Chicago-based Narrative Science is writing the future. They create software that uses enterprise data to tell stories and compelling narratives. Powered by AI, NS is on the cutting edge of technology.
Senior Software Engineer, Alex Sippel, shared his thoughts on why NS is such a great company to work for. He said, "What I like best about working at Narrative Science is really a combination of three things: awesome, intelligent coworkers, a fascinating and truly compelling company objective, and really interesting work on until-now unsolved problems."
Diving Into the Values at Narrative Science
Innovating and Collaborating
The company greatly values collaboration within the workplace. Collabs between teams and departments are something that employees get very used to. Anna, a Director of Growth Marketing said, "At Narrative Science, teams collaborate every day. When it comes to background, experience, and points of view, we are a very diverse company, and our employees take full advantage of that. It isn't uncommon to see functional teams pulling in members from other teams to work on initiatives together or even just to get another opinion."
Another great thing that Narrative Science believes in is promoting from within. They love their people and when a position opens up, they will always look to their own first. There is a lot of room to grow in this company.
The Culture at Narrative Science
Enjoying the Ride
Narrative Science embraces diverse backgrounds and loves what they can bring to the organization. The NS environment is a very inclusive one filled with so many different experiences and perspectives. NS employees can bring their true selves to work every day.
Working at NS will become a lifestyle. You will be fully implanted into the roaring tech scene in Chicago and throughout the country. Employees attend events and training sessions regularly through their membership with the Illinois Technology Association and other organizations
It is also a culture of giving back. The company and its people thrive on knowledge, and they make sure to do their part in handing that knowledge down and sharing it. They do a lot of giving back to the community. NS employees are encouraged to speak at local events as well as with other tech organizations.
The NS Cares group is a team of Narrative Science employees that works together with area non-profits to support the communities that they work in. It's just one of many employee groups. Some others are:
NS Talent Coordinator Lyndsey Harrell is a part of the Social Committee and said, "Our social committee, which is comprised of volunteers from all different teams, plans a variety of events throughout the year including company outings and in-house parties to embody the company culture. Thanks to this committee, the NS team enjoys everything from pop-up game nights to an annual holiday party, summer party, and Oktoberfest."
The Office at Narrative Science
Finding the Perfect Balance
Narrative Science is based in Chicago and has additional offices in NYC and Seattle. The HQ office is in the heart of the Loop, one of the coolest areas in Chicago. And it is up there with some of the coolest and most modern office spaces in the city. There are kombucha, beer and wine on tap. There are personal phone booths as well as a library for your reading pleasure. This is a place that loves words, so employees will be sure to enjoy that library.
The office is ergonomically designed for the ultimate collaborative atmosphere. The CEO literally had a company come in and watch the way that employees interacted in order to create the most ideal space. There are two seats for every person in the office. That means an assigned desk and then a space that is not assigned. These could be private rooms or even informal common spaces. Employees can choose where they want to work.
The Benefits at Narrative Science
Perks Worth Writing Home About
NS offers its employees a great set of benefits and perks. Some of those include:
Some other great perks include things like a fully loaded kitchen with free tea, soda, and coffee. There is even kombucha on tap, as well as beer and wine for unwinding at the end of a long day. NS also likes to promote healthy habits and employees have gym access and super secure bike parking.
Lastly, the location is amazing. Being in the heart of the Loop is having access to great cafes, restaurants, bars, museums, and so much more. Access to the rooftop allows for some really great company hangouts.
