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via LinkedIn posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international... magazine editions that are read around the world. About Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international... magazine editions that are read around the world.

About The Springer Nature Group

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.

About Scientific American

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge, enhancing our understanding of the world, and advancing social justice. Founded 1845, Scientific American is the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States. It has published articles by more than 200 Nobel Prize winners and reaches more than 6 million people around the world each month through its website, print and digital editions, newsletters and app. It reaches millions more through social media and other platforms.

About The Role

Scientific American is at a pivotal moment and preparing to build the next generation of our entire web platform, and we're looking for a pragmatic and experienced Senior Data Engineer to design and build big ideas.

The first Senior Data Engineer will design and build the foundational technology we used to understand our audience and business.

Flexible work arrangements are available for this role.

This Will Include
• Building and maintaining large, performant databases for business and user data
• Creating scalable API REST services to integrate data back into the CMS and reader experience
• Building and maintaining pipelines connecting our own data with third-party services
• Implementing scoring systems and other algorithmic processing to further business initiatives
• Collaborating to generate not only automated reporting from the full suite of data systems but also pipelining data so that it can be used for real-time decisioning
• The role reports into the Director of Engineering. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and business or product minded engineer capable of architecting and building ambitious new systems and platforms.

Responsibilities
• Work with Data Analysts, Product, and stakeholders to devise practical and effective data solutions for Scientific American.
• Lead the technical effort on ambitious greenfield projects and iterate on the problem space over time.
• Work with DevOps to ensure data systems are stable and well-monitored.
• Vet vendors, and help engineering leadership decide what to build, what to buy, and how it should all fit together.
• Mentor, cross-train, and build consensus with other engineers as the team grows.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications
• Demonstrable, multi-year experience in data engineering, including building new systems from scratch.
• Experience maintaining web applications with high traffic levels
• Excellent technical judgement and a predilection towards simplicity and approachability.
• Experience in Python or similar languages.
• Experience implementing ETL pipelines.
• Experience in creating processing that perform calculations and/or other algorithmic analysis.
• Experience working in AWS.
• Experience building greenfield projects from the early idea stages to serving critical roles in production.
• Deep understanding of common open source databases (MySQL, Postgres, etc.).
• Good familiarity with some data processing/analytics technologies (Spark, Torch, Charm, Jupyter, Zeppelin, etc…)
• Past experience in news media, publishing, streaming, or other customer-facing content in general is a huge plus.
• Experience with best practices around testing, security, and privacy compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable collaborating with other engineers and nontechnical stakeholders alike.
• Experience with NLM or other types of semantic analysis would be valuable

If you are an internal applicant please inform your line manager.

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match and contribution
• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
• Multiple Life insurance options
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
• An array of Employee Social Networks

Annualized Base Salary Range: $127,000 – $155,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and skill level.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles
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via Springer Nature Careers posted_at: 15 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international... magazine editions that are read around the world. Scientific Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international... magazine editions that are read around the world.

Scientific American seeks a multimedia intern who has an interest in science, health and environmental journalism, and an ability to record, film and report stories visually and in sound. The intern will be fully integrated into our editorial team and contribute to our award-winning coverage of science discoveries, science policy, public health, social science, technology, and insights and innovations that matter.

Description:

Scientific American’s multimedia intern will most often research, shoot, record, and produce videos and podcasts, both on their own, and as assistive/complementary content for others’ reporting. They will contribute to weekly news and features content for the website, and may also be involved in studio and field productions.

This position pays $20 per hour and is full time—up to 35 hours—for 3-4 months during summer 2023. This position is located in our New York office on a hybrid working model.

Qualifications:

Must have command over audio and video production (a year or more experience in a production environment preferred) and a strong interest in science, health, environment and/or technology topics. An undergraduate degree in a science discipline is preferred but not required.

