Data Scientist / Applied AI Scientist

Valnet Freelance • United States, United States • 3h ago

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.

What You'll Be Building

Across two tracks - editorial intelligence and revenue/ad operations - you'll design and deploy lightweight agents that:

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

Agents range in complexity from simple scheduled data pulls to multi-step pipelines with classifiers, scorers, and recommendation layers.

You're a Good Fit If You:

Have 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 workflows

Can scope and ship quickly - these are lean builds, not enterprise architecture projects

Have worked in media, publishing, or SEO/ad tech environments (a bonus, not a requirement)

Communicate clearly about what's done, what's blocked, and what trade-offs exist

Tech Stack / APIs You'll Work With

Google Ad Manager · Google Search Console · GA4 · Ahrefs · Reddit API · YouTube Data API · SimilarWeb · Slack API · Google Sheets · Gemini · Claude

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.

Polygon is part of the Valnet Publishing Group. (https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.valnetinc.com%2F&urlhash=NguK&isSdui=true)

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.

Similar Jobs

Echo Technician

HCA Healthcare • Live Oak, TX • 44min ago

IT & Engineering

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Echo Technician today with Meth...

44min ago

Go to Apply

Certified Behavior Technician

Maxim Healthcare • Spokane Valley, WA • 46min ago

IT & Engineering

Salary: $22 - $26 / per hour Maxim Healthcare Services Spokane is hiring for a Behavior Technician to work one-on-one with children with Autism. Why Join Maxim: Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks Health, Dental, Visi...

46min ago

Go to Apply

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Maxim Healthcare • Utah, Utah • 46min ago

IT & Engineering

Hourly Pay: $20 - $27 / Hr. Maxim Healthcare is hiring for a Behavioral Technician to work one-one-one children and/or adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and similar developmental delays and behavioral health challenge...

46min ago

Go to Apply

Behavioral Support Technician

Maxim Healthcare • San Bernardino, CA • 46min ago

IT & Engineering

Salary $21- $24 per hour Maxim Healthcare is hiring for a Behavioral Technician to work one-one-one children and/or adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and similar developmental delays and behavioral health challenges....

46min ago

Go to Apply

PSG Tech/RRT 18:30-07:00

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center • Cincinnati, OH • 46min ago

IT & Engineering

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment - Assesses patients, clients and families and recognizes normal parameters, deviations and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental and behavioral status as it relates to cardio...

46min ago

Go to Apply

Assembly and Test Technician B

Draper • Cambridge, MA • 3h ago

IT & Engineering

Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful a...

3h ago

Go to Apply

MECH TECH C 1 (FITTER)

HII • Goose Creek, SC • 3h ago

IT & Engineering

MECH TECH C 1 (FITTER) Location: Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States Date: Jun 19, 2026 Req ID: 48000 Team: C100 PRODUCTION Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Tim...

3h ago

Go to Apply

ENGINEER SYSTEMS TEST 3

HII • Goose Creek, SC • 3h ago

IT & Engineering

ENGINEER SYSTEMS TEST 3 Location: Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States Date: Jun 19, 2026 Req ID: 48008 Team: C400 SITE ENGINEERING Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes F...

3h ago

Go to Apply

ENGINEER TEST 1

HII • Pascagoula, MS • 3h ago

IT & Engineering

ENGINEER TEST 1 Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States Date: Jun 19, 2026 Req ID: 47997 Team: 75 Test & Trials Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: No Full-Time Shift: Mul...

3h ago

Go to Apply

ENGINEER METROLOGY 3

HII • Goose Creek, SC • 3h ago

IT & Engineering

ENGINEER METROLOGY 3 Location: Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States Date: Jun 6, 2026 Req ID: 47103 Team: C106 QUALITY/NDT Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)