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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SFDC Administrator

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 01, 2022

The Salesforce (SFDC) Administrator role is responsible for optimizing sales motions and internal customer experience by enhancing tools, processes, and data. The role involves designing, configuring, and deploying innovative solutions in SFDC instance and other tools in the Sales tech stack. The administrator will manage a portfolio of projects, collaborate with the Customer Success group, and serve as a functional owner of SFDC Sales, Service, and CPQ components.

Lead Engineer, ML & Data Foundations

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Aug 10, 2022

The job posting is for a Lead for Data Foundations to innovate and scale data-related efforts. The role involves working with multiple teams to improve and innovate data lake, data pipeline architecture, and data organization. The job offers opportunities to define and shape the vision for data-related initiatives and work in a hyper-growth startup.

Sales Representative, Mid Market

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Aug 13, 2022

The job description is for a Sales Representative to work with Newsela, a company that provides educational content to K-12 districts. The role involves building relationships with decision-makers, selling products, and managing sales. The company is looking for a proven Sales Rep with experience in SaaS products and a high volume/transactional approach to sales.

Senior Data Modeler

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Aug 30, 2022

The role is for a Senior Data Modeler to work with data team members and managers to develop data models on Snowflake. The role involves designing and architecting data modeling solutions to drive informed decisions for the business strategy. The job requires experience in building complex data models and translating business use-cases into efficient data models.

Senior Software Engineer, Recommendations

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 01, 2022

The job description is about a new organization called Content Discovery, which focuses on helping teachers and students find the right content. The role involves working on recommendation teams, using cutting-edge techniques to improve personalization, and collaborating with senior engineers and stakeholders to shape the future of K-12 education.

Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst, Sales & Marketing

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Aug 12, 2022

The job posting is for a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, Sales & Marketing role at Newsela, a fast-growing tech company in K-12 education. The role involves supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, as well as participating in process improvement initiatives. The company is looking for a candidate with 2+ years of FP&A experience, preferably in a high-growth B2B SaaS environment.

Senior Data Engineer

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Aug 12, 2022

The role is for a Senior Data Engineer to work on efficient data pipelines using AWS services, Python, and Snowflake. The engineer will collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to develop data engineering solutions and drive informed business decisions.

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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