Data Scientist / Applied AI Scientist
About the Role
We're looking for a freelance AI agent developer or data scientist to help us build a suite of intelligent automation tools across editorial and revenue operations. You'll be working in a fast-paced digital media environment, turning data pipelines into actionable, Slack-integrated agents that help a small team move faster and smarter. This is a hands-on, build-first contract. Most projects are scoped at 5–15 hours each, with a backlog of roughly 18+ agents ready to go.
Responsibilities
- Pull 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 automatically
- Deliver alerts, reports, and recommendations directly into Slack or Google Sheets
- Use LLMs (Gemini or equivalent) to generate content briefs, scoring outputs, and editorial angles
- Design and deploy lightweight agents ranging in complexity from simple scheduled data pulls to multi-step pipelines with classifiers, scorers, and recommendation layers
Requirements
- Experience building data pipelines and API integrations (REST APIs, Google APIs, Slack API)
- Comfortable using LLM APIs (Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic) as part of multi-step workflows
- Ability to scope and ship quickly — these are lean builds, not enterprise architecture projects
- Experience in media, publishing, or SEO/ad tech environments (a bonus, not a requirement)
Qualifications
- Clear communication about what's done, what's blocked, and what trade-offs exist
Skills
- Google Ad Manager
- Google Search Console
- GA4
- Ahrefs
- Reddit API
- YouTube Data API
- SimilarWeb API
- Slack API
- Google Sheets
- Gemini
- Claude
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please send us one of the following: Links to relevant past work, A portfolio. Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role. Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.
Company Information
Polygon is part of the Valnet Publishing Group. Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment company that owns and operates over 27 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.