Associate Newsroom Software Engineer, Interactive News
Quick answer
The New York Times is hiring a hybrid entry-level Associate Newsroom Software Engineer (New York, NY) paying $96,000—$110,000 USD to develop new features in newsroom projects.
- Role
- Associate Newsroom Software Engineer, Interactive News
- Organization
- The New York Times
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $96,000—$110,000 USD
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The New York Times is seeking an Associate Newsroom Software Engineer to develop new features in newsroom projects used by hundreds of NYT journalists and millions of readers. The role involves working with JavaScript, PostgreSQL databases, and Google Cloud services to build reliable, scalable, and secure software.
What you'll do
- Prototype new ideas to help journalists report and tell stories
- Contribute to software features from technical design through live operation
- Participate in project research and technical design as part of your project team
- Build features that are reliable, scalable and secure
- Work with newsroom desks to explore bold reporting avenues
- Collaborate with teams across the newsroom
What it takes
- At least 1 year of experience building web applications in JavaScript (TypeScript preferred)
- Experience contributing to newsgathering, reporting, editing, or news presentation processes
- Experience taking a technical project from concept to completion
- Experience working as part of a team to develop software
- Experience with A.I. software development best practices
- Strong software engineering skills with a journalistic and editorial thinking approach
What you'll bring
How we treat you
medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in New York, NY.
What is the compensation range?
The annual base pay range for this role is between $96,000—$110,000 USD.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include at least 1 year of experience building web applications in JavaScript, experience contributing to newsgathering, and experience taking a technical project from concept to completion.
How can I apply?
You can apply now on The New York Times careers site.
How to apply
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