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 Scoopz
Scoopz is a fast-growing consumer startup building the next evolution of short-form video. We’re engineers, product thinkers, and builders at heart, obsessed with shipping fast and learning faster. Our product goes beyond endless scrolling, we’re creating interest-based video communities where real people actually connect.
If you like solving hard problems at scale, moving with startup speed, and working with a team that values ownership, curiosity, and impact over titles, you’ll feel right at home here.
What You’ll Do
- Build and ship features for the Scoopz iOS app using Swift
- Collaborate with designers and product managers to turn ideas into polished user experiences
- Help improve app performance, reliability, and overall code quality
- Learn how to read, understand, and contribute to an existing production codebase
- Participate in code reviews and learn best practices from senior engineers
- Debug issues and help maintain a high-quality app experience
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with Swift and basic iOS development (personal projects, internships, or coursework count!)
- Familiarity with UIKit and/or SwiftUI
- Basic understanding of mobile app concepts (networking, state, UI)
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take ownership of your work
- Passion for consumer products and great user experiences
Nice to Have
- Personal iOS apps, side projects, or open-source contributions
- Experience with REST APIs or backend integration
- Exposure to app architectures like MVVM
- Interest in video, social, or creator-focused products
Why You’ll Love Working at NewsBreak Scoopz Team
- Real impact early, your work ships to production and reaches users
- Learn directly from experienced startup engineers
- Fast feedback loops and high ownership
- A culture that values curiosity, growth, and execution
- Opportunity to grow quickly as the company scales
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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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