How to apply:

By March 10, please upload a single document including your cover letter, resume and a portfolio link. We weigh the cover letter heavily.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 14 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Freelance News Desk Photo Researcher/ Rights and Permissions Scientific American is looking to fill an entry level position for a Freelance News Desk Photo Researcher. There will be extensive training for this fast paced and very detail-oriented work... Prior experience working with stock photography agencies, Photoshop, DAMs and knowledge of image copyright is preferred. Other qualities we are looking for include: understanding of image quality Freelance News Desk Photo Researcher/ Rights and Permissions

Scientific American is looking to fill an entry level position for a Freelance News Desk Photo Researcher. There will be extensive training for this fast paced and very detail-oriented work...

Prior experience working with stock photography agencies, Photoshop, DAMs and knowledge of image copyright is preferred. Other qualities we are looking for include: understanding of image quality and brand awareness, eager to learn, self-starter, ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, clear communicator, ability to understand complex workflows. You will be working in a photo department of two full-time staff who report to a Design Director.

This is a good opportunity for an early career individual looking to learn or a more season individual with news photo desk experience. This is a long-term position.

PART TIME FREELANCE $30/HR, exact weekly hours TBD

Please email cover letter and resume to

Monica Bradley, Photo Editor

mbradley@sciam.com
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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 15 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 20 an hour
Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international... magazine editions that are read around the world. Scientific Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international... magazine editions that are read around the world.

Scientific American seeks a news graphics intern who has an interest in science, health and environmental journalism, and an ability to gather, analyze, and visualize data. The intern will be fully integrated into our editorial team and contribute to our award-winning coverage of science discoveries, science policy, public health, social science, technology, and insights and innovations that matter.

Description:

Scientific American's news graphics intern will most often research, design, and produce charts or other infographics for stories written by others, but will also be encouraged to conceptualize and pitch visual stories of their own. They will contribute to weekly news and analysis articles for the website, with an emphasis on data reporting and visual presentation. The intern may also contribute to or assist with a variety of other editorial projects including, but not limited to, feature articles. This position pays $20 per hour and is full time-up to 35 hours-for 3-4 months during summer 2023. This position is located in our New York office on a hybrid working model.

Qualifications:

Must have command over the basics of reporting and visualization and a strong interest in science, health, environment and/or technology topics. An undergraduate degree in a science discipline is preferred but not required.

How to apply:

By March 10, please upload a single document including your cover letter, resume and a portfolio link. We weigh the cover letter heavily.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law" poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 15 days agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
Job description: About the Springer Nature Group... Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure Job description:

About the Springer Nature Group...

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.

About Scientific American

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge, enhancing our understanding of the world, and advancing social justice. Founded 1845, Scientific American is the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States. It has published articles by more than 200 Nobel Prize winners and reaches more than 6 million people around the world each month through its website, print and digital editions, newsletters and app. It reaches millions more through social media and other platforms.

About the Role

Scientific American is at a pivotal moment and preparing to build the next generation of our entire web platform, and we're looking for a pragmatic and experienced Senior Data Engineer to design and build big ideas.

The first Senior Data Engineer will design and build the foundational technology we used to understand our audience and business.

Flexible work arrangements are available for this role.

This will include:
• Building and maintaining large, performant databases for business and user data
• Creating scalable API REST services to integrate data back into the CMS and reader experience
• Building and maintaining pipelines connecting our own data with third-party services
• Implementing scoring systems and other algorithmic processing to further business initiatives
• Collaborating to generate not only automated reporting from the full suite of data systems but also pipelining data so that it can be used for real-time decisioning
• The role reports into the Director of Engineering. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and business or product minded engineer capable of architecting and building ambitious new systems and platforms.

