Join the team that gives newsrooms back time for real journalism
We believe journalism is one of the most important tasks of our time
Newsrooms report on elections, uncover scandals, hold the powerful to account. But they often do it with tools that get in their way more than they help. Imagine entering the same article manually into two systems, one for online and one for print. Or spending ten minutes searching for the right photo because your asset management manages more than it finds. You want to use AI for headlines, but there is no consistent prompt library. That is the reality in many publishing houses today. Editors spend more time with systems than with research. We build Purple so that this stops. So that publishers can focus on what they do best: journalism.
How we grow together
We are a team that knows publishing from practice. Many of us come straight from the media and technology industries. We are not looking for “rockstars” but for people who understand problems precisely, take responsibility and see things through.
Who we are
We build Purple as a modular platform for editorial, experience and AI. Our benchmark is Media Time and reduced “uncreative time”, not buzzwords.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for people who understand problems precisely, keep solutions simple and think alongside our excellent customers. Quality before perfection. If you are reading this and feel unsure: write to us anyway.
How we work
Clear focus, short paths, honest feedback. We deliver iteratively, measure impact and improve consistently.
What guides us and is non-negotiable for us
One team, one mission
We always act in the best interest of our customers and of Purple. We behave the way we would want a teammate to behave.
Getting better every day
We are hungry to solve difficult problems, to succeed in demanding roles and to work with people who push us to do so.
Ownership mentality
We set ourselves clear goals and stay focused on them until we succeed. We take the initiative, even beyond our direct area of responsibility.
Friendliness and respect
We are a place where people build their careers
(and we are pretty proud of that!)
“What makes me especially proud is that our backend team works so well and we collaborate brilliantly. I find it remarkable that many employees stay with our company for a long time."
- Software Developer
- Senior Software Developer
- Technical Lead Backend
"The exciting thing is that my managers give me a lot of freedom, and micromanagement simply does not exist here. I was never a fan of strong hierarchies, and my team shows that a more relaxed, trust-based leadership style can work excellently."
- Quality Manager (career changer)
- Head of QA
"At Purple there are many exciting topics to discover. Anyone who wants to experience journalism from a different perspective, or to make a difference, is in exactly the right place."
- Working Student Software Developer (master's thesis at Purple)
- Software Developer
- Team Lead Purple Hub
"After two years I realized that project work excites me more than sales. My lead at the time made the switch possible for me. This openness to internal moves is one of the things I value most about Purple."
- Account Executive
- Project Manager
- Senior Project Manager
- Head of Projects
„I am very proud of the trust Stephan and Benjamin place in me as COO. This step shows that ownership is truly lived at Purple. Whoever delivers and takes responsibility gets the room for it.“
- Senior Project Manager
- Head of Project Management
- Chief Operating Officer
Strong work needs a strong environment
According to Kununu, 86% of our employees would recommend us to others. This is partly down to our benefits.
- Hybrid Work: Fully remote outside Berlin, 4 days home office in the Berlin team. In the office at Wittenbergplatz: height-adjustable desks, free team-day lunch.
- Flexible working hours: No fixed 9-to-5. You arrange your time the way it fits.
- 30 days workation: Work from elsewhere in the EU for 30 days a year.
- Mobility: (E-)bike leasing via Jobrad, or BVG/Deutschlandticket with a subsidy.
- Professional development: Udemy, training, conferences, certifications. Whatever takes you further.
- Team events: Volleyball, curling, karaoke, a company offsite once a year.
- Long-term collaboration: Growing together, over years instead of quarters.