Jobs at Newsela

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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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Curricular Solution Architect

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 08, 2023

The job description is for a Curricular Solution Architect at Newsela, a company that provides personalized learning content to K-12 classrooms. The role involves building relationships with districts, designing curricular solutions, and expanding the company's Total Addressable Market. The job requires 3+ years of teaching experience, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, and experience designing instructional resources.

Assessment Contributor

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 28, 2023

The role of an Assessment Contributor at Newsela involves producing daily assessments, writing and editing quizzes, and ensuring they align with standards and knowledge areas. The ideal candidate has experience in creating and designing assessments, professional writing, and understanding valid English assessments. Familiarity with formative, activities-driven assessment, tech-enhanced, and Understanding by Design framework is required. The role is compensated on a per-task basis with benefits for full-time employees.

News Copy Editor, Contributor

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 04, 2023

The role of a Copy Editor & Proofreader at Newsela involves proofing and editing Newsela content, ensuring correctness and adherence to style and quality guidelines. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in printed/written media companies, with a background in ELA, Social Studies, Science, and History. The role is compensated on a per-task basis and offers health & wellness benefits, work from home options, support for all families, time off, inclusive experiences, professional development, and the opportunity to make a difference in education.

Assessment Contributor, freelance

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 28, 2023

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Senior Product Analyst

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 07, 2023

The job posting is for a Senior Product Analyst to work with the Product team at Newsela. The role involves providing strategic insights, analyzing data, and communicating changes to relevant teams. The company offers a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Product Designer

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 31, 2023

The job posting is for a Product Designer role at Newsela, a fast-growing tech company in K-12 education. The role involves designing the user experience of products that help teachers and students consume and interact with content. The job requires 3+ years of experience as a Product Designer, strong understanding of web and mobile-web platform technologies, and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

User Experience Researcher

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 27, 2023

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User Experience Researcher

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 27, 2023

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Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 25, 2023

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Lead, Site Reliability Engineer

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 23, 2023

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Product Manager

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 25, 2023

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Product Designer

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 31, 2023

The job posting is for a Product Designer role at Newsela, a fast-growing tech company in K-12 education. The role involves designing the user experience of the company's product, working closely with cross-functional teams, and having a direct impact on the company's growth. The job offers a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $134,000, as well as benefits and incentive stock options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like to work at Newsela?
Newsela fosters a collaborative, mission‑driven environment focused on transforming education. Employees enjoy flexible remote options, quarterly "Innovation Days" where teams prototype new features, and a transparent feedback loop that ties performance to impact. The company prioritizes continuous learning, offering access to industry conferences, internal workshops, and a stipend for professional development.
What types of positions are available at Newsela?
Newsela hires across technical, product, data, design, marketing, sales, and operations functions. Recent openings include Backend Engineer (Python & AWS), Frontend Engineer (React & TypeScript), Product Manager for Adaptive Learning, Data Scientist (ML & NLP), UX Designer, Growth Marketing Manager, and Customer Success Lead. Each role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration and rapid iteration.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Newsela?
Show how your work directly improves learning outcomes: include metrics from past projects, such as a 15% increase in student engagement or a 25% reduction in content recommendation latency. Highlight experience with AI/ML or data‑driven content personalization. Submit a portfolio or code sample that demonstrates clean, scalable architecture. Finally, align your cover letter with Newsela’s mission—demonstrate how you’ll help teachers deliver differentiated instruction at scale.

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