DescriptionPrime Video is an industry leading, high-growth business and a critical driver of Amazon Prime subscriptions, which contributes to customer loyalty and lifetime value. Prime Video is a digital video streaming and download service that offers Amazon customers the ability to rent, purchase or subscribe to a huge catalog of videos. In addition, Prime Video offers a variety of live sport streaming services in multiple locales. The Prime Video Economist team is looking for an Economist to support strategic projects in PV Sports.As an economist focusing on Prime Video, you will be responsible for understanding the value that the business creates for our customers and to develop new, disruptive innovations to grow global Prime Video usage and customer value. This role requires an individual with strong quantitative modeling skills and the ability to apply statistical/machine learning, structural models, and experimental design methods to large amount of individual level data. The candidate should have strong communication skills, be able to work closely with stakeholders and translate data-driven findings into actionable insights. The successful candidate will be a self-starter comfortable with ambiguity, with strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.Key job responsibilitiesThe candidate's responsibilities will include:
Build scalable analytic solutions using state of the art tools based on large datasets
Build structural models, conduct statistical/machine learning analyses, or design experiments to measure the value of the business and its many features
Partner closely with Business, Finance, Science, and Tech partners to build prototypes and implement production solutions
Independently identify new opportunities for leveraging economic insights and models in the Video business
Develop and execute product workplans from concept, prototype to production incorporating feedback from customers, scientists and business leaders
Write both technical white papers and business-facing documents to clearly explain complex technical concepts to audiences with diverse business/scientific backgrounds
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Culver City, CA, USA | New York, NY, USABasic QualificationsPhD in economics or equivalentKnowledge of data analysis languages (e.g., R, Stata, Python, etc.) or other statistical softwarePreferred QualificationsExperience applying econometric techniques to real business problemsExperience in statistics methodology, applications to business problems or big dataExperience with SQLAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.