Vice President of Operations, Inkitt
4-5 days a week in office
Publishing based on site reader engagement
Open for applications
Publishing based on site reader engagement
201-500 employees
Open for applications
4-5 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To discover talented writers and turn them into globally successful authors.
Role
Who you are
- An endlessly curious person who thrives on being in the middle of the action and is excited to be a part of a leading-edge technology and product innovation company
- A leader with 8+ years of experience across Business Operations in Technology, preferably experience with consumer technology
- A creative problem-solver, able to identify obstacles and present viable solutions
- An excellent financial modeler and deep analytical thinker, being able to craft a story from the data and take others on the journey
- A great communicator, with experience partnering across different functions and various levels in a company
- Deep analytical thinker, and ability to build financial models
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
- You enjoy the experimenting and trial and error that comes with a fast-moving environment
- Previous experience in Investment Banking or Management Consulting is a plus
- BSc/BA in Business Administration
- MSc/MBA is a plus
- Autonomous
- Bring solutions instead of problems
- Data driven
- Quick to action
- A high functioning workaholic
- Looking for exponential career growth
- Have lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment company
What the job involves
- You will be a key driver in shaping business strategy, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring the smooth execution of Inkitt’s publishing platform (print, audiobooks and TV)
- Strategic Leadership: Partner closely with the CEO and the rest of the leadership team to define and implement the company’s strategic vision, ensuring alignment with our mission of being the Disney of the 21st Century
- Operational Excellence: Partner with Product, Marketing, Finance and Engineering teams to own the operating model, establish efficient processes, manage resources effectively, and drive continuous improvements to ensure consistent performance and growth. Support company wide strategic initiatives that will deliver the next phase of company growth and revenue acceleration
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including Investors, Partners, etc
- Team Management: build, lead and mentor a high-performing team across various functions, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence
- Financial Management: Partner with our CFO to develop and manage budgets, optimize resource allocation and ensure financial stability and growth. You will be a key member of the executive team, reporting directly to the CEO
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.
Several 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
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Feb 2024
$37m
SERIES C
Oct 2021
$59m
SERIES B
Total funding: $116m
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
Company HQ
South Park, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Ali Albazaz
(Founder & 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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