Inkitt is hiring: Content Strategy Lead in San Francisco
Inkitt - San Francisco, CA, United States, 94199
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Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by top VCs such as Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into GalateaTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming a next-gen entertainment powerhouse.
The Content Strategy Lead will play a crucial role in shaping the narrative direction of the Galatea story catalogue. This multifaceted role requires a candidate who can combine creative storytelling with data analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in writing novels or screenplays and be skilled in deriving insights from user data. Responsibilities include sourcing, scheduling, and pricing content across 10 local markets, ensuring cost efficiencies, and driving user engagement, retention, and acquisition.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and oversee content strategy for Galatea, including scheduling and pricing of audiobooks and ebooks across 10 markets.
- Collaborate with marketing to leverage content for user acquisition and retention, using paid and organic channels.
- Use data analytics to inform content decisions and optimize strategies based on user feedback.
- Lead and collaborate with creative teams to ensure content aligns with insights, fostering iterative improvement.
- Adapt content strategies to fit local markets while maintaining global standards.
- Monitor and control production costs, ensuring timely delivery within budget to maximize ROI.
Qualifications:
- Preferred MBA or relevant advanced degree.
- Experience in content strategy within a tech-driven, analytical environment.
- Hands-on experience in writing narratives such as novels or screenplays.
- Strong data analytics skills with the ability to translate insights into strategies.
- Deep passion for storytelling and understanding of engaging, successful stories.
- Leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication skills for diverse teams.
Location:
Onsite in San Francisco, CA.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
- Autonomous, solutions-oriented, data-driven, proactive, high-functioning, eager for growth, and passionate about building a pioneering AI x Entertainment company.