Central London - Hybrid (3 days on-site)
Join a global entertainment leader as a Senior Economist and make a real-world impact on policy decisions shaping the future of digital media. You will be at the forefront of critical research, influencing policy discussions, and driving strategic decision-making. This temporary role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
As a Senior Economist, you will be a key member of the Consumer Insights team within Global Affairs. You will partner with Public Policy and Communications teams, providing data-driven economic analysis and research to inform external positions and build credibility with key stakeholders. This role is instrumental in shaping the narrative around critical policy issues.
What You’ll Do:
* Develop a roadmap for economic research on key policy issues impacting the digital media and entertainment sector.
* Conduct rigorous economic analysis of policy issues, including modeling the impact of regulations and proposing alternative policy options.
* Design and implement appropriate methodologies for diverse economic assessments.
* Lead the scaling of economic impact reporting efforts in relevant markets.
* Build and maintain economic impact models using the input/output approach, including direct, indirect, and induced economic impact modeling.
* Collaborate with Data Science and Engineering teams to explore innovative analytical approaches and develop relevant metrics.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for economic requests from Global Affairs teams.
* Build and maintain partnerships with internal stakeholders to strengthen and expand the economics function.
* Independently manage and deliver high-quality work in a timely manner.
Must-Haves:
* Minimum 10 years of experience in economics, data science, statistics, or advanced data analysis, with increasing responsibilities. This can include experience with a regulator, economic consultancy and other related fields.
* Proven experience in a global role, operating across different regions with cultural awareness.
* Ability to quickly understand complex policy issues from large amounts of data and information.
* Flexible and strategic thinking, focusing on long-term goals and applying economic concepts to policy challenges.
* Strong analytical and communication skills to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely.
* Familiarity with econometrics principles, experience manipulating large datasets, and building advanced models.
* Extensive experience with economic impact modeling.
Nice-to-Haves:
* Data science background.
* Experience with project management and working with consultants.
* Understanding of the digital media and entertainment sector.
* Interest in entertainment, global tastes, and global affairs.
The next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates by EOD on Wednesday 9th April.
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