Editorial Technologist – Innovation & Prototyping

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Serve as the technology expert on the Editorial Solutions team, collaborating with UX/UI designers and Product to transform innovative concepts into functional prototypes and MVPs.

• Create applications that assist editorial teams in their daily operations across various media organizations.

• Generate fresh ideas and swiftly construct tangible prototypes and MVPs, including LLM-driven AI tools.

• Evaluate prototypes in collaboration with editorial teams.

• Partner with development teams to implement promising solutions into production.

• Continuously enhance your technical expertise on a regular basis.

• Develop pitches, workshops, and demonstrations to secure new projects.

• Articulate complex technologies clearly and showcase their practical uses.

• Proactively expand your network within the media sector, including participating as a speaker at conferences.

• Collaborate with editorial teams to develop innovative solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of experience in developing digital applications.

• Proficient programming skills, including Python and TypeScript/JavaScript, preferably with React.

• Capability to independently construct prototypes that encompass data storage and APIs, extending to the user interface.

• A clear emphasis on backend, data, or frontend development, coupled with adequate proficiency in other areas to achieve results autonomously.

• Knowledge of how to design maintainable prototypes, including data storage and APIs.

• Regular utilization of LLMs, AI agents, and vibe-coding tools for development and automation purposes.

• Awareness of the significance of AI in editorial settings, along with insight into media and technology trends.

• Experience with short iteration cycles and engaging with future users; familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, or pragmatic working methodologies.

• Exceptional ability to connect technology with editorial teams.

• Confidence and enthusiasm during client presentations, along with relevant experience.

• Ideally, experience in or with a media organization in development, product, or editorial roles.

• Journalism experience is considered a significant advantage.

• Experience with data visualization, cloud environments, or CMS integrations is highly desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible options for remote work or working from the office.

• Choice between Windows or Mac systems.

• Opportunity to influence and enhance the services provided by public-service broadcasters and private media organizations.