Jobs at Newsela
Newsela is a leading educational technology platform that delivers up-to-date news articles tailored for students and teachers. By leveraging AI to adjust reading levels and embedding analytics dashboards, the company has become a go-to tool for curriculum designers worldwide. Its focus on data‑driven instruction places it at the intersection of edtech and software innovation.
Roles at Newsela span software engineering, product management, data science, UX/UI design, marketing, sales, and operations. Engineers work on real‑time content recommendation engines and scalable cloud infrastructure. Product teams iterate on the adaptive learning experience, while data scientists mine usage metrics to improve student outcomes. Candidates can expect a hybrid work model, regular career development sessions, and a culture that rewards experimentation.
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Senior Product Security Engineer
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 14, 2024
<p><span><strong>The role <strong><span><p> <ul><li><span>As a Product Security Engineer at Newsela you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security of our SaaS products by designing and implementing security controls to protect sensitive data to prevent unauthorized access<span><li> <li><span>Ensure compliance with relevant security standards regulations and industry certifications eg SOC2 GDPR HIPAA while managing requirements gathering and remediation efforts for SOC2 and other security audits<span><li> <li><span>Develop securityrelated documentation such as policies procedures and control mappings while participating in risk assessments and compliance reviews to identify areas for improvement<span><li> <li><span>Champion security awareness and adherence to secure coding practices among development teams and provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on security best practices and compliance requirements<span><li> <li><span>You will work closely with our engineering teams to build advanced detection solutions to help keep systems and information safe and partner closely with our Legal team to conduct complex investigations<span><li> <li><span>Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners including vendors and customers to respond to RFPs about product security and compliance<span><li> <li><span>Lead investigations into security incidents by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence<span><li> <li><span>Implement security controls and remediation activities to mitigate identified risks and vulnerabilities<span><li> <li><span>Monitor and track compliance with security policies and standards and report on findings to relevant stakeholders<span><li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><span><strong>Why youll love this role<strong><span><p> <ul><li><span>Youll be part of an organization solving real challenges in K12 education and your role will directly impact Newselas product security <span><li> <li><span>Your work will shape the future of Newselas security practices for our products which are loved by teachers nationwide and youll work to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access for our customers teachers and students<span><li> <li><span>Your expertise in identifying and mitigating security risks will be essential in safeguarding our customers data and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations<span><li> <li><span>Will you empower our developers to securely introduce new features<span><li> <li><span>You will lead investigations into security incidents conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence<span><li> <ul><p><span><strong>Why youre a great fit<strong><span><p> <ul><li><span>3+ years of experience as a Product Security Analyst Product Security Engineer or Security Engineer with proven experience in product security engineering and a focus on SaaS applications<span><li> <li><span>Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field Advanced degree or relevant certifications eg CISSP CISM CSSLP preferred<span><li> <li><span>Experience working with vendors and customers to respond to RFPs about product security and compliance and experience working in partnership with Software Development and Legal teams for security compliance<span><li> <li><span>Experience with requirements and remediation for SOC2 and other security audits for software as a service<span><li> <li><span>Demonstrated coding ability in Python and familiarity with cloud computing platforms eg AWS Azure GCP and associated security controls<span><li> <li><span>Strong understanding of web application security concepts including authentication authorization encryption and secure coding practices<span><li> <li><span>Handson experience with security tools and technologies such as vulnerability scanners penetration testing tools and SIEM solutions<span><li> <li><span>Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to security challenges<span><li> <li><span>Proven capacity to assess system security discern patterns and delve into intricate issues<span><li> <li><span>Proficiency in making datadriven riskbased decisions<span><li> <li><span>Resultsdriven approach with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to effectively engage with technical and nontechnical stakeholders<span><li> <li><span>Strong empathy towards our customers including internal developers<span><li> <ul><p><span><strong>Base Compensation<strong> $120000 $136000 Total compensation for this role also incentive stock options and benefits This compensation range may be adjusted based on actual experience <span><p>
Mid-Market Customer Success Manager (PA)
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 09, 2024
The Mid-Market Customer Success Manager role involves managing a portfolio of mid-market accounts in Pennsylvania, working closely with district leaders to identify their goals and build a partnership plan to achieve them. The role requires leveraging data and customer insights to drive company results in product adoption, renewal, and expansion. The manager will ensure clients have necessary support and resources throughout the Newsela Customer Journey. The role offers the opportunity to directly influence district administrators' engagement with Newsela, represent the future of education, and impact the expansion and adoption of Newsela products in K-12 classrooms nationwide.
