Account Director, Publishing (I)

📋 Description

• Build and strengthen relationships with creators, publishers, and authors.
• Track interactions in Kickstarter’s CRM and meet SLAs for outreach.
• Own relationships with top-tier creators in your focus category and support launches.
• Develop category-specific educational resources to better support creators.
• Represent Kickstarter in the category through press, events, and talks.
• Help shape outreach strategy to meet revenue, creator retention, and growth targets.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years in publishing with a network across agencies, trad houses, or influencers.
• Experience as acquisitions editor, literary agent, or sales in publishing.
• Data-driven, collaborative, and able to execute strategic plans.
• Exceptional communication: public speaking, press, and events.
• Strong sense of what makes projects in the focus category stand out.
• Bonus: creator in focus category or relevant Kickstarter connections.

🎁 Benefits

• Fully virtual team with remote work and flexible locations.
• Opportunity to engage with creators worldwide and attend industry events.
• Collaborative, values-driven culture that supports growth.