Senior Principal, NewsBreak Ventures at NewsBreak

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Venture Capital, AI, MediaIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of progressive business experience in early-stage venture investing
Existing network in the San Francisco Bay Area’s startup ecosystem
Undergraduate and MBA degree at a top-tier program
Excellent business sense, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Deep interest in analyzing data with the ability to distill trends and provide principled recommendations
Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills and strong executive presence with an ability to present thoughtful input to decision-making
Passion for innovative technologies and artificial intelligence, with a strong pulse on key trends, themes and players
5+ years at an early-stage venture firm, focused on AI technology and media verticals (ideal candidate)
High-energy self-starter who builds trusted relationships with founders, generates consistent deals, understands approaches to building products and companies, and drives value for founders through professional insights and special projects (ideal candidate)

Responsibilities

Actively source deals and manage our pipeline. Build relationships across startups, venture capital firms, startup accelerators, and other ecosystem partners
Lead diligence and execute deals by evaluating thesis fit, financial models, leadership quality, business execution, and other relevant variables
Serve as committed partner to portfolio teams as they navigate the entrepreneurial journey. Discern what makes portfolio companies unique and how NewsBreak can support their growth trajectories through technical enablement (user acquisition, product-led growth, monetization etc.)
Lead internal firm operations, including quarterly reporting, fund administration, marketing efforts, portfolio gatherings, annual meetings, and platform operations

Skills

Venture Capital

Deal Sourcing

Due Diligence

Investment Evaluation

Financial Modeling

Portfolio Management

Startup Ecosystems

AI Technology

Media Investments

Founder Relationships

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

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

Risks

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.

Differentiation

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.

Upsides

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.

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