About Newsreel:
Newsreel is a next-generation news platform focused on solving information overload by simplifying the news with innovative timeline-driven stories and interactive features. Our mission is to make complex stories more accessible, actionable, and engaging for individuals, businesses, and AI systems alike.
We’re looking for an AI Data Scientist Technical Lead to join us in building our AI-powered infrastructure for news curation and analysis. This is a chance to be part of an early-stage startup redefining the future of news, with the potential for long-term growth.
Job Overview:
As the AI Data Scientist Technical Lead, you will play a crucial role in leading the development of our AI capabilities. You will work closely with the leadership team to design and implement our AI and data systems, which form the backbone of Newsreel’s product offering. This is an equity-only position designed for someone passionate about leveraging AI to transform how news is consumed and understood.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the design and implementation of AI-driven solutions that power Newsreel’s platform.
• Develop and optimize machine learning models that enhance news discovery and user engagement.
• Build data pipelines for the ingestion, processing, and analysis of news data from various sources.
• Ensure that AI solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with the company’s vision and goals.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate AI features into the platform.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and data science to continuously improve our platform.
Key Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience in AI/ML, with a strong focus on natural language processing (NLP) and data science.
• Proven ability to build and deploy machine learning models and data-driven systems.
• Experience with data engineering and the creation of scalable data architectures.
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and cloud services (AWS, GCP, etc.).
• Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and guide technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with news, media, or information retrieval systems is a plus.
Why Join Newsreel?
• Equity Ownership: As an early team member, you’ll receive equity in a high-growth startup aiming to reshape how people engage with news.
• Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI applications in the media space.
• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere while collaborating with a passionate and driven team.
• Impactful Work: Help create tools that make complex information more accessible for everyone.
If you’re excited to lead the AI strategy of an ambitious startup that’s reimagining news consumption, we’d love to hear from you!