Director of Marketing, Inkitt

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 just build the solution anytime they are unsatisfied with the status quo. Be a part of the revolution to develop new ways of distributing our books, audiobooks, creating games, and video series!

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

As the Director of Inkitt Marketing your mission will be to grow audiences on our free Inkitt platform. You will be part of an ambitious and skilled team of marketers in the US. Reporting directly to the VP of Growth, you'll work closely with the Inkitt Marketing and Product teams on developing a variety of strategies and make a valuable impact on the future development of Inkitt.

What you'll do:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy to drive 4x growth in readership and authorship by the end of June 2024, relative to December 2023
• Strong preference in non-paid solutions
• Enhance Inkitt's brand presence in the publishing market. Develop and execute brand strategies that clearly communicate the company's value proposition to a global audience
• Build, lead, and mentor a marketing team, ensuring strategic alignment with company goals. Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to support and exceed business objectives
• Strategic vision, capable of both big-picture thinking and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring strategies are both visionary but also grounded
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, like Product Management and Engineering, to align marketing initiatives with overall business objectives

Who you are:

• Track record of successfully delivering growth in two-sided market places (e.g Uber, AirBnB, Spotify, SoundCloud, Fiverr, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills with a growth-hacker mindset and strategic thinking capability
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Preference or working in an office (e.g. at least 3 days a week)
• A deep understanding and experience with at least 2-3 of the following: SEO, social media, viral posts, referral marketing, partnerships and affiliates/influencers
• Experience working with/for senior leadership (e.g. VP level or CEO)
• Avid reader and/or writer
• Experience or knowledge of the publishing industry
• Experience in building and leading high-performing teams (1-3 people)

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
• Newly launched 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 dynamic Series C startup backed by heavyweight investors like NEA, Khosla Ventures, and Kleiner Perkins
• Our mission is clear: to provide authors with an exciting platform that fuels their passion for writing and propels them toward new opportunities for discovery
• We're excited to share we've signed Entertainment 360 to represent Inkitt and our authors in the world of film and television!
• We aim to revolutionize digital storytelling, integrating artificial intelligence to distinguish compelling narratives. We recently secured $37m in Series C funding with investment led by Vinod Khosla of Khosla Ventures

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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