Financial Controller
Company: Newsela
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted Feb 22, 2024
<p><span style=fontsize 12pt><strong>The rolenbsp<strong><span><p> <p><span style=fontsize 12pt>We are looking for a Financial Controller to lead our Accounting team As Financial Controller you will oversee our entire accounting and tax functions including corporate accounting regulatory and financial reporting management of the external audit tax compliance as well as the development and operational effectiveness of internal control policies and procedures This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer<span><p> <p><span style=fontsize 12pt><strong>Responsibilities<strong><span><p> <p><span style=textdecoration underline><span style=fontsize 12pt>Financial reporting<span><span><p> <ul> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Oversee all accounting activities to include accurate and timely reporting of the Company’s financials in accordance with US GAAP Oversee and manage accounting team and the monthend and yearend close process<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements including income statements balance sheets and cash flow statements<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Design document implement and manage policies and procedures with respect to revenue recognition accounts payable accounts receivables payroll month end close and other accounting operations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements including income statements balance sheets and cash flow statements<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Manage and analyze monthly financial statements and reports to ensure the integrity of the financial statements<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Manage the annual external audit process and ensure an efficient audit process and the timely issuance of the Company’s financial statements<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting<span><li> <ul> <p><span style=textdecoration underline><span style=fontsize 12pt>Accounting operations<span><span><p> <ul> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Lead research on technical accounting issues for compliance and oversee writing of accounting memos to support the company’s position<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Improve monitor and enforce internal controls policies and procedures<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Review contracts with third parties to ensure that expenses are properly accounted for<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Oversee the treasury process and bank management<span><li> <ul> <p><span style=textdecoration underline><span style=fontsize 12pt>Tax and regulatory compliance<span><span><p> <ul> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Oversee the preparation and filing of all tax returns including federal state and local taxes Manage and comply with local state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting such as registration with Secretary of States<span><li> <ul> <p><span style=textdecoration underline><span style=fontsize 12pt>Leadership<span><span><p> <ul> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Provide strategic financial leadership through close collaboration with the executive team<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Supervise and mentor a team of finance and accounting professionals<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Foster a culture of excellence collaboration and continuous improvement within the department<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Monitor and assess staff performance and development needs<span><li> <ul> <p><span style=fontsize 12pt><strong>Why you’ll love this role<strong><span><p> <ul> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>This Financial Controller position offers a unique opportunity to be a key driver of success in a small company backed by private investors and experiencing rapid growth <span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>You will have a direct impact on shaping the financial future of our organizationnbsp<span><li> <ul> <p><span style=fontsize 12pt><strong>Why you’re a great fit<strong><span><p> <ul> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance advanced degree in Accounting preferred<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Passed the CPA exam in the United States<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Minimum of 810 years of progressive finance and accounting experience including a mix of public accounting and private industry experience and management experience Big 4 SaaS venture capital andor private equitybacked company experience are preferred<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Handson experience managing the monthly close process<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Demonstrated experience in a fast paced fast growing technology company ideally SaaS company<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Demonstrated experience in recruiting developing training and mentoring a high performing accounting team<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Demonstrated experience in effectively implementing financial systems<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Demonstrated experience managing annual audits and all taxrelated matters<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Proficiency in financial software and systems Knowledge of Netsuite is a plus<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Exceptional Excel skills<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills<span><li> <li style=fontsize 12pt><span style=fontsize 12pt>A selfstarter with meticulous attention to detail<span><li> <ul> <p><span style=fontweight 400 fontsize 12pt><strong>Base compensation<strong> $180000 $200000 Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits This compensation range may be adjusted based on actual experiencenbsp<span><p><br><br>Please mention the word FAITHFULNESS and tag RNTIuMTYwLjQ0LjY0 when applying to show you read the job post completely RNTIuMTYwLjQ0LjY0 This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see theyre human
