Full-Time

Content Operations Specialist

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

NewsBreak

NewsBreak

201-500 employees

Digital platform for news aggregation and distribution

Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$70k - $82kAnnually

+ Bonus + Options

Entry, Junior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Onsite 4 days a week in Mountain View, CA office is required.

Category
Content Strategy
Editing & Proofreading
Content & Writing
Required Skills
Communications
Journalism
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Linguistics, Digital Media, Library and Information Science, Communications, Creative Writing, English, or a related field. At least 1-2 years of experience in operations or strategy is preferred
  • A solid understanding of journalism principles and ethics is essential. Candidates must possess the ability to stay up-to-date to the current events and critically analyze news content
  • Excellent logical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Deep engagement with PGC and UGC products
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to function effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and tackling large, complex problems.
Responsibilities
  • Curate compelling news content surfaced by algorithm and evaluate for engagement and strategic value
  • Improve algorithm that autonomously identifies and packages relevant news content.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to identify bugs, implement enhancements, and develop methods to algorithmically identify fake news, thereby improving overall content ecosystem health
  • Develop and apply a robust framework and metrics for measuring content quality.
  • Work closely with external vendors and internal researchers to collect, review, and deliver high-quality content data.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to initiate new data collection projects, gathering requirements, crafting guidelines, and training the content annotation team.

NewsBreak is a digital platform that provides a variety of news articles and stories to its users. It aggregates news from multiple sources, including independent contributors, and presents it in a user-friendly format. The platform covers a wide range of topics, including local news, global events, lifestyle, and entertainment, which helps it appeal to a diverse audience. Unlike traditional news outlets, NewsBreak focuses on content aggregation and distribution, allowing it to quickly adapt to the interests of its users. The company primarily generates revenue through advertising, leveraging its large user base to attract advertisers, and may also earn income through partnerships with news providers and content creators. The goal of NewsBreak is to offer a comprehensive news experience that keeps users informed about various topics while providing a platform for advertisers to reach a broad audience.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$136M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into video advertising aligns with rising video content consumption trends.
  • AI-driven content personalization can enhance user experience and engagement.
  • Mobile-first strategy optimization is crucial as mobile traffic dominates global website visits.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging local news platforms using AI could threaten NewsBreak's market share.
  • Rise of misinformation poses a risk to NewsBreak's reputation and user trust.
  • Increasing use of ad-blockers may reduce effectiveness of NewsBreak's advertising revenue.

What makes NewsBreak unique

  • NewsBreak focuses on hyper-local content, enhancing user engagement and retention.
  • The platform's Contributor Network provides local news coverage in underrepresented communities.
  • NewsBreak is the first app IAB Tech Lab Open Measurement certified using Prebid integration.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefits

Team Activity Budget