[Remote] Data Scientist / Applied AI Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Valnet is a global digital publishing and media investment company that operates over 27 authoritative brands. They are seeking a freelance AI agent developer or data scientist to build intelligent automation tools for editorial and revenue operations, focusing on data analysis and pipeline integration.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 editorial intelligence and revenue/ad operationsSkillsExperience building data pipelines and API integrations (REST APIs, Google APIs, Slack API)Comfortable using LLM APIs (Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic) as part of multi-step workflowsAbility to scope and ship quickly — these are lean builds, not enterprise architecture projectsClear communication about what's done, what's blocked, and what trade-offs existExperience working in media, publishing, or SEO/ad tech environmentsCompany OverviewValnet is a global digital publishing company that owns and operates 25+ authoritative brands across diverse verticals. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, CAN, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.valnetinc.com.