Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $150-$180,000
As a Data Scientist at The News Movement (TNM), you'll shape how millions discover and engage with news through intelligent algorithms and data-driven insights. Based in New York with collaboration across our US and UK offices, you'll build machine learning systems that power content recommendation, user engagement analytics, and editorial intelligence. This role requires a strategic and innovative approach to data science, balancing technical excellence with journalistic integrity to create meaningful impact in how people consume news.
The News Movement (TNM) is reshaping the way news is told in an era marked by declining trust and increasing misinformation. We believe in giving voice to those missing from today's conversations and are dedicated to helping millions around the world stay informed. Our mission is clear: To reinvent the way news is delivered and monetised. Solving the lack of trusted, high-quality, and objective news on social media and digital platforms. We deliver journalism that's factual, engaging, and tailored to the channels they already use.
Our data and technology team complements this work by building the intelligent systems that power our newsroom and audience engagement. From recommendation algorithms to content analytics, we use rigorous data science to connect quality journalism with the audiences who need it most.
Day to day you will:
Build Intelligence Systems:
Develop recommendation engines that surface relevant news while maintaining editorial integrity and avoiding filter bubbles. Create real-time analytics dashboards that help our newsroom understand audience engagement and story performance.
Develop ML Models:
Design natural language processing systems for content classification, sentiment analysis, and trend detection. Build predictive models that identify emerging stories and optimize content distribution across platforms.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
Partner with our editorial team to translate journalistic needs into technical solutions. Work with product and engineering teams to deploy models that handle millions of daily interactions.
Drive Data Strategy
Establish metrics that balance audience engagement with journalistic quality. Design A/B testing frameworks to measure the impact of algorithmic changes on user behavior and content discovery.
About You:
Technical Expertise: You have proven experience developing machine learning systems in production environments, with strong skills in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms.
Collaborative Approach: You thrive working closely with non-technical teams, translating complex data insights into actionable recommendations for editorial and product decisions.
Strategic Thinking: You understand the broader implications of algorithmic decisions on information consumption and democratic discourse, bringing thoughtful consideration to technical choices.
Adaptable Problem-Solver: You're comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities, finding creative solutions to novel challenges in the news and media space.
Curious About Media: You follow news trends, understand social media dynamics, and are genuinely interested in how technology can serve journalism.
Results-Oriented: You focus on measurable impact, whether improving user engagement, editorial efficiency, or content quality metrics.
Why Join TNM?
Together, we'll shape the future of news and storytelling, using data science to combat misinformation and connect audiences with quality journalism. If you share our passion for innovation, authenticity, and meaningful impact through technology, let's make it happen.