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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Contractor: Lead Data Reporting Engineering Services
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Jan 22, 2025
The job posting is for a remote contract position based in Mexico or Argentina, focusing on Lead-Level Data Reporting Engineering Services. The contractor will translate data requests into reporting metrics, communicate with developers and stakeholders, lead initiatives, and work with customer-facing teams. Required skills include proficiency in SQL, Python, and relational databases, experience in optimizing SQL queries, and leading data teams. Additional desired skills include experience with in-house tooling, root-cause analysis, data testing, DBT orchestration, web frameworks, application monitoring, data pipelines, and event-based pipelines.
Customer Success Specialist
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Jan 13, 2025
Newsela is seeking a Customer Success Specialist to join their team, working with SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise segments. The role involves building relationships, creating efficiencies, and supporting customer outcomes. Responsibilities include data analysis, renewal support, customer engagement, coverage support, quote preparation, stakeholder discovery, efficiency creation, onboarding, and issue resolution. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in data and CRM tools. Newsela offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including remote work options, family support, professional development, and a mission to impact education.
Contractor: Lead Data Engineering Services
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Jan 24, 2025
The job posting seeks a contractor with expertise in data engineering, based in Mexico or Argentina. The role involves working with app developers and data stakeholders to create data system changes, respond to data inquiries, and lead initiatives. Key responsibilities include developing documentation, building and maintaining data pipelines, establishing a data catalog, and optimizing SQL query performance. Required skills include proficiency in SQL, Python, and relational datastores, experience with data pipelines and DAG tooling, and managing large-scale data migrations.
Principal QA Automation Engineer
Company: Newsela
Location: Argentina,Mexico
Posted Jan 22, 2025
The job posting is for a long-term contract position for a Principal Automation Engineer based in Argentina or Mexico. The role involves architecting and maintaining scalable automated frameworks and tests, building a new automation framework using TypeScript and WebdriverIO/Playwright, developing automated regression test cases, collaborating with developers and other SDETs, and advocating for software quality. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of software testing experience, strong programming skills in TypeScript and Python, 6+ years of experience in developing automation frameworks, 4+ years of WebdriverIO/Playwright experience, and experience with CloudNative technologies. A Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering is preferred.
Senior - Level Product Design Services
Company: Newsela
Location: Mexico,Argentina,Brazil
Posted Jan 18, 2025
Newsela is looking for a Senior Product Designer with 5+ years of experience, based in Mexico, Argentina, or Brazil. The role involves crafting user-centric solutions for the platform across various devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and shaping the product roadmap. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of web and mobile technologies, experience with Figma, and a collaborative mindset. While not required, experience in educational products is a plus.
Sales Representative, SMB
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Jan 21, 2025
Newsela is seeking a Sales Representative with 2+ years of SaaS sales experience to join their regional team. The role involves building relationships with key decision-makers in the small-medium business market, selling Newsela's suite of products, and managing the entire sales lifecycle. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to own their territory, work with a cross-functional team, and directly impact the expansion and adoption of Newsela products. Newsela offers competitive compensation, including a base salary of $70,000, on-target commission of $69,500, and on-target earnings of $139,500. Benefits include health and wellness programs, work-from-home flexibility, family support, time off, inclusive experiences, and professional development opportunities.
Senior Staff Accountant
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Jan 12, 2025
The Senior Staff Accountant role at Newsela offers a key contributor position in accounting operations, process improvement, and system implementation. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field, 3+ years of experience, and strong technical skills. The compensation range is $78,000 - $90,000, with incentive stock options and benefits.
Senior Proposals Analyst
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Jan 21, 2025
Newsela is seeking a Senior Proposals Analyst to manage the full proposal lifecycle, including sourcing, strategy development, proposal management, submission, and post-submission. The role involves working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Legal teams, and requires expertise in Adobe, G Suite, and content management tools like Loopio. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in managing full proposal lifecycle, preferably in the education sector, and proficiency in Newsela's product suite. The role offers a base compensation of $72,300 - $81,000, along with incentive stock options and benefits. Newsela also provides comprehensive health and wellness benefits, work-from-home flexibility, family support, inclusive experiences, and professional development opportunities.
Senior Proposals Analyst
Company: Newsela
Location: USA
Posted Jan 20, 2025
Newsela is seeking a Senior Proposals Analyst to manage the full proposal lifecycle, including sourcing strategy development, proposal management, and post-submission. The ideal candidate will have excellent written communication skills, experience with Adobe G Suite and content management tools like Loopio, and a background in education or a related field. The role involves working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Legal teams, and maintaining a centralized repository of reusable content templates. The position offers a competitive base compensation, health and wellness benefits, work-from-home flexibility, and opportunities for professional development and making a difference in education.
Contractor: Senior-Level Product Design Services
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Jan 21, 2025
Newsela is looking to hire a Senior-Level Product Designer based in Mexico, Argentina, or Brazil. The role involves crafting user-centric solutions for the platform across multiple devices. The designer will work closely with various teams, including product managers, researchers, data analysts, and engineers. Key responsibilities include understanding user and business problems, creating simple and engaging experiences, and advocating for user needs in shaping the product roadmap. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in product design, proficiency in user research, wireframes, prototyping, and a strong understanding of web and mobile-web technologies. Familiarity with Figma and a collaborative mindset are essential. While not required, experience in educational products is a plus.
Senior Enterprise Sales Representative (East/Central)
Company: Newsela
Location: Remote
Posted Jan 21, 2025
Newsela, a rapidly growing tech company in K-12 education, is seeking a Senior Enterprise Sales Representative. The role involves building relationships with key decision-makers in school districts, selling Newsela's suite of products, and employing solution-based selling techniques. The successful candidate will be part of a regional sales team, have direct exposure to executive leadership, and receive support from a dedicated team. The position requires 5+ years of sales experience in the K12 market, proficiency in MEDDPICC sales methodology, and familiarity with the territory's education landscape. Compensation includes a base salary of $125,000, on-target commission of $130,000, and on-target earnings of $255,000, along with incentive stock options and benefits.