Join arenaflex as a Senior Data Lead - Studio Content Deal Management

Are you passionate about data integrity, content operations, and working at the intersection of entertainment and technology? arenaflex is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior Data Lead to join our Studio Data Management crew within the Content & Business Products (CBP) division. This is a unique opportunity to shape how data drives decision-making across the entire content lifecycle—from initial pitch to global release.

At arenaflex, we believe that exceptional storytelling begins with exceptional data. Our CBP team creates packages that pressure innovation in content material creation, and we need a detail-oriented Data Lead to help us maintain the highest standards of data quality across our massive operational datasets. You'll be the guardian of deal information—the critical data points that power negotiations, partnerships, and content acquisition strategies that bring world-class entertainment to millions of subscribers worldwide.

About the Role

In this pivotal position, you'll focus on information associated with the offers arenaflex makes with talent and production groups for the content we deliver to our subscribers. Deal data is used throughout studio operations, from pitch to play, and it's absolutely vital that this statistics is accurate, complete, and interconnected. You'll help define, analyze, and document data quality requirements to meet business needs, devise and socialize best practices, and create and execute methods to monitor and address data efficiently.

You'll work closely with product squads on initiatives related to product development while simultaneously guiding improvements to foundational data health. This role offers the chance to be a strategic partner across multiple departments, influencing how data flows through our organization and ultimately impacts the content decisions that shape entertainment history.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Data Leadership: Provide near-term and long-term thinking for deal data needs across the studio, including data quality and data education. Create quarterly goals to meet near and long-term business targets and lead execution of roadmap initiatives.

Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the primary data entity subject matter expert throughout the studio, consulting with product managers, engineers, designers, and stakeholders on all work related to deal data and content agreements.

Metrics Development: Work with product management, product Data Science Engineering (DSE), and other partners to define, create, analyze, and document metrics that provide visibility into diverse dimensions of data quality and operational efficiency.

Process Scaling: Independently define and implement strategies to scale data quality work efficiently across multiple content verticals and business units.

Project Leadership: Lead data quality initiatives to support product development and to enhance foundational data health, developing detailed plans that identify business impact, timelines, and risks while executing with precision.

Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder requests and drive stakeholder alignment across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical implementations.

User Support: Act as an escalation point for responding to users' data-related support requests, providing expert guidance and resolution.

Process Improvement: Partner with business teams to create and implement more efficient processes, quality data practices, and comprehensive educational documentation.

Required Qualifications

We're looking for candidates who bring a proven track record of managing complex data ecosystems and who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will combine technical acumen with business savvy and exceptional communication skills.

Extensive Experience: 6+ years of experience operating in data management with databases and/or content management systems, demonstrating progression in responsibility and scope.

Analytical Excellence: Strong analytical talents and an ability to synthesize information across a large ecosystem to diagnose complex issues and devise effective, scalable solutions.

Process Orientation: Strong expertise in workflow optimization and the ability to recognize inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement across operational processes.

Entertainment Industry Knowledge: General understanding of the pitch-to-play lifecycle of content, including production, distribution, and licensing workflows.

Data Governance Expertise: Knowledge of data lifecycle and data governance concepts, including data lineage, metadata management, and compliance requirements.

Project Management Mastery: Excellent time-management and project management skills with the ability to manage timelines for multiple concurrent initiatives across different stakeholders.

Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate with empathy and clarity to both technical and non-technical audiences, adapting messaging to suit diverse stakeholder groups.

Adaptability: Flexible in an evolving environment, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to pivot between deep-focus execution and collaborative problem-solving.

Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with Google Suite and spreadsheet-based packages (e.g., Excel, Airtable), with demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and present data effectively.

Additive Skills & Preferred Experience

While not required, the following experiences would strengthen your application and help you hit the ground running in this role:

Technical Database Skills: Experience with SQL and database query languages, with the ability to write complex queries, understand data structures, and perform data validation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience operating with product, engineering, and customer service teams, understanding the dynamics of agile product development and technical implementation.

Operational Background: Experience in legal operations or studio operations, with familiarity of entertainment industry workflows and contract management processes.

Industry Expertise: Experience working at a studio, distributor, film sales company, production company, agency, management corporation, or other entertainment operation, bringing context for how deal data flows through the industry.

Why Join arenaflex?

At arenaflex, we don't just stream content—we revolutionize how entertainment is created, distributed, and experienced. As a Senior Data Lead, you'll play a critical role in ensuring that our content acquisition and deal management processes are powered by accurate, reliable, and actionable data. Your work will directly impact our ability to bring exceptional stories to audiences around the globe.

Career Growth & Learning: You'll have access to unparalleled opportunities for professional development in one of the world's most innovative entertainment technology environments. Work alongside industry leaders, gain exposure to cutting-edge data infrastructure, and develop expertise that spans entertainment, technology, and business strategy.

Our Culture: arenaflex is known for its unique culture—a place where creativity meets rigor, where innovation is encouraged, and where employees are empowered to do their best work. We value transparency, autonomy, and high-performance teams. Our environment fosters collaboration while respecting individual contributions and diverse perspectives.

Work-Life Balance: We understand that great work requires balance. Our flexible work arrangements allow you to work remotely or in a hybrid capacity, giving you the freedom to structure your day in ways that support productivity and well-being.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive compensation that reflects your experience, skills, and the value you bring to our team. The average market range for roles in this area is typically $80,000 - $350,000, based on total compensation (including base salary and additional incentives), which aligns with our compensation philosophy.

At arenaflex, we provide comprehensive benefits including:

Competitive base salary with annual performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Generous paid time off and parental leave

Remote work flexibility and home office stipend

Professional development opportunities and learning resources

Wellness programs and employee assistance support

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're someone who loves digging into complex datasets to discover patterns and diagnose issues, who has the agility to pivot between focused execution and customer-focused problem-solving, and who is excited about the possibility to be part of an evolving team—we want to hear from you!

This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to shape the future of entertainment data at one of the world's most influential streaming platforms. You'll be joining a team that values excellence, innovation, and the transformative power of storytelling.

Apply today and become part of the arenaflex team, where your data expertise will help us continue to deliver extraordinary entertainment experiences to millions of viewers worldwide.

arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Senior Data Lead - Studio Content Deal Management & Data Quality Operations (Remote/Hybrid)