The Economist Group
A full-time engineering role in The Economist Group’s new AI Lab focused on exploring generative AI for journalism. The engineer will help build and ship zero-to-one LLM-powered systems that preserve The Economist’s editorial voice and test multimodal products (especially audio). The role involves close collaboration with design, product, and editorial teams and will directly influence how readers interact with the organisation’s journalism.
The Economist Group is a global media and information-services company dedicated to the pursuit of progress for individuals, organisations and the world. Founded in 1843, it operates through three brands — The Economist, Economist Enterprise, and Economist Education — delivering independent journalism, expert analysis, and intelligence on international business and world affairs. Based in London and serving a global audience, the Group provides content, events, subscriptions, and services in both digital and print formats.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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