About the role
About NewsBreak
Founded in 2015, NewsBreak is the Content Intelligence platform shaping the future content economy. With over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform delivers highly personalized local news and information powered by advanced AI, recommendation systems, and adtech.
Recognized by Fast Company as #32 on the Top Workplaces for Innovators, we're proud to be Great Place to Work® certified and home to a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale.
Together, we reached unicorn status in 2021, and we remain committed to continuing this high-growth trajectory with the right team to fulfill our mission: building the infrastructure layer for content intelligence.
If you’re inspired to dream big, innovate fast, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about
About the Role
You are the "Navigator" of the App Matrix strategy. Leveraging NewsBreak's mature traffic pool, you will identify market opportunities and define brand-new products. This role requires exceptional business acumen, data-driven insights, and the decisiveness to validate ideas through MVPs in an ambiguous environment.
Responsibilities
- 0-to-1 Strategy: Lead the full product lifecycle from opportunity discovery and MVP definition to global scaling.
- Data-Driven Growth: Design scientific A/B tests and analyze user behavior data to iterate products and optimize acquisition, retention, and engagement.
- Product Vision: Define long-term roadmaps, ensuring powerful synergy between matrix products and the core NewsBreak ecosystem.
- Cross-functional Leadership: Act as the product owner to drive Design, Engineering, and Marketing teams, removing blockers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in B2C mobile internet products (Content, Social, or Utility apps).
- Proven track record of successfully launching a product from 0 to 1 and achieving Product-Market Fit (PMF).
- Exceptional analytical skills; expert in SQL and user behavior analysis tools.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Global product vision and understanding of the US mobile internet market trends.
- High aesthetic standards for UI/UX and strong user empathy.
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
- Top-tier 401(K) plan with company matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- FSA and commuter benefits programs
- Team activity budget
Aplyr's read
NewsBreak leverages technology to connect communities with localized news, attracting tech-savvy professionals passionate about media innovation.
What's promising
- •Focus on AI and machine learning enhances content personalization.
- •Recent roles indicate investment in advanced technology and infrastructure.
- •Opportunities for growth through programs like the Engineering High-Potential Launch.
What to watch
- •High reliance on technology may limit traditional journalism roles.
- •Potential for content bias due to algorithm-driven curation.
- •Rapid tech advancements could lead to frequent role changes.
Why NewsBreak
- •Local news focus differentiates it from national news platforms.
- •Combines media and technology to deliver personalized news experiences.
- •Offers a blend of full-time and internship roles in AI development.
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About NewsBreak
NewsBreak is a local news and information platform that connects communities with relevant news and updates, leveraging technology to curate content from various sources.