Responsibilities:
• Work with Data Analysts, Product, and stakeholders to devise practical and effective data solutions for Scientific American.
• Lead the technical effort on ambitious greenfield projects and iterate on the problem space over time.
• Work with DevOps to ensure data systems are stable and well-monitored.
• Vet vendors, and help engineering leadership decide what to build, what to buy, and how it should all fit together.
• Mentor, cross-train, and build consensus with other engineers as the team grows.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
• Demonstrable, multi-year experience in data engineering, including building new systems from scratch.
• Experience maintaining web applications with high traffic levels
• Excellent technical judgement and a predilection towards simplicity and approachability.
• Experience in Python or similar languages.
• Experience implementing ETL pipelines.
• Experience in creating processing that perform calculations and/or other algorithmic analysis.
• Experience working in AWS.
• Experience building greenfield projects from the early idea stages to serving critical roles in production.
• Deep understanding of common open source databases (MySQL, Postgres, etc.).
• Good familiarity with some data processing/analytics technologies (Spark, Torch, Charm, Jupyter, Zeppelin, etc…)
• Past experience in news media, publishing, streaming, or other customer-facing content in general is a huge plus.
• Experience with best practices around testing, security, and privacy compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable collaborating with other engineers and nontechnical stakeholders alike.
• Experience with NLM or other types of semantic analysis would be valuable
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via Springer Nature Careers posted_at: 8 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international... magazine editions that are read around the world. Job Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international... magazine editions that are read around the world.

Job Title: Python Engineer - Scientific American

Location: NYC or DC or Remote

Reports to: Director of Operations and Data, Scientific American

About the Springer Nature Group

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.

About Scientific American

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge, enhancing our understanding of the world, and advancing social justice. Founded 1845, Scientific American is the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States. It has published articles by more than 200 Nobel Prize winners and reaches more than 6 million people around the world each month through its website, print and digital editions, newsletters and app. It reaches millions more through social media and other platforms.

About the Role

Scientific American is at a pivotal moment and preparing to build the next generation of our web platform, and we're looking for a pragmatic Python Engineer to join the team.

The Python Engineer will help build out and migrate to our new platform, and iterate on it over time. This will include:
• Contributing to the Python applications that integrate our editorial, e-commerce, devops and data products.
• Creating APIs, feeds, and other integrations supporting third party services
• Collaborating with Data Engineers on ambitious projects to drive engagement.
• Creating internal power-tools for analysts, editors and stakeholders.
• Adhering to best practices around testing, code quality, and sustainability.
• The role reports into the Director of Operations and Data. The ideal candidate will be a systems-minded engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is interested in current data and delivery best practices.

Responsibilities
• Build fast, reliable and secure applications, REST APIs, integrations, and services that can stand the test of time.
• Work closely with product managers and technical leadership to shape and execute on practical solutions to complex problems.
• Create systems that integrate well with others, including distributed frontends, data collection and personalization.
• Participate in code reviews and cross-train other engineers as the team grows.
• Follow best practices in documentation and testing.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications
• Demonstrable skill in Python web (Django/Flask) or microservices frameworks (e.g. AWS lambda). (3+ years or equivalent.)
• Demonstrable skill with shell scripting and linux utilities.
• Experience working with third party APIs.
• Familiarity with task queues, microservices, caching, and other common techniques found in complex web applications.
• Experience working in Docker and AWS, or eager to learn.
• Experience with MySQL or similar relational databases.
• Solid technical judgement and a predilection towards simplicity and approachability.
• Interest in contributing to web applications with high traffic levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable collaborating with other engineers and nontechnical stakeholders alike.
• Past experience in news media, publishing or contributing to data pipelines would be a plus.

If you are an internal applicant please inform your line manager.

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401(k) with company match and contribution

• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off

• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs

• Multiple Life insurance options

• Disability coverage

• Tuition Assistance

• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts

• An array of Employee Social Networks

Annualized Base Salary Range: $90,000 – $135,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and skill level.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles
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via Glassdoor posted_at: 15 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international... magazine editions that are read around the world. .sfpanel Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international... magazine editions that are read around the world.

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Scientific American seeks a multimedia intern who has an interest in science, health and environmental journalism, and an ability to record, film and report stories visually and in sound. The intern will be fully integrated into our editorial team and contribute to our award-winning coverage of science discoveries, science policy, public health, social science, technology, and insights and innovations that matter.

Description:

Scientific American’s multimedia intern will most often research, shoot, record, and produce videos and podcasts, both on their own, and as assistive/complementary content for others’ reporting. They will contribute to weekly news and features content for the website, and may also be involved in studio and field productions.

