Recruiting Manager, Inkitt
$67-199k
Publishing novels based on site reader engagement
Open for applications
Publishing novels based on site reader engagement
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$67-199k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To discover talented writers and turn them into globally successful authors.
Role
Who you are
- This player/coach position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a hyper-growth environment and is passionate about building high-performing teams
- Proven track record in talent acquisition on high-performing teams, ideally within startups and/or tech companies
- 6+ years of experience in high-growth startups as a senior-level recruiter; experience managing teams is a plus
- Strong sourcing and interviewing skills with a deep understanding of best practices in recruitment. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to hire across a wide range of roles, including technical, non-technical, and executive functions
- Solid knowledge of recruitment technology and tools, as well as a solid understanding of labor market trends and competitive compensation strategies
- Startup Hungry: You are proactive; able to thrive in a fast-paced evolving work environment
- Self starter that can deliver results with limited supervision and thrives in a fast paced environment; willing to roll up your sleeves to go above and beyond to make things successful
- Ability to work closely with cross-functional stakeholder to determine first-class solutions
- Committed to building an in-person work culture; you prefer an onsite or hybrid work model
- Location: San Francisco, CA
What the job involves
- As a Recruiting Lead at Inkitt, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our team during a period of rapid expansion
- You will lead recruitment strategies while also directly engaging in sourcing, interviewing, and hiring top talent
- Hands-On Recruiting: Actively participate in the recruitment process by sourcing, interviewing, and selecting candidates for key roles
- Process Improvement: Implement data-driven approaches to measure recruitment success and identify areas for improvement
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and build a talent pipeline that supports our expansion plans
- Team Development: Provide guidance on best practices and innovative recruitment techniques
- Brand Ambassadorship: Enhance Inkitt’s employer brand by developing and executing initiatives that attract top talent
- Collaboration: Work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and ensure alignment between recruitment efforts and departmental goals. Provide strategic input on role requirements and market trends
Our take
The current publishing industry makes it very difficult for breakout authors to achieve success. Furthermore, publications are often based off subjective opinions of those in the industry, and potential readers have no input in the matter, despite them being the force that will drive a book's success.
Inkitt takes a different approach to publishing in order to give writers a fairer chance of success. The company allows writers to submit their stories onto the website where readers have free access to read anything posted. Using an algorithm, Inkitt then determines which stories have the most reader engagement, and based on this information, decides which to take to official print and publication.
7 rounds of funding to the sum of more than $100 million have allowed Inkitt to invest more in its algorithm and technology and open offices in San Francisco. It's also looking to expand into more mediums such as video content and audiobooks, with a long-term aim of building a media empire akin to Disney. Though there's a long way to go for that lofty aim to come to fruition, Inkitt has already attracted 33 million users and published dozens of bestsellers.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Feb 2024
$37m
SERIES C
Oct 2021
$59m
SERIES B
Total funding: $116.2m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive Health Plans including Fitness Classes
- Expat integration support including complimentary German classes
- Flexible working environment including weekly remote days
- High-performing culture for learning at speed + unlimited book budget
- Regular social events and free dinners
- Dog-friendly office
Articles
Leadership
Ali Albazaz
(CEO)Founder and CEO of Fünfi and then joined moviepilot as a Javascript developer. After this, Albazaz freelanced as a Javascript developer for six years.
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