About the role
About NewsBreak
Local life runs on local information. What happened down the street? Who can fix this? Where should we go tonight? NewsBreak started in 2015 to answer these questions, and today more than 40 million people a month rely on us to follow what’s going on in their zip code.
Three platforms with one vision: powering local life. Led by founder and CEO Jeff Zheng, NewsBreak is our local life and news platform; Nearby AI connects people with local businesses; and NDot AI helps publishers and creators grow and earn.
Building for the long term. A $115 million Series C made us a unicorn in 2021, and we keep investing in our people. We’re Great Place to Work® certified and named to Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators (2025) and Fortune’s Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™ (2026).
Everyone makes an impact. Whether you write code, shape products, tell our story, or run the business, we want people who own projects end to end, stay curious, and speak up. Join us.
Learn more at: NewsBreak, Nearby AI, NDot AI
About the Program
NewsBreak is looking for high-potential MBA graduates to join the Human Resources track of our General Management Rotation Program (MRP), a full-time opportunity designed to cultivate future HR leaders through hands-on experience, executive mentorship, and exposure to strategic HR initiatives across the company. This program is tailored for individuals with 3+ years of prior business experience, and aims to accelerate your development into key HR leadership roles at NewsBreak.
Program Highlights
- A customized leadership rotation experience aligned with your strengths and interests as well as NewsBreak's HR priorities
- 2+ rotations across HR functions within 2–3 years
- Assigned Sr. Executive Sponsor, rotation managers, and dedicated mentors throughout the program
- Minimum of 3 high-impact assignments aligned with core HR objectives and your personal growth plan
- Cross-functional exposure and visibility to senior leadership
- Rotations may involve different locations within the U.S.
Rotation Track
- Human Resources: Total Rewards → Human Resources Business Partner → Talent Acquisition → Employee Relations/HR Compliance
You're a Strong Fit If You Have
- 3–5 years of progressive business experience (e.g., investment banking, strategic consulting, HR consulting, or private equity)
- Currently pursuing or recently completed an MBA from a top-tier program
- Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and structured problem-solving skills
- A passion for data-driven decision-making and people/HR analytics
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders
- Interest in emerging technologies and AI, and an understanding of HR trends and innovation
Come join us! Our fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment offers meaningful work, broad impact, and a platform to grow as a leader in the digital media and tech space.
Benefits
We offer a 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
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.
Annual Base Pay Range
$110,000—$220,000 USD
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