This position pays $20 per hour and is full time—up to 35 hours—for 3-4 months during summer 2023. This position is located in our New York office on a hybrid working model.

Qualifications:

Must have command over audio and video production (a year or more experience in a production environment preferred) and a strong interest in science, health, environment and/or technology topics. An undergraduate degree in a science discipline is preferred but not required.

How to apply:

By March 10, please upload a single document including your cover letter, resume and a portfolio link. We weigh the cover letter heavily.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles
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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 15 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 20 an hour
Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international... magazine editions that are read around the world. Scientific Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international... magazine editions that are read around the world.

Scientific American seeks a multimedia intern who has an interest in science, health and environmental journalism, and an ability to record, film and report stories visually and in sound. The intern will be fully integrated into our editorial team and contribute to our award-winning coverage of science discoveries, science policy, public health, social science, technology, and insights and innovations that matter.

Description:

Scientific American's multimedia intern will most often research, shoot, record, and produce videos and podcasts, both on their own, and as assistive/complementary content for others' reporting. They will contribute to weekly news and features content for the website, and may also be involved in studio and field productions.

This position pays $20 per hour and is full time-up to 35 hours-for 3-4 months during summer 2023. This position is located in our New York office on a hybrid working model.

Qualifications:

Must have command over audio and video production (a year or more experience in a production environment preferred) and a strong interest in science, health, environment and/or technology topics. An undergraduate degree in a science discipline is preferred but not required.

How to apply:

By March 10, please upload a single document including your cover letter, resume and a portfolio link. We weigh the cover letter heavily.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law" poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles
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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 20 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international... magazine editions that are read around the world. About Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reaches millions of people each month through its print magazine, app, social media and on ScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international... magazine editions that are read around the world.

About the Springer Nature Group

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.

About Scientific American

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge, enhancing our understanding of the world, and advancing social justice. Founded 1845, Scientific American is the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States. It has published articles by more than 200 Nobel Prize winners and reaches more than 6 million people around the world each month through its website, print and digital editions, newsletters and app. It reaches millions more through social media and other platforms.

About the Role

Scientific American is at a pivotal moment and preparing to build the next generation of our entire web platform, and we're looking for a pragmatic and experienced Senior Data Engineer to design and build big ideas.

The first Senior Data Engineer will design and build the foundational technology we used to understand our audience and business.

Flexible work arrangements are available for this role.

This will include:
• Building and maintaining large, performant databases for business and user data
• Creating scalable API REST services to integrate data back into the CMS and reader experience
• Building and maintaining pipelines connecting our own data with third-party services
• Implementing scoring systems and other algorithmic processing to further business initiatives
• Collaborating to generate not only automated reporting from the full suite of data systems but also pipelining data so that it can be used for real-time decisioning
• The role reports into the Director of Engineering. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and business or product minded engineer capable of architecting and building ambitious new systems and platforms.

Responsibilities:
• Work with Data Analysts, Product, and stakeholders to devise practical and effective data solutions for Scientific American.
• Lead the technical effort on ambitious greenfield projects and iterate on the problem space over time.
• Work with DevOps to ensure data systems are stable and well-monitored.
• Vet vendors, and help engineering leadership decide what to build, what to buy, and how it should all fit together.
• Mentor, cross-train, and build consensus with other engineers as the team grows.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
• Demonstrable, multi-year experience in data engineering, including building new systems from scratch.
• Experience maintaining web applications with high traffic levels
• Excellent technical judgement and a predilection towards simplicity and approachability.
• Experience in Python or similar languages.
• Experience implementing ETL pipelines.
• Experience in creating processing that perform calculations and/or other algorithmic analysis.
• Experience working in AWS.
• Experience building greenfield projects from the early idea stages to serving critical roles in production.
• Deep understanding of common open source databases (MySQL, Postgres, etc.).
• Good familiarity with some data processing/analytics technologies (Spark, Torch, Charm, Jupyter, Zeppelin, etc...)
• Past experience in news media, publishing, streaming, or other customer-facing content in general is a huge plus.
• Experience with best practices around testing, security, and privacy compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable collaborating with other engineers and nontechnical stakeholders alike.
• Experience with NLM or other types of semantic analysis would be valuable

If you are an internal applicant please inform your line manager.

