Summary
Jason Bernert is a Senior Software Engineer with 11 years of experience crafting data-driven editorial products that blend storytelling, design, and technology. He has led newsroom engineering and design efforts at The Washington Post and now builds LLM-powered tools and prototypes for The New York Times R&D team, working closely with Cooking, Wirecutter, and Audience teams. His background spans product design, visual storytelling pipelines, and interactive multimedia—skills honed through award-winning work on longform graphics, news apps, and live election experiences. Comfortable moving between research, prototyping, and production, he brings a rare combination of newsroom sensibilities and hands-on engineering. Based in Philadelphia, he pairs a journalism BA with deep practical experience translating complex reporting needs into elegant technical products.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism at University of Oregon
Rex Putnam High School