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Senior Recruiter

Inkitt

San Francisco, CA · $150k–$160k a year · Posted October 21, 2026

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About the job

Inkitt is building the Operating System for Storytellers, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment.

Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 7 days and selling directly to consumers through its Inkitt Galatea app. Bestsellers are then translated onto the screen through Inkitt CandyJar , the #1 US-based microdrama platform with billions of episodes streamed to date, and Inkitt Ironblood , the world's first streaming app for superhero, sci-fi and action stories.

Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers.

Backed by some of the top VC’s such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into Ironblood, the first AI Native streaming platform for action and adventure, is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.

What You'll Do:

Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, shape job descriptions, and build a strategic hiring plan for each search

Advise hiring managers on market conditions, compensation, and candidate expectations

Source proactively and creatively to reach passive candidates in industries outside traditional tech, including entertainment, publishing, and media

Own full cycle recruiting across creative, production, growth, marketing, operations, and finance roles, from intake through offer and close

Lead offer conversations and negotiations with confidence and care

Create a thoughtful, engaging candidate experience that reflects our culture and keeps candidates excited throughout the process

Run a high volume of screens while keeping quality and speed high across multiple open roles at once

Keep our ATS clean and up to date, and use pipeline data to spot bottlenecks and improve how we hire

Work with the People Team to strengthen interview processes, scorecards, and hiring workflows

Help build our employer brand and tell the Inkitt story to candidates in every function

What You'll Bring:

5+ years of full cycle recruiting experience, with at least some of it at a high growth startup

Proven success hiring across a wide mix of functions, from creative and content to operations and finance

Experience recruiting for creative, content, or entertainment roles is a strong plus

Comfort managing many searches at once and prioritizing well when everything feels urgent

Strong judgment in assessing talent for roles outside your own area of expertise

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with both candidates and leadership

Experience with Lever is a plus

A scrappy, startup mindset; you thrive in a fast paced environment and welcome new challenges

Commitment to an in person work culture; you prefer an onsite or hybrid work model

An enthusiastic, positive approach to recruiting and a knack for #movefast without missing deadlines

Who We Are Looking For:

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 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 for everyone

Team-building events, including our annual Tulum trip

Unlimited access to our Galatea app and CandyJarTV app

Unlimited budget for self-development books

Charity donation of your choice at your one year anniversary

Free lunch in office everyday

Class Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employees

Dog friendly offices

150000 - 160000 USD a year Salary is determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with the requirements of the role, as well as internal equity and market benchmarks.