Chief of Staff
San Francisco
Operations Team – Operations /
Full Time /
Hybrid
About Us:
Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century - the pioneer at the forefront of technology and entertainment. By leveraging AI in combination with predictive algorithms, we discover great stories and turn them into blockbuster hits: from text, to audiobooks, to video, merchandise, games, and eventually theme parks. Currently, we generate a new $1M ebook novel every 4 weeks and distribute directly to consumers through our Galatea app. Inkitt is the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world with a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. With our recent expansion into the TV space with GalateaTV, we’re well on our way to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.
About You:
We’re looking for Inkers that are passionate, excited and motivated to help us build the Disney of the 21st century! As our next Chief of Staff you will be a key factor in the growth of our company.
A Typical Day in the Life:
- Own strategic projects aligned with the CEO’s top priorities, partnering with other senior leaders to deliver results for the business
- Identify and address potential bottlenecks or challenges hindering the achievement of strategic objectives, implementing proactive solutions to mitigate risks
- Be the "voice" of our CEO and leadership, representing the requirements, objectives, and mentality when approaching our mission-critical projects
- Monitoring trends in AI and all things entertainment to make sure the company is maintaining a competitive advantage/edge
- Utilize scripting expertise to optimize and automate workflow processes
- Facilitate communication and coordination among various departments to ensure alignment with company objectives and priorities
- Assist with a variety of other day-to-day responsibilities to ensure smooth team and organizational operations
What You'll Bring:
- 3+ years of experience in related field
- Entrepreneurial experience (Tech experience is a plus)
- Experience in a B2C businesses
- CS degree or in a relating field
- Skills: Powerful combination of IQ, EQ, and Communications skills – it’s important to develop a solid grasp of business strategy and progress, display a diplomatic balance of sharing the vision well, while being sensitive to the people with whom you are communicating
- Driving results with operational excellence: It’s necessary to constantly be driving to the big picture, and connected to the overall agenda, without losing sight of the myriad of things needed to ensure things keep moving and where personal ownership and involvement can help remove barriers and drive results
- Strong business judgment, influencing skills, leadership and integrity are essential for this position
- Strong Product orientation and knowledge of how Product and Tech leaders work better together
What We’ll Offer:
- 401k plan, designed to help you save for the future
- Health benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Professional coaching after two years with us
- Team-building events, including our annual Tulum trip
- Unlimited access to our Galatea app
- Unlimited budget for self-development books
- Charity donation of your choice at your one year anniversary
- Snacks and drinks from our micro-kitchens
- Class Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employees
- Dog/cat friendly offices in Berlin and San Francisco
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 that 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
$90,000 - $120,000 a year
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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