Director of Social Media

Come build The Disney of the 21st Century with us!

At Inkitt, we believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed. Our mission is to discover hidden talents and turn them into globally successful authors. Traditional publishing often leaves authors behind with human editors responsible for selecting books fit for publication. Inkitt is a pioneer at the forefront of data-driven publishing. By inventing an algorithm which analyzes users' reading behavior to identify hits, we have removed subjectivity from the traditional publishing equation. This gives Inkitt the unique ability to discover hidden talents that might otherwise have gone unnoticed

Are you a builder? We are looking for the change-makers of the world; the people who build the blueprint anytime they are unsatisfied with the status quo. Come build The Disney of the 21st Century with us by developing our books, audiobooks, creation of games, TV shows and movies!

What you'll do:

• Extremely Hands On: content creation and managing content creator team members and freelancers
• Unique Strategy: the primary goal is to create and maintain unique social media strategies to grow our online presence to improve our marketing and conversion efforts
• Vision: set the vision and manage overall content strategy and performance for all social media channels, continuously innovating with new formats and platforms
• Create: create original content, manage posts and analyze metrics to gauge the success of our social media campaigns
• Data-Driven: utilize data-driven insights to adjust the social media strategy for optimal results. Share data and results to demonstrate channel health, community engagement, plus test-and-learn opportunities
• Trends: stay updated on the latest social media trends, tools and best practices
• Build and Lead: build and lead the Social Media Team and content creators to ideate, create, and curate engaging content, including text, images, videos and graphics

Who you are:

• 5+ years of experience in social media with significant growth in follower engagement
• Startup hungry; you excel in a fast-paced, scrappy environment and you welcome new challenges
• Committed to building an in-person work culture; you prefer a hybrid work model
• Not afraid of the camera; you love creating content yourself!
• Resourceful, scrappy and an excellent problem solver
• At the crossroads of creativity and data; you're able to analyze data to assess performance of social media strategies
• You are able to context switch from strategy to player coach roles
• Comprehensive knowledge of social media strategies, platforms, influencer trends, creative practices, and internet/pop culture, while staying consistently updated on platform changes and trends
• Has the creativity to develop a unique content strategy and identify new opportunities for growth
• Excellent storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across different teams
• Ability to project manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on business needs
• Proven experience building, growing and managing teams
• Ability to solve problems and identify opportunities through the use of data and analytics, market research and strategic frameworks
• Ability to work to in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Tracking social analytics and distilling them into actionable takeaways

What we offer:

• Stock options for all full-time employees! We believe everyone deserves a piece of ownership for when we become the Disney of the 21st Century
• 401k to help you save and invest in your future (US)
• Health benefits that align with your local market, offering a variety of different coverages for medical, dental and vision
• A hybrid model in San Francisco and Berlin offices where 3 days per week are dedicated to in-person collaboration in parallel with remote work
• Lunches served in San Francisco Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Lunches and dinners served in Berlin Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Professional coaching for People Managers and employees who have been with Inkitt for 2+ years
• Dedicated budget for team-building events
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Free access to our Galatea App, get your read on
• Unlimited budget for self-development books, on us
• Donation to charity of your choice on your work anniversary
• Stocked micro-kitchens with snacks and drinks to keep you energized
• Class Pass health club for US Inkers to feel their best!
• Berlin'ers gym membership
• Berlin'ers virtual assistant
• Arguably the best perk? Getting to bring your fur-ever friend to our Berlin and San Francisco offices

How we've been doing:

• We're a well-funded, mission-driven, Series B company with top-tier investors like NEA, HV Capital and Kleiner Perkins. Recently, Inkitt has raised $59 million, which is one of the largest Series B funding rounds on record for a Berlin-based business. We believe we provide authors with a platform that fosters their passion for writing and gives them the chance to be discovered
• We're the 8th fastest-growing company in Europe, and 1st in Germany!
• We're excited to share we've signed Entertainment 360 to represent Inkitt and our authors in the world of film and television!

At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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