Expression of Interest: Sales Representative
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 12, 2024
<p><span>We are inviting professionals with a background in fullcycle sales and educationedtech who are thinking about their next move or looking for a new opportunity Please note this does not necessarily mean we have a current opening We are expanding our talent pool for our ongoing Sales Representative openings across our different segments including SMB MidMarket and Enterprise sales<span><p> <p><span><strong>Newselas Sales <strong><span><strong>Representative <strong><span><strong>Talent Pool is designed to<strong><span><p> <ul><li><span>Help us continually hire great talent for our frequent Sales Representative openings in SMB MidMarket and Enterprise Sales <span><li> <li><span>Provide an opportunity for candidates interested in joining Newsela to learn about our Sales Representative role and the team<span><li> <ul><p><span><strong>Newselas Talent Pool process<strong><span><p> <p><span>You will express your interest through an application On completion you will be added to our growing talent pool and contacted as new opportunities arise<span><p> <p><span><strong>Why youre a great fit<strong><span> <span><span><p> <ul><li><span><strong>SMB Sales Rep<strong> You are a proven Sales Rep with 2+ years hitting or exceeding your quota of selling SaaS products or digital education solutions<span><li> <li><span><strong>MidMarket Sales Rep<strong> You are a proven Sales Rep with 3+ years hitting or exceeding your quota of selling SaaS products or digital education solutions<span><li> <li><span><strong>Enterprise Sales Rep <strong>You are a proven Sales Rep with 5+ years hitting or exceeding your quota of selling SaaS products or digital education solutions<span><li> <li><span>You have demonstrated expertise in networking prospecting building pipeline forecasting accuracy and closing<span><li> <li><span>You have knowledge of MEDDPICC or other sales methodology <span><li> <li><span>You have experience forecasting SaaS business<span><li> <li><span>You have drive selfawareness and coachability <span><li> <ul><p><span><strong>The role <strong><span><p> <p><span>As a Sales Representative you will be part of a regional sales team and the overall face of Newsela in the market Youll be responsible for building relationships with key decision makers at the school district level in addition to selling Newselas suite of products to bring engaging reading content to districts In your day to day you will do everything from pipeline management and forecasting to designing lead generation campaigns and managing sales through the entire lifecycle You will also become wellversed in your territorys funding state initiatives demographics and K12 education landscape which will help inform your overall sales strategy <span><p> <p><span><strong>Why youll love this role<strong><span><p> <ul><li><span>You will get to represent the future of education enhance how districts and teachers engage students and provide timesaving approaches that allow educators to design customized learning for different levels of learners<span><li> <li><span>As an individual contributor who is part of a regional sales team you will have the opportunity to own your territory manage the entire lifecycle of a sale and build new business relationships that bring Newselas solution to classrooms<span><li> <li><span>In addition to achieving your own revenue targets you will get to work with an enthusiastic crossfunctional team to catapult Newselas growth as we scale our national sales organization<span><li> <ul><p><span><em><span><span><strong>Compensation Range <strong>$70000 $125000 Base Salary + OnTarget Commission Total compensation for this role includes a base salary variable component incentive stock options and benefits This compensation range may be adjusted based on the <span><span>segment and <span>actual experience<span><span><span><span><span><em><span><p> <p><br ><p>
Marketing Systems Administrator
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 08, 2024
The Marketing Systems Administrator role involves operating and optimizing marketing systems, primarily Marketo and integrated applications. Key responsibilities include managing data hygiene, ensuring compliance with privacy legislation, collaborating on marketing automation strategies, and developing reporting and processes. The ideal candidate should be an Adobe Certified Expert (Marketo Engage Business Practitioner) with at least 3 years of Marketo administration experience and proficiency in B2B tool integrations. The role offers a base compensation of $85,000 - $95,000, with additional incentives and benefits.
