Kickstarter · 3 weeks ago
Senior Outreach Lead, Comics and Collectables
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $114K/yr
5+ years expKickstarter is the go-to crowdfunding platform for creative projects across various domains. They are seeking a passionate and strategic Senior Outreach Lead to connect with and support creators, driving engagement and ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to succeed on the platform.
Content CreatorsCrowdfundingFinanceFunding Platform
Responsibilities
Build and strengthen relationships with creators in Kickstarter’s community, connecting with promising individuals who could use Kickstarter to bring impactful projects to life
Track creator interactions using Kickstarter’s CRM, ensuring adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs) for curation and outreach support
Provide strategic guidance to creators, helping them craft strong campaigns, refine their launch strategies, and connect with relevant community resources
Develop and refine category-specific educational resources in collaboration with internal teams to better support creators
Identify opportunities to educate and empower creators by sharing best practices, industry insights, and platform resources
Establish and strengthen relationships with institutions and partners within the broader creative ecosystem to build Kickstarter’s referral pipeline
Collaborate with industry stakeholders to expand Kickstarter's reach and visibility within key creative communities
Contribute to Kickstarter’s strategy for industry events, attending as a representative to engage with creators and industry audiences through networking and public speaking opportunities
Leverage events to connect with new and returning creators, positioning Kickstarter as the go-to platform for their funding needs
Advocate for Kickstarter in a competitive funding landscape, identifying and pitching new prospective creators while working to reengage and win back those exploring alternate funding paths
Gather market intelligence on industry trends and competing platforms to inform outreach strategies and positioning
Support the development and rollout of new product features and services by recruiting beta participants and driving adoption among priority creators
Serve as an internal champion for the needs of creators, surfacing feedback on product, policies, and user experience to internal stakeholders and collaborating across teams to enhance the creator experience
Utilize Kickstarter’s category-specific curation channels to showcase creators' work and collaborate with marketing teams to feature priority creators across brand channels
Develop strategies to highlight success stories and inspire new creators to engage with Kickstarter
Qualification
Required
You have at least 5 years of deep, professional experience working in the comics and collectables communities, including a network of connections
You have strong knowledge of comics publishing, collectable toys, and other licensed IP-based products and an understanding of what makes projects in these areas a good fit for Kickstarter
You have a demonstrated ability to align with strategic objectives and get data-driven results. This includes tracking goals and budgets that level up to company and team strategies
You have exceptional communication skills and are adept at presenting to small and large groups, speaking to the press, and have the ability to represent Kickstarter in a positive light at industry events
You have a demonstrated presence within the comics and collectables communities through playing a central role at key events, developing a compelling online presence, writing thought pieces, or making other meaningful contributions to helping independent creators and institutions succeed
You have a strong sense of what makes crowdfunding projects succeed and the ability to assess quality, innovation, creativity, and clarity of presentation when reviewing a campaign
Preferred
Bonus points if you have experience bringing projects to life on Kickstarter as a creator, campaign consultant, or backer
Company
Kickstarter
Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform for creative projects such as movies, music, art, theater, games, comics, design, and photography.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$110MKey Investors
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2022-01-18Series D· $100M
2011-03-17Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
Everette Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
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