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ABOUT THIS ROLE
Audible is actively seeking a talented economist to join our team. Economists at Audible play a critical role in driving success for the business and also work to raise the bar for Amazons broader science/economics community. Our team of economists and data scientists tackles a wide range of questions including pricing experimentation science data-driven product strategy/optimizations internal productivity/incentives audience science and impact/ROI measurement. The ideal candidate will excel at (and enjoy) wearing many hats and be able to effectively translate business questions into tractable science problems dive deep into data for analytical insights and represent the team in a range of settings - from reviews with senior Amazon scientists to reviews with senior Audible/Amazon business leaders. We are open to candidates from a range of fields/backgrounds (including both structural modeling and reduced-form causal inference). If you are passionate about leveraging economic insights to shape the future of digital media we encourage you to apply and be a part of our dynamic team.
As an Economist you will...
- Utilize rigorous economic thinking and econometric methods to provide data-driven recommendations
- Design and analyze experiments and quasi experimental analyses
- Collaborate with scientists at Audible and Amazon to build econometric models and develop scalable solutions to complex problems
- Partner with diverse teams at Audible including executives content product marketing and finance to leverage data-driven insights and economic theory to shape the direction of strategic initiatives
- Raise the bar for science/economics work both within Audible and across the broader Amazon community
ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners imaginations offering immersive cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
- PhD in Economics or related field
- Experience formulating and solving challenging optimization and measurement problems
- Experience with statistical and econometric software such as Python R or Stata
- Experience with SQL
- Fluency in mathematical foundations of statistics machine learning and economics
- Experience using empirical methods to inform pricing investment decisions experimentation science and/or product optimizations in the digital media space
- Experience working on a cross functional team including product managers marketers and software/data engineers
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201000/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.