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 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

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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

Oct 30, 2025

Experience as a SWE at NewsBreak

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Competitive benefits - Hardworking and collaborative colleagues - Good sense of ownership over projects - Flexible - Great leadership and sense of company direction

Cons

- Can be a bit far of a commute for some

5.0

Oct 30, 2025

If you’re self-driven, this is the right place for you

Mba rotational program

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You have the freedom to define your own work scope. New products and features are constantly being developed, making it an exciting and fast-moving environment. 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. The company also provides lunch, dinner, and unlimited snacks.

Cons

If you’re used to a traditional corporate-style environment, this may not be the right fit. You’ll often need to take ownership and proactively drive initiatives. The culture is highly engineer-driven, so having a good understanding of engineering or a willingness to learn will help you integrate and succeed.

5.0

Oct 30, 2025

A Culture of Innovation, Agility, and Purpose

Director of infrastructure

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A highly dynamic and innovative environment that encourages continuous improvement and embraces change. The team combines practical problem-solving with visionary goals, creating a strong sense of purpose and momentum.

Cons

The high speed of change requires strong adaptability and self-management.

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