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Full-Time

Product Manager

Newsletter

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NewsBreak

NewsBreak

201-500 employees

Digital platform for news aggregation and distribution

Compensation Overview

$125k - $155kAnnually

+ Bonus + Options

Mid

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in product management or an equivalent role
  • Experience in newsletter product management
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to execute complex product launches
  • Ability to act decisively in the face of ambiguity
  • User-focused. Skilled at developing high quality product strategies & roadmaps
  • Strong sense of logic and critical thinking skills; data-driven approach to problem-solving
  • Strong sense of internet/technical products and curiosity for innovation
Responsibilities
  • Own the roadmap of NewsBreak Newsletter product, the largest local News newsletter in the US. Continue to drive the growth of the product and increase values for users.
  • Define and build the proper measurement of revenue and user experience, drive the effort to improve the overall ad revenue and user experience on Newsletter Ads
  • Drive integration work with different partners from a technical perspective, including event tracking, user data matching, reporting, etc. Drive new features to empower partners and improve ops efficiency
  • Collaborate closely with the NewsBreak App product team to build a unified user experience
  • Design and launch innovative products that provide unique value to our subscribers and advertisers by leveraging NewsBreak's first-party data and unique user engagement
  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the global NL advertising market and the needs of advertisers
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Ad Ops, Core Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to drive product implementation

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 partner with news providers and content creators to enhance its offerings. The goal of NewsBreak is to deliver 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

$151.4M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • NewsBreak's rapid user growth, with over 50 million monthly users, indicates strong market traction and potential for further expansion.
  • The platform's diverse content, ranging from local news to lifestyle and entertainment, attracts a wide audience, enhancing its appeal to advertisers.
  • Strategic hires, such as Kevin Simon from LinkedIn, bolster NewsBreak's leadership team and product development capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive news and media market requires continuous innovation to maintain user engagement and market share.
  • Reliance on advertising revenue makes NewsBreak vulnerable to fluctuations in the ad market, which could impact financial stability.

What makes NewsBreak unique

  • NewsBreak's focus on local news coverage, supported by its Contributor Network, sets it apart from competitors who primarily focus on national or global news.
  • The platform's certification by IAB Tech Lab for its implementation of the Open Measurement SDK highlights its commitment to transparency and ad quality, distinguishing it from other news aggregators.
  • Partnerships with platforms like Index Exchange and Prebid Mobile for video advertising optimization provide NewsBreak with a competitive edge in ad revenue generation.