As the Principal Data Scientist, you lead our Data Services department, employing cutting-edge analytical tools and techniques to derive actionable insights for our Chief Technology Officer and other executives. Your role involves delving into complex data related to donors, listeners, demographics, and various interactions, utilizing data mining, modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics to uncover valuable insights. You'll then distill these findings into clear, understandable reports and presentations, catering to diverse audiences across the organization.

Collaborating with other departments, you'll identify key performance indicators and develop dashboards, charts, and reports to aid decision-making processes. Your expertise allows you to independently devise plans and achieve goals, demonstrating creativity and flexibility. With a strong focus on customer service, you'll ensure the delivery of accurate and timely reports while also contributing to broader organizational initiatives. Join us in driving data-driven decision-making and making a meaningful impact across our ministry.

Here’s just some of what you will be doing daily…

• Study complex data related to donors, listeners, demographics, and psychographics, giving, pledging, website usage, streaming media, social media, contacts, and any other available data, using data mining, data modeling, machine learning and predictive analytics and other techniques, seeking out useful, actionable information, both positive and negative, reporting findings to management.
• Present complex insights and information in simple, clear nontechnical terms both in writing and verbally to groups ranging from staff to management.
• Work with key leadership to analyze internal customer needs to identify key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide strategic recommendations based on analysis, research, and resource analysis.
• Provide outstanding customer service, producing accurate, clear, concise, understandable results in a timely manner. The ministry should never be surprised by the industry nor our trending results.
• Complete other administrative and analytical duties as assigned by the Chief Technology Officer and participate in appropriate regional and national travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We are looking for a very specific skill set and business acumen. Here's some experience we are seeking:

• Terminal Degree, or combination of education/training with relevant experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Data Science, Data Services, and Data Analytics.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in statistical analysis and utilizing data analysis tools.
• Strong computer skills, bringing state of the art computer skills and tools to the ministry in order to accurately assemble and relay complex concepts in an easy to consume manor.
• A collaborative and flexible style, with strong service mentality. Need to be seen as a team player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to keep current with the industry, adjacent markets and internal data/trends.

What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.  However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.  Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”