Data Scientist- Internship
About Parrot Analytics
At Parrot Analytics, we decode what is capturing the world's attention. From blockbuster movies and binge-worthy TV shows to sports, gaming, to viral influencers, we measure global demand for all entertainment. Our DEMAND360® platform powers decisions for studios, streamers, and creators, helping them understand not just what’s popular, but why audiences connect with stories, characters, and experiences.
The Opportunity
Entertainment isn’t just data—it’s passion, nostalgia, and shared culture.
As a Data Science Intern, you’ll work alongside Parrot’s Datascience team to transform raw data into actionable insights that shape billion-dollar decisions in tv, film, gaming, and streaming. Dive into datasets powering AI models that predict the next viral hit, forecast gaming franchise success, or uncover untapped audiences for live sports.Your work will support informing what stories get told, which games dominate consoles, and how millions experience entertainment.
This isn’t just a chance to crunch data—it’s an opportunity to blend creativity with technical rigor. You’ll prototype models, refine algorithms, and help translate Parrot’s AI-driven demand intelligence into strategic recommendations used by studios, investors, and creators.Whether optimizing content recommendations or decoding audience sentiment, your work will contribute to the stories and experiences that define a generation.
Ideal for those passionate about the intersection of data and storytelling, this role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools (Python, SQL, TensorFlow/PyTorch, cloud platforms). Bonus if you geek out over clustering fan communities, NLP-driven trend analysis, or the math behind why we all binge-watch the same shows.
What You’ll Do- Uncover Insights: Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, including research, data collection, cleaning, and validation to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Build Intelligent Systems: Design and implement machine learning solutions using traditional approaches (regression, clustering) and modern AI tools (LLMs, GenAI) to solve problems like audience sentiment analysis or trend forecasting.
- Master the Tools: Apply statistical modeling, optimization techniques, and AI/ML frameworks (Python, R, SQL, TensorFlow/PyTorch) to develop scalable solutions.
- Bridge Theory and Practice: Develop and deploy data science projects under the mentorship of senior data scientists, from prototyping to cloud-based deployment (AWS/GCP).
- Tell the Story: Interpret model outputs, translate analyses into actionable business recommendations, and communicate findings through polished reports and presentations.
- Stay Ahead: Continuously research AI/ML advancements, assess new technologies, and propose innovative methods to solve entertainment’s toughest challenges.
Requirements
What You’ll Bring- Ownership Mindset: A proactive self-starter: You’re self-driven, thrive in ambiguity, and take ownership of projects from ideation to delivery.
- A Love for Entertainment: You geek out over something—whether it’s Marvel movies, FIFA esports, RPG games, or K-dramas—and understand how personal entertainment choices are.
- Technical knowhow: Proficient in Python, SQL, and statistical tools (R optional), with hands-on experience in ML frameworks and cloud platforms. Eager to explore GenAI but anchored in fundamentals.
- Curiosity: A meticulous problem-solver who thrives on messy data, asking “why?” and “what’s next?” while documenting methodologies, assumptions, and processes with precision.
- Story telling: You can distill complex technical work into clear, boardroom-ready narratives—bonus points for visualizing data in compelling ways.
- Passionate about AI: You’re not just fascinated by the latest advancements in AI/ML - you’re excited to push their boundaries.
Please note: this job is being funded by Callaghan Innovation, and as such, you need to meet certain requirements before we can hire you, documented under the 'For students' header at https://www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz/student-grants/rd-career-grants
Benefits
Why You’ll Love This Role- Own Your Impact: Take things from ideation to deployment, with the support of mentors who’ve built AI tools used by industry giants. No coffee-fetching here—just meaningful ownership.
- Shape the Future of Entertainment: Your models and analyses will influence what gets greenlit, played, and streamed by millions—imagine seeing your work reflected in the next viral series or blockbuster game.
- Cutting-Edge Meets Creativity: Experiment with GenAI, LLMs, and cloud-scale datasets while grounding your work in real-world storytelling. This isn’t just academia—it’s where bleeding-edge tech meets pop culture.
- Learn at Lightspeed: Gain hands-on experience with tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and AWS while collaborating with UI/UX designers and product teams. Perfect your ability to “translate” data science into product strategy.
- Geek Out, Guilt-Free: Love analyzing Marvel’s box office math or predicting gaming trends? Here, your obsession with data and entertainment is a superpower.
- See Your Impact: Watch how your work fuels real-world decisions, like resurrecting a cult classic show or greenlighting a game sequel fans are begging for.
- Work With Fans, For Fans: Partner with a team that’s as obsessed with entertainment as the audiences we measure.
Join us in building for the ones who see the world not as it is, but as it could be.
How to Apply
Parrot Analytics celebrates the stories that unite us. Share your story with us, along a video/gif/jpeg of your best laugh, and tell us about a piece of entertainment you’re personally passionate about.