About NewsBreak
Founded in 2015, NewsBreak is the Content Intelligence platform shaping the future content economy. With over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform delivers highly personalized local news and information powered by advanced AI, recommendation systems, and adtech.
Recognized by Fast Company as #32 on the Top Workplaces for Innovators, we're proud to be Great Place to Work® certified and home to a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale.
Together, we reached unicorn status in 2021, and we remain committed to continuing this high-growth trajectory with the right team to fulfill our mission: building the infrastructure layer for content intelligence.
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We are looking for a seasoned Senior Product Manager to lead core initiatives in our Ads B2B platform, including cross-platform SDKs (iOS, Android, Web), publisher portal, and ad format innovation. This is a mission-critical role at the heart of our billion-dollar monetization business.
You will own the strategy and execution for how publishers integrate with our ad platform, drive monetization outcomes, and access real-time insights. The ideal candidate blends strong technical depth with a business mindset, thrives in ambiguity, and can align teams around a bold, scalable vision.
Responsibilities- Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our Ads SDKs (iOS/Android/Web) and publisher-facing tools
- Lead the design and rollout of innovative, high-performing, and privacy-compliant ad formats
- Define technical product requirements in close collaboration with engineering, design, and data science
- Build a best-in-class publisher integration and onboarding experience through our SDKs and portal
- Closely collaborate with publisher partners, understand their policy and quality requirements and help publishers achieve good Ads user experience
- Partner with external publishers, internal GTM teams, and monetization ops to drive adoption and performance, take ownership of publisher revenue growth as a result of integrating with our product
- Deeply understand the ad tech landscape (RTB, mediation, formats, measurement, etc.) and shape our roadmap accordingly
- Monitor performance metrics and user feedback to continuously iterate and improve product-market fit
- Evangelize SDK and portal capabilities internally and externally
- 6+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years in ads, SDK, or B2B platform domains
- Proven success in shipping cross-platform SDKs and technical products used by external developers
- Deep understanding of digital advertising ecosystem, including RTB, programmatic bidding, and mediation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using SQL or other data tools
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—able to influence at all levels
- Technical fluency; able to partner effectively with engineering on complex integration and platform architecture topics
- Bonus: Previous experience in mobile monetization or working directly with publishers
- 6+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years in ads, SDK, or B2B platform domains
- Proven success in shipping cross-platform SDKs and technical products used by external developers
- Deep understanding of digital advertising ecosystem, including RTB, programmatic bidding, and mediation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using SQL or other data tools
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—able to influence at all levels
- Technical fluency; able to partner effectively with engineering on complex integration and platform architecture topics
- Bonus: Previous experience in mobile monetization or working directly with publishers
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
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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