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Sales & Marketing
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Jun 24, 2023
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Contractor (LATAM) for Senior Data Warehouse & Analytics Services
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 19, 2024
Newsela is hiring a Senior-Level Data Warehouse and Analytics Contractor based in Latin America. The role involves developing data models, maintaining and simplifying existing ones, collaborating to build or modify models, and continuously improving the analytics engineering process. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in data modeling, strong SQL skills, and experience with a modern cloud-native data stack. Familiarity with Dbt, Snowflake/BigQuery, and Looker is a plus. The role is a long-term contract and does not include company-sponsored benefits.
Customer Support Representative
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><strong>The role <strong><p> <p>At Newsela we believe in the power of Customer Supports ability to shape the customer experience and amplify user voices In this dynamic role you will embody these vital roles as the first line of support for Newsela and Formative users Your mission to guide them seamlessly through Newselacom and Formativecom untangling any confusion and smoothing out any bumps in their experience Your passion for understanding user needs will drive you to uncover insights that will shape our products implementations and overall journey Being a frontline powerhouse requires a customercentric approach and an intrinsic motivation to stay ahead of the curve As a selfdriven individual who embraces change thrives on continuous learning and is motivated by navigating the dynamic layout of elearning platforms you will play a key role in the experience of Newslea and Formative users Using a stateoftheart customer relationship management tool you will service customers via email and live chat ensuring a comprehensive journey from initial contact to resolution Reporting directly to the Manager of Customer Support youll champion a customerfirst mindset positioning yourself as a Newsela and Formative frontline product expert <p> <p><br ><p><p><strong>Why youll love this role<strong><p> <ul><li>Youll be a catalyst for Education You will experience the profound impact Newsela and Formative products have on classrooms firsthand Your contributions will directly influence the engagement levels and learning experiences of students across the nation <li> <li>You will connect with Educators Your guidance will be a driving force in empowering Educators to navigate and optimize their use of Newlsea products <li> <li>You embrace EdTech and elearning You are fueled by educational technology and enjoy diving into the intricacies of different platforms and understanding how they integrate with Newsela products <li> <li>You relish in highimpact growthprovoking spaces and have an affinity for being at the forefront of industry trends best practices and customer experience <li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong>Why youre a great fit <strong><p> <ul><li>You have 3+ years of experience in a customer support function <li> <li>You have 2+ years of IT experience<li> <li>You have experience with education technology platforms or educational systems<li> <li>You have experience with Customer Relationship Tools <li> <li>You have demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding general support OKR targets and goals ensuring bestinclass experience is delivered during customer interactions <li> <li>Youre able to easily isolate issues and provide technical or navigational guidance to customers to achieve resolution <li> <li>You have the ability to balance empathy for customers with urgency in resolving their issues <li> <li>You do not shy away from complex technical issues but challenge yourself to locate an answer <li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong>Base compensation range $50000 $58000 <strong>Total compensation for this role also includes a base salary incentive stock options and benefits This compensation range may be adjusted based on actual experience <p> <p><br ><p><p><strong>About Newsela<strong><p> <p><span>One of the fastest growing tech companies in K12 education Newsela was founded on the principle that while every child may have unique learning preferences they all deserve a rich learning experience that ignites a love of learning We built our platform based on learning science research to deliver the most engaging authentic content to modernize how teaching happens in the classroom Along with interactive assessments and tools we provide teachers with digital content at five reading levels from +100 of the best sources that is relevant to the diverse backgrounds and interests of their students Since we started in 2013 weve established a presence in 90 of US K12 schools and over 25M teachers and 37M students have registered with Newsela<span><p> <p><br ><b><span><strong>About Newsela <strong><span><b> <p><p><span>Newsela takes authentic real world content from trusted sources and makes it instruction ready for K12 classrooms Each text is published at five reading levels so content is accessible to every learner Today over 33 million teachers and 40 million students have