational, transactional, and financial data, and use visualization tools to develop business performance reports for AEG Presents management across multiple departments (e.g., festivals, venues, touring).

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree (4-year)
• 0-2 years of related work experience
• Strong quantitative analytical skills, with the ability to derive insights from large data sets, exceptional attention to detail, and a desire to creatively solve challenging problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings from technical analysis to non-technical audiences
• General business acumen, with the ability to analyze the live events industry and recommend business improvements
• Ability to learn quickly and manage projects independently
• Proficiency in data science programming languages (Python and/or R)
• Proficiency in SQL, experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)
• Music or other entertainment experience a plus, as well as a passion for music and knowledge of artists and industry trends preferred
• Familiarity with basic financial statements (profit and loss, balance sheet) preferred

Payscale: $78,164 - $106,587

Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.  AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants.  We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law.