Data Operations Intern (Quality Assurance)

605 is an independent TV measurement and analytics firm that offers advertising and content measurement, full-funnel attribution, media planning, optimization and analytical solutions. Comprised of engineers, analysts, data scientists, media experts and marketing strategists, 605 forges new paths using groundbreaking innovations that set industry standards for audience targeting and measurement.

The 605 Summer 2023 Internship Program is a ten week program, running from June 5th to August 11th. Interns for this program will be based out of our Syosset, NY office and will be expected to be in the office at least 2 days per week.

Why should you intern with 605?

• You will receive valuable experience working with cutting edge technologies
• You will learn from highly experienced and educated team members
• We will welcome you with a team lunch, where you will be joined by senior members of management
• You can expect a top of the line swag bag upon start
• Many of our part-time and full-time employees started as interns
• This is a paid internship, where you will earn $20/hr

The Quality Assurance Intern provides testing and validation support for 605’s core products and processes. This intern will be responsible for establishing and performing testing procedures to ensure 605 software and data transformation processes are of the highest quality and to ensure end user requirements are met by 605 processes and products based on updates to code, environment and usage. The individual will be responsible for reviewing requirements, and then generating and executing test cases, test plans and test scripts to validate the product or service.

You will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to deliver products that deliver the company’s vision and strategy.

Educational Components:

• First-hand exposure to workings of TV industry from experienced professionals
• Hands-on data analytic experience using tools such as Databricks and Python
• Training in working with SQL and database best practices
• Opportunity to hone verbal and visual communication skills in a business setting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field either in progress or completed
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in analytical thinking
• Collaborative team skills.
• Is conscientious about detail, thorough in completing tasks, and intellectually creative in solving technical challenges.
• Strong competence in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

• Working knowledge of SQL, Pyspark and/or Scala.
• Knowledge of the US television industry.
• Knowledge of the advertising industry.
• Proficiency in Quality Assurance tools such as Test Rails or HP ALM/Quality Center.
• Knowledge and experience in Agile/SCRUM environments along with associated tools including JIRA and Confluence.