Data Scientist, Reuters

Thomson Reuters•United States of America, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reuters is seeking a Data Scientist to develop artificial intelligence products for Reuters News. This role involves creating deep learning, machine learning, and artificial intelligence models using advanced research and cloud platforms, with a focus on data preparation, testing, and performance evaluation. The Data Scientist will work on news technology projects supporting global newsrooms and Reuters' news production strategy, collaborating with various stakeholders to define technological approaches for news dissemination. The position is part of a collaborative team working closely with the CTO on AI and non-AI software products for real-time newsroom operations. The role requires a strategic and practical approach to building news solutions that enhance the use of multimedia content for rapid global information dissemination. Responsibilities include gathering and preparing datasets, training analytical models to understand news consumption, and evaluating systems using performance metrics for strategic decision-making. The Data Scientist will also act as a listener and problem solver, working with editorial and technological stakeholders to identify needs, areas for innovation, and establish the best course of action for delivering user-centric solutions.

Requirements

Demonstrable experience in Python with strong grasp of software engineering standard methodologies such as code-reusability, modularity, use of repos, etc.
Demonstrable, applied experience in ML, deep learning or Computer Vision
Demonstrated expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence tasks such as feature engineering, image processing, NLP, or model training.
Knowledge and experience with recent machine learning frameworks
Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining high quality, robust and maintainable code
Experience in automation, system monitoring, and cloud-native applications, with familiarity in AWS or Azure
Ability to work with large data sets, including preparation, labelling, and analysis tasks
Comfortable with Agile practices
Comfortable with giving web presentations on investigations or work

Responsibilities

Create deep learning, machine learning, and artificial intelligence models using state-of-the-art research and cloud platform solutions.
Focus on data preparation, testing, and evaluation of metric performance.
Work on news technology projects that support global newsrooms and the strategy and execution of Reuters’ news production efforts.
Work with a range of stakeholders both within the newsroom and with the wider business to determine the path forward in how Reuters puts stories out into the world, from a technological perspective.
Work as part of a collaborative team that works closely with the CTO on both AI and non-AI software products that power Reuters’ global newsrooms in real-time.
Work in both a strategic and practical manner, building great news solutions that will aid the way in which Reuters newsrooms use video, photo and text multimedia when getting crucial information around the world at high speed.
Use analytical skills to gather and prepare datasets whilst training analytical models.
Assist with evaluating systems, including the use of performance metrics that allow different business units to make great strategic decisions in a technological space.
Be a great listener and problem solver, working closely with both editorial and technological stakeholders internally to understand pain points, areas for innovation, and will establish the best course of action, in building and delivering practical, innovative solutions with its users’ needs at heart.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role)
Flex My Way policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities
Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Continuous learning and skill development opportunities
Grow My Way programming
Skills-first approach
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives
Market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
Paid holidays (including two company mental health days off)
Parental leave
Sabbatical leave
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee
Optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Fitness reimbursement
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
Access to 529 Plan
Commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Annual Bonus