registered with Newsela for content thats personalized to student interests accessible to everyone aligned to instructional standards and attached to activities and reporting that hold teachers accountable for instruction and students accountable for their work With over 15000 texts on our platform and multiple new texts published every day across 20+ genres Newsela enables educators to go deep on any subject they choose<span><p> <p><br ><p><p><span><strong>Why youll love working at Newsela<strong><span><p> <ul><li><span><strong>Health amp Wellness<strong><span> Access to the worlds leading medical experts for healthcare pets included Discounts and resources to stay healthy mind body and soul<span><span><li> <li><span><strong>Work From Home <strong><span>Almost all of our roles are fully remote tech stipend included<span><span><li> <li><span>Supporting ALL Families Supplemental programs and time off to take care of your family and yourself<span><li> <li><span><strong>Time Off <strong><span>Flexible PTO to recharge including Sabbatical Leave<span><span><li> <li><span><strong>Inclusive Experiences <strong><span>Robust DEIB curriculum Identity amp Experience Groups Affinity Groups + Employee Resource Group Authentic amp Transparent conversations with Executive Leadership Teams and integration of DEIB lens across Talent lifecycle processes<span><span><li> <li><span><strong>Professional Development <strong><span>Holistic Learning amp Development Programs that enable meaningful amp inclusive experiences programs that build futurefocused competencies cohort amp community learning sessions that foster a sense of belonging and individual development plans aligned with your personal and professional aspirations to turn goals into reality<span><span><li> <li><strong>Make A Difference<strong><span> No matter your role or department the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers<span><li> <ul><p><b><strong>Disclaimer Please be aware of recruitment phishing scams affecting Newsela and other employers Newsela does not use third party services for full time hires Our recruiting emails will come from an newselacom email address You can reach out to jobsnewselacom if you have concerns about the legitimacy of an email sent by or on behalf of Newselas talent acquisition team Newsela will never ask for financial or banking information from candidates nor will you be asked for any type of payment as part of consideration for employment with Newsela<strong><b><p>
Marketing Operations Specialist
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 08, 2024
The Marketing Operations Specialist role involves executing marketing emails, nurture programs, webinars, and campaign tactics using Marketo and Salesforce. The role requires building and maintaining segmentation, lead processing workflows, and troubleshooting campaigns. The ideal candidate is an Adobe Certified Expert with Marketo Engage certification, having at least 2+ years of experience with Marketing Automation Platforms and CRMs. The role offers a base compensation of $55,000 - $60,000, with additional incentives and benefits.
Temp Staff Accountant
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 08, 2024
The (Temporary) Staff Accountant role involves assisting the Accounting team with daily operations, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. The role includes managing AP and accruals, processing invoices, handling T&E expenses, and ensuring proper coding. The individual will also support financial and tax audits, and perform month-end close activities. The role offers the opportunity to work with a tight-knit finance team committed to building a best-in-class operational and analytical function. The business is transforming student learning through customized, engaging reading content. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of accounting experience, is a certified CPA, proficient in Microsoft Excel, and ideally has NetSuite experience. The candidate should be a self-starter, comfortable working independently and in teams, with strong prioritization and execution skills. The role is a temporary assignment starting soon and ending around late July 2024, with a base compensation of $70/hour.
Financial Controller
Company: Newsela
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted Feb 22, 2024
The job posting is for a Financial Controller position in a small company backed by private investors and experiencing rapid growth. The role requires a candidate with a strong background in accounting and finance, as well as leadership and management experience. The company offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary and incentive stock options.
Financial Controller
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 18, 2024
The Financial Controller position is a leadership role overseeing all accounting and tax functions, including financial reporting, management of the external audit, tax compliance, and internal control policies. The role involves leading a team, providing strategic financial leadership, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, be a CPA, and have 8-10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, preferably in a fast-growing technology company. The compensation range is $185,000 - $215,000, including incentive stock options and benefits.