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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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Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst, Customer Success & Services

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 13, 2022

The job posting is for a Senior FP&A Analyst to work with the Customer Success, Professional Development, and Support & Integrations teams. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and analytics to support the business. The company, Newsela, is a fast-growing tech company in K-12 education, providing digital content and tools to modernize teaching.

Senior Business Systems Analyst

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 13, 2022

The job description is for a Senior Business Systems Analyst to work with the Customer Optimization team, collaborating with different teams and gaining exposure to Salesforce and other tools. The role involves business analysis, quality assurance, and project management.

Principal Software Engineer, Search Relevance

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 04, 2022

The role involves driving technology decisions, developing search engines, and leading a team. The company, Newsela, is a fast-growing tech company in K-12 education, aiming to deliver engaging content to students.

Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, R&D

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 13, 2022

The job posting is for an FP&A Analyst to support the R&D organization, with responsibilities including budget and expense management, forecasting, and analysis. The role offers valuable exposure to senior leadership and opportunities for growth and impact in a mission-driven business.

Curricular Solution Architect

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 03, 2022

The role involves designing curricular solutions, building relationships with districts, and championing client needs. The job requires a curriculum guru with experience designing quality instructional resources and identifying instructional needs. Newsela is a fast-growing tech company that provides engaging and authentic content to modernize teaching in the classroom.

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 16, 2022

Newsela is hiring for three roles to support its talent management team. The Senior Human Resources Business Partner will be an internal consultant to designated teams, establishing themselves as a strategic advisor on team dynamics, employee engagement, and organizational design. The role will involve proposing practical solutions that align with Newsela's culture and values, and will require a strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Product Manager, Reporting & Insights

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 13, 2022

The role is for a Product Manager to lead the creation of reporting and insights product, working with stakeholders across Technology, Design, Data, Marketing, and Sales. The role requires a creative, methodical product manager with experience building digital products, and a deep understanding of data ecosystems and user behavior.

Director, Customer Success

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 18, 2022

The job posting is for a Director of Customer Success to lead the West Region Enterprise and Mid-market CSM teams. The role involves building and owning the customer success management vision, strategy, and planning, and partnering with various teams to ensure the best customer experience. The job has a highly visible impact on the success of the business and the future of education.

Sales Representative, SMB

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 16, 2022

The role is for a Sales Representative to build relationships with key decision makers, sell Newsela's products, and bring engaging reading content to Districts. The role is remote and offers opportunities to own a territory, manage sales, and build new business relationships.

Software Engineer, Alexandria

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 15, 2022

The role involves helping a software development team deliver high-quality work on time, building innovative educational solutions, and ensuring students and teachers have a first-class experience. The company, Newsela, is a technology company focused on improving the way students learn, and is committed to building a more inclusive digital education platform.

Sourcer, Product, Engineering and Data

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 03, 2022

The role involves growing Newsela's Technology and Product functions, recruiting top talent, and building a diverse talent pool. The company is looking for a world-class team to have a transformative impact on student literacy.

IT Operations Support Analyst

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 01, 2022

The IT Support Analyst role at Newsela involves providing internal customer support, troubleshooting, and resolving IT-related challenges. The company is a fast-growing tech company in K-12 education, aiming to provide engaging and authentic content to modernize teaching in the classroom.

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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