Twitter has changed the way people communicate. Now we have a substantial opportunity to change how marketers interact with our rapidly growing user base. We are creating a world-class team of media professionals, and seeking an experienced Account Manager to develop our business with advertisers and their agencies. 

Who We Are

Twitter Next is a global team of marketers, creatives, technologists, program managers, developers, data scientists, and analysts – all dedicated to dreaming up and building ideas worth talking about for brands. 

“The Lab” is an embedded team within Twitter Next that specifically combines design, data science, and technology to push the limits of what’s possible with Twitter for our most ambitious brand and agency partnerships. We are looking to add an Associate Creative Technologist, eager to grow their capabilities alongside a high-performing team.

Who You Are

As an Associate Creative Technologist, you combine technical know-how with a creative mindset. You are excited about the opportunity of working closely with multidisciplinary team members to help craft unique experiences and solutions that drive measurable impact for Twitter’s customers. You are entrepreneurial, self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You have a reputation of being a creative problem-solver who is comfortable navigating ambiguity and able to see a way where others might not. You are committed to continuously improving yourself because you are curious, open to new ideas and passionate about experimenting with emerging tools, technologies or products. 

What You’ll Do

• You’ll become an expert in Twitter’s platform and technologies to help translate high-level creative briefs into viable, headline-worthy experiences for Twitter’s top advertisers
• Collaborate with senior staff on defining functional requirements and managing program deliveries
• Develop prototypes to assess feasibility and illustrate novel ideas
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, providing technical as well as creative inputs
• Engaging in client meetings
• Articulate progress and issues in a timely manner; Be effective in managing up
• Research technical documentation, APIs and integrations with 3P technologies as directed by the project lead
• Proactively evaluate new technologies and beta features to identify opportunities, trends and best practices, sharing insights and learnings with the team

Requirements

• 1-2 years experience working at a creative agency, production studio or tech company with exposure to a diverse range of brand activations, or equivalent experience
• Full-stack development experience; understanding of HTML5, JavaScript (Node.js, React)
• Ability to think outside the box and devise creative workarounds to technical challenges or limitations
• Basic knowledge of architectural principles necessary for designing scalable, extensible and maintainable applications
• Experience in working with APIs and webhooks; Hands-on experience building integrations with Twitter’s API is a plus
• Comfortable establishing and maintaining positive, respectful relationships with peers and external partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
• Portfolio including experiments and side projects
• Awareness of good user experience; Familiarity with ie. Photoshop/Figma, Balsamiq, Keynote
• Research and quantitative skills
• Knowledge about Twitter platform, functionality and ad products

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse Twitter. Twitter is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status.

Notice (Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act)
The expected salary range for this role to be performed in Colorado is USD$99,000.00 - USD$129,000.00. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for participation in Twitter’s Performance Bonus Plan and Equity Incentive Plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.
Twitter offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Twitter's benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce.