Our Mission

With an emphasis on backstory and explanation, Newsbound is breaking away from the breaking news cycle. We’re working to engage users who are motivated to learn about complex ongoing stories, but feel overwhelmed by the pace and fluency of the 24-hour news system.  Via creative content and a unique user experience, we’re making it easier to both wrap your head around a new story and catch up on it when you fall behind.

About The Company

Led by Josh Kalven, we’re a small team working out of San Francisco’s Mission District. In 2011, we produced prototype content focusing on the federal budget process and the debate over the filibuster in the U.S. Senate. Here’s a sample:

Through this early content development and subsequent user research, we identified several key problems and opportunities in the news ecosystem. We’re now working on a one-of-a-kind product that fills these gaps and we can’t wait to share it with you.

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Want To Work With Us?

Newsbound is looking for writers, designers, and developers who share our interest in creating a more accessible and engaging news experience. If you fit the bill, drop us a line. We’d love to see your work and hear more about why this project interests you.