Senior Economist – Communication Service – Hybrid Daily rate - £500 - £700 Duration: 8 months Start: ASAP My new client is looking a Senior Economist to join on contract basis. The role focuses on economic impact modelling, applying economic principles and analysis to policy issues and research. Responsibilities • Develop a roadmap for economic research spanning key policy issues and serving Public Policy teams globally • Oversee and produce rigorous economic analysis of policy issues across a wide spectrum of topics relevant to the digital media and entertainment sector, including modelling impact of regulations and proposing alternative options to reach policy outcomes. • Design and apply the appropriate methodologies for varied economic assessments • Scale our economic impact reporting efforts in relevant markets. Build and own economic impact models using the input/output approach. Familiarity with direct, indirect and induced economic impact modelling. • Work closely with the Data Science and Engineering teams to lead experimentation of innovative approaches to analysis. Develop metrics as needed. • Serve as primary point of contact for economic requests for Global Affairs teams • Coordinate and build partnerships with a wide variety of internal stakeholders to build, strengthen and scale our economics function • Work independently and proactively to deliver high-quality work on time Required experience: • Minimum 10 years of experience and background in economics, data science, statistics, or advanced data analysis, with increasing responsibilities. This can include experience with a regulator, economic consultancy and other related fields. • Proven experience in working in a global role and operating across different regions with a high degree of cultural awareness. • Ability to quickly absorb large amounts of data and information to grasp complex policy issues in great detail. • Flexible and strategic thinker, able to focus on long-term goals, to apply economic concepts to policy challenges and to test new approaches. • Robust analytical skills complemented by excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to articulate complex problems clearly and concisely. • Familiarity with econometrics principles and ability to manipulate large data sets and build advanced models. Familiarity with economic impact modelling a must (50% of the focus for this role). A data science background is a plus. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to effectively prioritize. You are a self-starter and are able to execute project tasks and deliverables with minimal supervision. • Responsiveness and with a bias towards action. • Experience with project management and experience working with consultants are highly desirable. • An understanding of the digital media and entertainment sector would be an advantage, as well as curiosity about entertainment, people’s tastes in different regions around the world and global affairs.