Data Scientist - Social Listening & Media Monitoring Consultant
Quick answer
The IDB is hiring an in-office Data Scientist in Washington, DC, to lead social listening and media monitoring efforts using AI and NLP to drive strategic communications.
- Role
- Data Scientist - Social Listening & Media Monitoring Consultant
- Organization
- IDB
- Location
- Washington DC
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
- Apply by
- 2026-06-15
The role
The IDB is seeking a Data Scientist to join their Communications Division in Washington, DC, to provide insights through social listening and media monitoring. The role involves utilizing Python, AI, and Natural Language Processing to analyze large-scale digital datasets and media coverage to inform strategic communications and reputation management. The successful candidate will translate complex analytical findings into compelling, actionable narratives for diverse stakeholders. This is a consultant position requiring expertise in statistical methods and digital intelligence.
What you'll do
- Design and maintain data pipelines for social and traditional media datasets.
- Apply AI and machine learning to analyze unstructured text data for sentiment and trends.
- Develop Python-based NLP workflows for narrative classification and entity recognition.
- Collaborate with communications teams to integrate data insights into decision-making.
- Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling data-driven storytelling.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in data science, analytics, or digital intelligence.
- Strong proficiency in Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, NLP libraries).
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Citizen of one of the IDB’s 48-member countries.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive compensation package, health insurance allowance, savings plan, relocation and visa assistance, leave and vacation days, and access to wellness facilities including a gym and health services.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an on-site position located in Washington, DC, with occasional flexibility for teleworking.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting, though the IDB offers a competitive package including health insurance and a savings plan.
What are the key technical qualifications?
Candidates must have 2 to 4 years of experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, strong Python skills for data science, and demonstrated experience with NLP and AI techniques.
When is the application deadline?
The posting end date is June 15, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on IDB's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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