Venture Intern_NexBreak Venture (Growth Engineering) at NewsBreak

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">About NewsBreak</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Recognized by&nbsp;<em data-stringify-type="italic">Fast Company</em> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you’re inspired to dream big, innovate fast, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, visit&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="http://www.newsbreak.com/about" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://www.newsbreak.com/about" data-sk="tooltip_parent">www.newsbreak.com/about</a></p></div><p>Our Corporate Venture team, NexBreak Venture, is seeking a Growth Engineer Intern to ideate, validate, and launch AI-native products from concept to early traction, with a specific focus on engineering the growth mechanics that turn a prototype into a scalable business.</p> <div class="WordSection1"> <p><strong>Roles&nbsp;and&nbsp;Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">This is a 0→1 builder position for someone who can code growth loops, instrument experiments, and drive measurable traction, not just recommend it.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Design, build, and ship technical growth mechanisms: acquisition funnels, onboarding flows, referral/viral loops, activation triggers, and monetization experiments.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Stand up lightweight analytics and experimentation infrastructure (tracking, A/B testing, cohort analysis) to measure what's working and iterate fast.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Rapidly prototype and test growth hypotheses across new AI products, then hand off winning mechanics to product teams.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Must&nbsp;have</strong>:</p> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from a top-tier university. MBA a plus, not required.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong, hands-on coding ability (able to build and ship, not just spec) — Python/SQL/JS or similar, plus familiarity with growth/analytics tooling.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">3+ years of experience in growth engineering, software engineering, or a technical product/growth/GTM/monetization role.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Founder's mindset, builder's mentality, and strong problem-solving skills.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Excellent communication and executive presence — able to turn experiment data into a clear recommendation for decision-makers.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus point:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Passion&nbsp;for&nbsp;innovative&nbsp;technologies&nbsp;and&nbsp;artificial&nbsp;intelligence,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;pulse&nbsp;on&nbsp;key&nbsp;trends,&nbsp;themes&nbsp;and&nbsp;players</li> </ul> Hourly Pay: $40- $60</div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay may vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.</div><div class="title">Annual Base Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$40</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$60 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15apsJLgHq1p5NJR3fzFmdctKX4QIzzf2/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=110601223912453011659&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true" target="_blank">CPRA Privacy Notice for California Candidates</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>