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Principal AI Engineer

The Baltimore Banner, a Pulitzer Prize-winning news organization, is looking for a Principal AI Engineer for a unique, two-year grant-funded position to lead AI innovation in local journalism. The candidate will collaborate across multiple departments to develop and deploy AI solutions that enhance newsroom efficiency, content discovery, personalization, and business intelligence.

Skills

  • Expertise in AI/ML development and deployment, especially generative AI and large language models.
  • Proficiency in Python programming for AI and machine learning.
  • Experience with AI cloud services on Azure, AWS, or GCP, including prompt engineering and model fine-tuning.
  • Strong communication skills to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Problem-solving skills with critical and creative thinking.
  • Experience managing collaborative and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and deployment of AI applications across departments in partnership with stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with editorial, product, engineering, audience, and business teams to develop AI-enabled solutions.
  • Serve as AI evangelist, advising on adoption and responsible governance of emerging AI technologies.
  • Optimize and fine-tune AI models using Azure OpenAI and other commercial platforms like AWS.
  • Ensure AI solutions integrate smoothly with existing systems and infrastructure.
  • Partner with internal and external experts to maintain scalable, performant, and innovative AI solutions.
  • Participate in a national cohort of AI fellows sharing knowledge across the media industry.
  • Conduct robust model testing, validation, and integration into workflows.
  • Document technical processes and best practices to foster continuous learning.
  • Stay current with AI technology advancements through research.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.

Benefits

  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • 401K retirement savings plan with company match
  • Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, and FSA/HSA
  • Sick Leave with rollover eligibility
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 11 Paid National Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Company-paid access to a wellness platform supporting mental, financial, and physical wellbeing
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$140,000/yr - $160,000/yr
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Full-time, onsite
DATE POSTED
July 19, 2025
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