About Shotgun

Shotgun is a worldwide event marketplace that enables live event organizers to create amazing events and distribute tickets to evolving communities of users, in France, Portugal, Brazil, or the USA.

We've built an intuitive software to help organizers build and grow their community and make the right decisions all throughout their journey. Shotgun allows them to refocus on what really matters to them: artistic direction and event production.

In a world where going out has become a way of life, the mobile application Shotgun is the go-to destination for young people to discover events, buy and resell tickets.

We're building the platform that connects millions of fans to event producers and artists. Our mission is to make people live amazing experiences in the real world.

 📲 Shotgun is the platform for people who live outside: we are the marketplace where social lives are organized

👀 What we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who want more than just a job. People willing to get out of their comfort zone to reach outstanding goals. Doers who never stop learning. We want people who are talented, optimistic and fun: who set the bar high but don't take themselves too seriously.

👩💻👨 Mission

Shotgun is scaling quickly. As we expand into new markets, launch new ventures, and build new teams from the ground up, we recognize the importance of data-driven insights to guide our decisions and validate our strategies. We’re looking for a Research Associate who will be pivotal in uncovering and interpreting complex patterns within our data, conducting rigorous studies, and contributing to a deeper understanding of our business landscape.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead exploratory research projects that tackle challenging questions and provide critical insights into our industry. You will design and conduct complex statistical analyses and behavioral studies that will position Shotgun as a thought leader in the events and entertainment space

🔨What you will do

• Investigate complex business questions: Analyze the impact of key variables—such as pricing, feature sets, and user behavior—using robust statistical and analytical techniques to inform executive decision-making.
• Conduct deep, exploratory research: Engage in long-term studies that leverage both proprietary and external data sources to uncover meaningful insights about our market, users, and business dynamics.
• Develop insights for thought leadership: Produce rigorous, data-driven research materials suitable for presentation at industry conferences and strategic discussions, establishing Shotgun’s expertise in the event space.
• Drive data-informed strategy: Continuously leverage findings from ongoing research to refine Shotgun’s strategy, identifying patterns and trends that guide our approach to new markets and product enhancements.

💡 The job is made for you if you are...

• 👩🏾‍🎓 You bring both analytical rigor and business insight: You hold a strong academic foundation—ideally a Master’s or PhD in fields such as Statistics, Economics, or other quantitative disciplines.
• 🕐 You have up to 3 years of experience in research or consulting, with a proven ability to conduct data-driven investigations that impact strategy.
• 💬 You excel at communicating complex findings: You can present insights in a clear, accessible way, making data meaningful to a non-technical audience.
• 👀 You are naturally curious and proactive: You enjoy exploring new approaches to unlock value from data and are always looking for productive ways to deepen your understanding.
• 🪄 You are skilled in data manipulation: You’re proficient with tools like Excel, SQL and/or Python, and confident working with large datasets that won’t fit on your machine memory.
• 🤖 You have a solid grounding in applied statistics and understand how to apply statistical methods to answer practical business questions.
• 🌐 You are fluent in English and French and can collaborate effectively with teams across multiple offices.
• 💃 You’re passionate about the entertainment industry: Whether it’s music, gaming, or live events, you find joy in contributing to an industry that brings people together.

🤩 Perks

✈️ Team off-sites and team moments: we organise a lot of team moments at Shotgun, because the team is precious to us! 

🕺 Shotgun events vouchers : you will get shotgun credits every quarter

🔃Hiring process

We believe in a thorough but efficient hiring process that gives you the chance to connect with our team and showcase your skills:

Screening Exchange – A brief initial written conversation to align on expectations and get to know each other.

First Interview – Meet with our Head of Data for a deeper discussion about the role and your background (1 hour).

Live Case Study – Tackle a hands-on data problem to demonstrate your approach and thinking process (Take Home).

Meet the COO – Discuss the company’s vision and strategic direction with our Chief Operating Officer (1 hour).

Team Interview – A final meeting with our Lead Analyst to explore your teamwork capabilities (45 minutes).