[Remote] Data Scientist / Applied AI Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MovieWeb is a part of Valnet Publishing Group, a global digital publishing and media investment company. They are seeking a freelance AI agent developer or data scientist to build intelligent automation tools across editorial and revenue operations, focusing on creating data-driven agents that enhance team efficiency.ResponsibilitiesPull and analyze data from sources like Google Ad Manager, Google Search Console, GA4, and third-party APIs (Ahrefs, Reddit, YouTube, SimilarWeb, etc.)Surface anomalies, trends, and performance signals automaticallyDeliver alerts, reports, and recommendations directly into Slack or Google SheetsUse LLMs (Gemini or equivalent) to generate content briefs, scoring outputs, and editorial anglesDesign and deploy lightweight agents across two tracks — editorial intelligence and revenue/ad operationsSkillsHave experience building data pipelines and API integrations (REST APIs, Google APIs, Slack API)Are comfortable using LLM APIs (Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic) as part of multi-step workflowsCan scope and ship quickly — these are lean builds, not enterprise architecture projectsCommunicate clearly about what's done, what's blocked, and what trade-offs existHave worked in media, publishing, or SEO/ad tech environments (a bonus, not a requirement)Company OverviewMovieWeb is the premiere online destination for movie enthusiasts, providing the latest news and information on casting and development. It is a sub-organization of Valnet. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, CAN, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://www.movieweb.com.