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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Senior Backend Software Engineering Services

Company: Newsela

Location: Argentina,Mexico

Posted Nov 13, 2024

The job posting is seeking a senior backend software engineer contractor based in Argentina or Mexico. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in software development, particularly in SaaS environments, and is proficient in Python, relational databases, and SQL. The role requires strong technical skills, collaboration, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Sr. FP&A Analyst (R&D, G&A, Corporate)

Company: Newsela

Location: USA

Posted Oct 28, 2024

The role involves managing forecasting models, performing analysis, and providing reporting and analysis to support the business. The role requires experience in FPampA, budgeting, consolidation, performance reporting, and financial analysis, as well as advanced skills in Excel and experience using financial systems.

Backend Software Engineering Services

Company: Newsela

Location: Argentina, Mexico

Posted Nov 16, 2024

The job posting is seeking a Backend Software Engineer Contractor with experience in Python, relational databases, and SaaS environments. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, be able to work in a collaborative environment, and have a strong understanding of software development principles.

Demand Generation Marketing Specialist

Company: Newsela

Location: USA

Posted Nov 12, 2024

Newsela is hiring a Demand Generation Marketing Specialist to execute and optimize campaigns, drive impact, and generate qualified leads. The role requires 1+ years of B2B demand generation experience, strong writing skills, and data-driven approach. The company offers a range of benefits, including health and wellness, work-from-home options, and professional development opportunities.

Frontend Software Engineering Services

Company: Newsela

Location: Mexico,Argentina

Posted Nov 13, 2024

The job posting is seeking a frontend software engineer contractor based in Argentina or Mexico to work on high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment. The contractor will be a key voice in a cross-functional development team and will own the delivery of features. The job requires 3+ years of experience with frontend software development, experience with modern web standards, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

Accounts Payable Analyst

Company: Newsela

Location: USA

Posted Nov 07, 2024

The job posting is for an Accounts Payable Analyst role at Newsela, a company that provides personalized learning content to K12 classrooms. The role involves processing and coding invoices, managing employee expense reports, and working with vendors to ensure timely delivery. The company offers a range of benefits, including flexible PTO, health and wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Demand Generation Marketing Specialist

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 07, 2024

Newsela is seeking a Demand Generation Marketing Specialist to execute and optimize campaigns, targeting qualified leads and opportunities within their audience. The role involves driving impact by achieving demand generation goals, managing webinar, direct mail, and email campaigns, and partnering with Sales and SDRs. The ideal candidate should have 1+ years of B2B demand generation experience in a SaaS environment, strong writing skills, and data-driven mindset. Newsela offers a competitive base compensation of $68,000 - $76,000 per year, along with incentive stock options and benefits. The company culture emphasizes health and wellness, remote work, family support, flexible time off, diversity and inclusion, professional development, and making a difference in education.

Contractor: Frontend Software Engineering Services

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 07, 2024

The company is seeking a Frontend Software Engineering Contractor based in Argentina or Mexico. The role involves delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and acting as a subject matter expert. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of frontend development experience, proficiency in Javascript, Typescript, semantic HTML, responsive CSS, and either React or Next.js. Experience with Node JS, Express, modern web standards, responsive design, and web accessibility requirements (WCAG 2.0+) is highly valued. The role involves close partnership with Engineering, Product Management, and Product Design.

Contractor: Senior Backend Software Engineering Services

Company: Newsela

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 07, 2024

The company is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineering Contractor based in Argentina or Mexico. The role involves delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment, crafting great software and automated tests, and owning delivery of features independently. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of backend experience, proficiency in Python, understanding of relational databases, and experience in writing SQL and optimizing data models. Experience with LLMs or machine learning models is a plus. The role requires working in a collaborative and inclusive environment, identifying missing requirements early, and delivering on sprint commitments.

Marketing Operations Services

Company: Newsela

Location: Argentina,Mexico

Posted Nov 13, 2024

The job posting is seeking a contractor with experience in marketing automation and CRM to provide marketing operations services. The role involves building and executing marketing programs, creating and maintaining smart lists and segmentation, and troubleshooting campaigns.

Accounts Payable Analyst

Company: Newsela

Location: remote

Posted Nov 03, 2024

The job posting is for an Accounts Payable Analyst role at Newsela, a company that provides personalized learning content to K12 classrooms. The role involves processing and coding invoices, managing employee expense reports, and working with vendors. The company offers a range of benefits, including remote work options, health and wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Backend Software Engineering Services

Company: Newsela

Location: Argentina,Mexico

Posted Nov 14, 2024

The job posting is seeking a Backend Software Engineer Contractor with experience in Python, relational databases, and SaaS environments. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, be able to work in a collaborative environment, and have a strong understanding of software development principles.

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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