Data Science

Job Description

Be a part of India’s largest and most admired news network! Network18 is India's most diversified Media Company in the fast growing Media market. The Company has a strong Heritage and we possess a strong presence in Magazines, Television and Internet domains. Our brands like CNBC, Forbes and Moneycontrol are market leaders in their respective segments. The Company has over 7,000 employees across all major cities in India and has been consistently managed to stay ahead of the growth curve of the industry. Network 18 brings together employees from varied backgrounds under one roof united by the hunger to create immersive content and ideas. We take pride in our people, who we believe are the key to realizing the organization’s potential. We continually strive to enable our employees to realize their own goals, by providing opportunities to learn, share and grow. Role Overview: We are seeking a passionate and skilled Data Scientist with over a year of experience to join our dynamic team. You will be instrumental in developing and deploying machine learning models, building robust data pipelines, and translating complex data into actionable insights. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects involving NLP, Generative AI, data automation, and cloud technologies to drive business value. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models, with a strong focus on NLP (including advanced techniques and Generative AI) and other AI applications. Build, maintain, and optimize ETL pipelines for automated data ingestion, transformation, and standardization from various sources Work extensively with SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis in environments like BigQuery. Develop solutions using Python and relevant data science/ML libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Hugging Face Transformers, etc.). Utilize Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services for data storage, processing, and model deployment. Create and maintain interactive dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) to present insights to stakeholders. Apply basic Docker concepts for containerization and deployment of applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver data-driven solutions. Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI/ML and NLP best practices. Required Qualifications & Skills: 2+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar role. Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals, algorithms, and best practices. Proficiency in Python and relevant data science libraries. Good SQL skills for complex querying and data manipulation. Demonstrable experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques, including advanced models (e.g., transformers) and familiarity with Generative AI concepts and applications. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Familiarity and hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, especially BigQuery, Cloud Functions, and Vertex AI. Basic understanding of Docker and containerization for deploying applications. Experience with dashboarding tools like Power BI and building web applications with Streamlit. Experience with web scraping tools and techniques (e.g., BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, Selenium). Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and schema design. Experience in designing and building ETL pipelines. Disclaimer: Please note Network18 and related group companies do not use the services of vendors or agents for recruitment. Please beware of such agents or vendors providing assistance. Network18 will not be responsible for any losses incurred. “We correspond only from our official email address” Show more Show less