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.
If you’re inspired to dream big, innovate fast, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our Ad Platform team. In this role, you will leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling to optimize ad delivery, improve targeting, and enhance the overall advertising experience. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and sales, to drive data-driven decision-making and innovation within our ad platform.
Responsibilities
- Analyze large-scale datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimizing ad performance and revenue.
- Design A/B experiments to evaluate and improve ad products, bidding strategies, and user engagement.
- Provide actionable insights through data visualization, reporting, and dashboards.
- Work closely with engineers to build scalable data pipelines and real-time machine learning systems.
- Collaborate with product managers to define key performance metrics and guide product roadmaps with data-driven insights.
- Utilize advanced statistical techniques and algorithms to measure and enhance ad personalization and recommendation systems.
- Participate, research and implement machine learning models and data-driven solutions to improve ad targeting, ranking, and delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or machine learning, preferably in an advertising or digital marketing environment.
- Strong programming skills in Python, R, or SQL, with experience in big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, or TensorFlow.
- Expertise in statistical analysis, A/B testing, and causal inference.
- Experience working with large-scale ad datasets and real-time bidding (RTB) platforms is a plus.
- Knowledge of ad attribution, auction dynamics, and user behavior modeling.
- Ability to communicate complex data insights in a clear and concise manner to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Why join us?
- Be part of a fast-growing team that drives innovation in digital advertising.
- Work on cutting-edge machine learning and optimization problems at scale.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Collaborate with talented professionals in a fast-growing and impactful industry.
We offer a competitive benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family (100% coverage for employee)
- Top-tier 401(K) plan with company matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- FSA, HSA and commuter benefits programs
- Team activity budget
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or machine learning (preferably in advertising or digital marketing)
- Strong programming skills in Python, R, or SQL
- Experience with big data technologies such as Spark or Hadoop
- Experience with TensorFlow or similar ML frameworks
- Expertise in statistical analysis, A/B testing, and causal inference
- Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with large-scale ad datasets and real-time bidding (RTB) platforms
- Knowledge of ad attribution, auction dynamics, and user behavior modeling
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
