Nielsen is the largest measurement company in the world with unique measurement technologies, assets, and data that make it one of the most interesting and challenging places for a data scientist to work. We focus on what consumers watch, listen to, and buy in over 95 countries.

The US Connect Data Science team is looking for a Data Science intern to assist in data validation of several new and/or upgraded products. Over the summer, several either brand new, or revamped products will have their first round of data come up live on internal databases. This data needs to be downloaded from internal databases and then validated to various third party data sources, as well as to other internal Nielsen data sources. Potential concerns, issues, and/or differences need to be documented, investigated, and validated prior to this data being released to clients. The intern will work with internal Data Science associates, other Nielsen Connect operational associates, and Product Leadership for Nielsen Connect. Technical skills desired are the ability to analyze data using Python, R, Excel. The ability to communicate and present findings effectively related to the data validation will also be key.

We are looking for an intern who is available for the summer of 2019.

• Education background in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Sociology (Quantitative)
• Must have experience with Python, R, and Excel
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to work alone and with a team
• Must have critical thinking skills necessary to evaluate results in order to make decisions
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate and present findings effectively related to the data validation

Nielsen N.V. (NYSE: NLSN) is a global performance management company that provides a comprehensive understanding of what consumers Watch and Buy. Nielsen’s Watch segment provides media and advertising clients with Total Audience measurement services across all devices where content — video, audio, and text — is consumed. The Buy segment offers consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers the industry’s only global view of retail performance measurement.

By integrating information from its Watch and Buy segments and other data sources, Nielsen provides its clients with both world-class measurement as well as analytics that help improve performance. Nielsen, an S&P 500 company, has operations in over 100 countries that cover more than 90 percent of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.nielsen.com

Nielsen is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

Nielsen is a global performance management company that provides a comprehensive understanding of what consumers Watch and Buy.