NewsBreak is redefining the way users interact with local news and their communities. By bridging local users, local content creators, and local businesses, our mission is to foster safer, more vibrant, and authentically connected lives. Through robust collaborations with thousands of local publishers and businesses across the nation, NewsBreak is revolutionizing how a new wave of readers access and engage with essential, locally sourced content & information.
Since our inception in 2015, our trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. We proudly stand as the nation’s premier local news app.
As a Series-C unicorn startup, our headquarter nestles in the tech hub of Mountain View, California, with other offices in New York City and Seattle. For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about
Onsite 4 days in our Mountain View, CA office is required.
About the role
As a Content Operations Specialist at NewsBreak, you will join our robust Content team, and play a pivotal role in shaping how our content meets the diverse needs of our audiences. This position bridges content strategy and technology, facilitating the delivery of innovative and trustworthy content products.
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.
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.
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
The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay may vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
Annual Base Pay Range
$70,000—$82,000 USD
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What We Do
NewsBreak is the leading platform for local news and information, with more than 40 million users across America. By using new technology, NewsBreak provides community-focused news and information from over 10,000 sources in a timely and accessible way. NewsBreak is bridging the gap between new technology and traditional local media, offering an innovative digital solution that allows users to get the information they need to live safer, more vibrant, and connected lives.
Based in Mountain View, California, NewsBreak connects users with local information, national publishers, and targeted advertising from local businesses, with increased traffic and revenue that helps strengthen local communities.
We are always looking for great talents. Contact us via [email protected]
Our website:
https://www.newsbreak.com/about
Creator Program:
https://www.newsbreak.com/creators
Publishing Platform:
https://mp.newsbreakapp.com
Android App Download:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.particlenews.newsbreak&hl=en
iOS App Download:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/news-break-personal-local/id1132762804?mt=8
