Does NewsBreak pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NewsBreak employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NewsBreak. This rating has improved by 25% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NewsBreak?

85% of NewsBreak employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NewsBreak 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NewsBreak?

Software Engineer (6) , Senior Software Engineer (5) , Content Writer (4) , Business Development (2) , Content Creator (2) , Content Specialist (2) , Editor (2) , Engineering (2) , Freelance Writer (2) , Individual Contributor (2) , Intern (2) , Product Manager (2) , Team Lead (2)

What are the pros of working at NewsBreak according to real employee reviews?

"Hardworking and collaborative colleagues" ((in 5 reviews)); "It’s challenging but fun, and offers a rare opportunity to observe and learn from a Series C startup—sizable enough to have structure, yet still facing dynamic, evolving problems." ((in 4 reviews)); "Competitive benefits" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NewsBreak according to real employee reviews?

"Awful culture" ((in 8 reviews)); "Below average pay" ((in 5 reviews)); "Bad diversity" ((in 4 reviews)); "Bad leadership, extreme misinformation, poor communication from upper management, you are frequently written off for writing anything except hate against black people ex pretty much any other race especially white people racism is not tolerated to be written about." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about NewsBreak layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about NewsBreak layoffs and their outlook for job security at NewsBreak in 2026.

What are the top reviewed NewsBreak locations?

Mountain View , New York , San Francisco , Chicago , Dallas , Bellevue , Mountain Home , Oklahoma City , Washington , China Grove , Johnson City , Los Angeles , Fremont , Seattle , Portland , Forsyth

NewsBreak reviews

4.3

85% would recommend to a friend

(70 total reviews)

Jeff Zheng

96% approve of CEO

90% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Career opportunities

4.2

Culture & values

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Senior management

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

NewsBreak has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 70 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The NewsBreak employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

70 reviews

5.0

Nov 3, 2025

A high-impact, fast-moving environment with real ownership – ideal for builders

Product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work here is dynamic and impactful, offering plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. You get to be part of ambitious projects that move quickly and make a visible difference. The environment pushes you to think critically, take ownership, and continuously improve — great for those who want to accelerate their personal and professional growth.

Cons

The pace and expectations can be demanding, and achieving an ideal work-life balance may be challenging at times. Success here requires adaptability, resilience, and comfort with change.

4.0

Nov 3, 2025

Engaging work and great coworkers in a fast-paced environment

Business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Opportunity to work on a variety of projects that keep the work interesting and engaging -Meaningful and enjoyable work that allows for creativity and problem-solving -Supportive, talented coworkers who make collaboration enjoyable -Catered lunches that add a nice perk to the office experience

Cons

-Hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week — great for collaboration, though can be less flexible for some -Fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly -Cross-team communication is improving but can still be challenging at times -Compensation could be more competitive compared to industry standards

4.0

Oct 31, 2025

Good people and great learning

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to work with some of the smartest people. Comp and perks are good

Cons

nothing yet enjoying it so far

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