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match and contribution
• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
• Multiple Life insurance options
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
• An array of Employee Social Networks

Annualized Base Salary Range: $127,000 - $155,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and skill level.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law" poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles
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Data Analyst, Scientific American Please wait... Date: Nov 6, 2022 Location: New York, US Washington, US Jersey City, US Philadelphia, US Company: Springer Nature Group Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reachesmillions of people each month through itsprintmagazine, app, social media and onScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading Data Analyst, Scientific American

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Date: Nov 6, 2022

Location:
New York, US

Washington, US

Jersey City, US

Philadelphia, US

Company:
Springer Nature Group

Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., reachesmillions of people each month through itsprintmagazine, app, social media and onScientificAmerican.com. We publish expert-written opinions and feature stories; news and feature articles by leading journalists; and award-winning graphics, art and multimedia. Our work is translated in more than 20 international magazine editions that are read around the world.

Purpose of the Role

Our data analyst will partner with editorial, consumer marketing and product & technology teams to grow audience and revenue, and to inform high-impact strategic and operational decisions. You will build reports, conduct data analysis, and make actionable recommendations that impact our business and critical growth goals. This role will be focused on answering open-ended questions with data and meaningful analysis aimed at identifying solutions and opportunities.You will help us bring data and insights into our daily work and decision-making. This role will be the owner and expert on Google Analytics, but will also consolidate and analyze other disparate sources of data (podcast downloads, advertising metrics, social metrics, revenue performance, etc.) and help shape how we integrate and use data going forward.This role is located in our New York, Jersey City, Philadelphia or Washington D.C. office on a hybrid working model.

Flexible work arrangements are available for this role.

Responsibilities:

Help establish group KPIs, track and distribute results in real time or in regular intervals

Partner with product and technology and marketing to ensure metrics are appropriately defined, implemented, and tested across our digital assets

Design, build, and maintain key reports, dashboards and analyses utilizing Web Analytics tools (Google Analytics), R, Python, and other reporting and visualization tools

Advise and fulfil ad-hoc analysis and requests.

Advance and automate existing reports to reduce manual overhead.

Assist various testing and optimization efforts by performing in-depth and ad-hoc analysis of information from multiple data sources (web analytics data, marketing data, newsletter data, subscription data, alternate platforms as well as external data) to assist data informed decision making at all levels

Prepare and present a monthly report on performance and KPIS

Support strategic decision-making of senior team with analysis and presentations

Own Google Analytics data definitions and event tracking and oversee a transition to GA4

Liaise with other analytics resources within Springer Nature to ensure coordination and implementation of best practices.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

BA/BS required with a strong analytical/quantitative background or equivalent experience (e.g. Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Physics, Computer Science etc.)

2+ years of data analytics experience, with a strong preference for experience in digital media web analytics

Ability to tell a story with data

A strong quantitative, creative, and problem-solving mindset

Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.

Good working knowledge of SQL and one other technical language (Python, R, JS or solution specific language)

Expertise with enterprise Web Analytics systems and media/ publishing industry experience is preferred

Familiarity with analytics data products (e.g. Google suite: Datastudio, Looker, BigQuery, Dataform, Colab, Analytics, Google Tag Manager or equivalent from other vendors)

Ability to learn and apply new systems, methodologies, and practices to improve day-to-day work

Demonstrable experience of using data insights and analytics to add tangible value in media/publishing environments

Excellent analytical problem solving capabilities

Well organized and accurate with good time management

Statistics, data science or coding experience is beneficial but not essential

If you are an internal applicant please inform your line manager.

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

\* Medical, Dental and Vision

\* 401(k) with company match and contribution

\* Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off

\* Flexible Spending and Commuter programs

\* Multiple Life insurance options

\* Disability coverage

\* Tuition Assistance

\* Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance

\* Employee Assistance Program

\* Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts

\* An array of Employee Social Networks

Annualized Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and skill level.

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles.

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http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
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