Chief of Staff to the CEO
San Francisco, CAFull-time$150–200K/yrPosted 1y agoStill listed 1w ago
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Inkitt is hiring a Chief of Staff to the CEO. Inkitt is building a next‑gen entertainment powerhouse using AI to discover and produce stories, creating $1M ebooks every week and turning bestsellers into micro‑drama series, backed by top VCs and expanding into AI‑native streaming platforms.
Key focus areas include Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO, working side‑by‑side on strategic priorities, planning cycles, and special projects that drive Inkitt’s growth, Oversee cross‑functional initiatives, ensuring clear direction, accountability, and delivery across the executive team and company leadership, and Translate high‑level strategy into actionable plans and operational frameworks.
Successful candidates bring MBA From A Top Institution, Top-Tier Consulting Firm Experience, and Investment Banking Experience. Important skills include Strategic Thinking, Operational Acumen, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, and High Emotional Intelligence. Preferred (not required): Autonomous, Solutions-Oriented, Data Driven, and Quick To Action.
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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.
This is an in-office role , requiring 5 days per week onsite at our San Francisco (South Park) office . Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office Monday–Friday. What You'll Do:
- Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO, working side‑by‑side on strategic priorities, planning cycles, and special projects that drive Inkitt’s growth.
- Oversee cross‑functional initiatives, ensuring clear direction, accountability, and delivery across the executive team and company leadership.
- Translate high‑level strategy into actionable plans and operational frameworks.
- Support decision‑making by conducting deep strategic and analytical work, identifying trends, and providing data‑driven insights.
- Manage the flow of information to and from the CEO, ensuring clarity, prioritization, and strong executive alignment.
- Represent the CEO in key discussions, meetings, or projects as needed, ensuring continuity of leadership and communication.
- Champion collaboration and operational excellence across teams, helping Inkitt stay fast‑moving and coordinated as it scales globally. What You'll Bring:
- MBA required from a top institution, paired with strong strategic and operational acumen.
- Top-tier consulting firm (Bain, BCG, McKinsey, or Bridgewater) or investment banking experience required. Ideally have additional experience in a strategy/product/business operations role at a tech company
- 4-6 years of professional experience in management consulting, strategy, or executive operations.
- Outstanding analytical, organizational, and communication skills with proven ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
- High emotional intelligence and humility—able to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and executives.
- Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable in hands‑on execution mode.
- Passion for technology, storytelling, and the intersection of AI and entertainment. 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 Base salary offers are determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with the requirements of the role, as well as internal equity and market benchmarks At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply. We look forward to hearing from you! Check out our Careers Blog 💼 Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn! 💻 150000 - 200000 USD a year
How this job compares
Set against the 518 open Chief of Staff jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$150–200K/yr
- California median$150–215K/yr111 salary ranges
- US median$147–200K/yr380 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $175K, is 5% below the California median midpoint ($185K) — in the middle half of Chief of Staff salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 147 open Chief of Staff jobs in California and 518 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Chief of Staff postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (425 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a master's degree; 46 of the 518 open Chief of Staff jobs (9%) ask for a master's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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