What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager, Publisher Relationships position at newsbreak?
About NewsBreak
NewsBreak is redefining the way users interact with local news and their communities. By bridging local users, local content creators, and local businesses, our mission is to foster safer, more vibrant, and authentically connected lives. Through robust collaborations with thousands of local publishers and businesses across the nation, NewsBreak is revolutionizing how a new wave of readers access and engage with essential, locally sourced content & information.
Since our inception in 2015, our trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. We proudly stand as the nation’s premier local news app.
As a Series-C unicorn startup, our headquarter nestles in the tech hub of Mountain View, California, with other offices in New York City and Seattle. For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about
About the Role
This role is part of the Business Development team at NewsBreak. This team identifies and sources new quality content partnership opportunities across the US. In order to do this, we build strong relationships with content partners that range from large media groups to small local publications and individual content creators. The Publisher Relationships Manager will own a portfolio of partners, ensuring the success of the relationship and projects associated. In addition, the Publisher Relationships Manager will find ways to maximize partner engagement, revenue opportunities and leverage cross-disciplinary internal teams to provide strategic counsel and insight. The role will require an individual who is proactive, not afraid to get his/her hands dirty, and is comfortable navigating through complex environments.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a client-facing partner, supporting BD in deal negotiations, structuring, and post-deal insights.
- Collaborate with key accounts and BD leads to address inquiries, resolve reporting issues, and optimize content delivery.
- Work with BD, product, and engineering to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new partners.
- Track and manage partner agreements, pricing history, and key contract timelines.
- Maintain critical account performance databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Provide timely revenue reports and insights to strengthen publisher relationships.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or at least 2 years of account management experience in digital media, tech, or a similar industry.
- Passion for digital media and startups, with a curious mindset and eagerness to learn in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong communicator who can engage partners, simplify complex data, and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Comfortable working closely with product and engineering teams to improve partner experience and drive innovation.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills; proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
Benefits
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
Annual Base Pay Range
$100,000 - $134,000 USD
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Salary : $100,000 - $134,000
