ML Scientist Intern

The New York Times•New York, NY

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Times is seeking an inventive and motivated ML Scientist Intern to join its Machine Learning Science Group for the summer of 2027. The intern will develop and deploy machine learning solutions for newsroom and business problems, helping deliver accurate predictions and effective optimization. The role applies machine learning methods in close collaboration with partners across the company. The Machine Learning Science group implements and executes machine learning research with reliability and reproducibility, communicates results and impact to newsroom and business stakeholders, and turns models into data products in collaboration with engineering teams. The internship lasts 10 weeks, begins June 7, 2027, and is based in New York City with a hybrid work arrangement. Interns work 35 hours per week.

Requirements

Experience in computer science, applied mathematics, or another quantitative or computational discipline.
Experience with open-source machine learning or statistical analysis tools.
Coding experience in Python.
Eagerness to collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues in editorial, product management, marketing, and executive leadership groups.

Nice To Haves

Experience with experimental design.

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy machine learning solutions to newsroom and business problems.
Work with Python and tools such as scikit-learn and Google Cloud Platform.
Communicate analysis results clearly and concisely to other members of the organization.
Demonstrate support for and understanding of journalistic independence and commitment to the mission of seeking the truth and helping people understand the world.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available, depending on role.
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s) may be available, depending on role.
Company-matching 401(k) plan may be available, depending on role.
Employee stock purchase plan may be available, depending on role.
Paid vacation may be available, depending on role.
Paid sick days may be available, depending on role.
Paid parental leave may be available, depending on role.
Tuition reimbursement may be available, depending on role.
Professional development programs may be available, depending on role.
Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock, may be available depending on role.