MBA Rotational Leadership Program – Content Strategy at NewsBreak

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Media, NewsIndustries

Requirements

Strong domain knowledge in at least one type of non-publisher content (e.g., creator content, short video, knowledge-based content, etc.)
Excellent audience understanding and product instinct—know what content works, for whom, and why
Proven editorial judgment and storytelling sense
Demonstrated experience or potential in sales, business development, and partnership management
Self-starter mentality with the ability to move fast, learn quickly, and lead initiatives with minimal direction
Background in top MBA, consulting, or banking with strong strategic and analytical capabilities
Experience with entrepreneurship, audience growth, or cold starting a business/product (nice to have)
Product design or UX thinking experience related to content or creator tools (nice to have)
Prior exposure to content platforms or creator economy environments (nice to have)

Responsibilities

Build and own new creator content verticals (e.g., fitness, education, lifestyle), designing category strategy, content formats, and engagement models from the ground up
Identify, pitch, and recruit high-potential creators (excluding traditional publishers) across platforms and formats
Use strong editorial instincts and data insights to guide content direction and growth
Develop monetization and incentive mechanisms to drive creator retention and content quality
Collaborate closely with product and marketing teams to shape content tools, UX, and engagement frameworks
Conduct rapid experiments to test hypotheses and iterate on content formats and growth tactics
Serve as the GM of your content vertical, with full accountability for creator pipeline, content output, and audience growth metrics

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Content StrategyBusiness DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentData AnalysisCreator RecruitmentMonetization StrategyUser EngagementEditorial SkillsUX FrameworksMarketing Collaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

The role requires onsite presence 5 days a week in the Mountain View, CA office.

What are the must-have skills for this role?

Must-have skills include strong domain knowledge in non-publisher content like creator content or short video, excellent audience understanding and product instinct, proven editorial judgment and storytelling sense, experience in sales/business development/partnership management, self-starter mentality, and background in top MBA, consulting, or banking with strategic/analytical capabilities.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of background makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have a background in top MBA, consulting, or banking programs with strategic and analytical capabilities, plus must-have skills like domain knowledge in creator content and business development experience; nice-to-haves include entrepreneurship, audience growth, or product design experience.

What is the work setup like at NewsBreak?

The company is a Series-C unicorn startup headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in New York City and Seattle, and this role requires onsite work 5 days a week in Mountain View.

NewsBreak

Digital news aggregation and distribution platform

About NewsBreak

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 maintaining a broad reach in the competitive news and media industry.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$136MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

201-500Employees