Crowdfunding Manager, Editorial

Description

Skybound Entertainment is looking for a Crowdfunding Manager (Editorial) to project manage its crowdfunding campaigns across the editorial division. 

The ideal candidate will have experience not only managing high touch projects with moving parts across multiple product verticals, but also specifically having managed a Kickstarter or other crowdfunding campaign, understand operations and logistics for physical products, and have hands-on experience in managing communities. 

We are looking for a top-level performer who can work independently, creating detailed objectives and goals while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver projects within stipulated timelines. We need an individual that exhibits a deep sense of accountability, resourcefulness and dependability while navigating complex project deadlines and high-demand consumers. 

Reports: This position will report to the Editorial Director

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and execute Kickstarter campaigns—including detailed premarketing, production and fulfillment schedules and roadmaps—from greenlight to final delivery.
• Work in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to define overall campaign strategy and financial goals 
• Forecast and effectively solve key issues and roadblocks that surface during a complex project management schedule
• Manage all Kickstarter community conversations, both during and after campaigns, including CS questions from backers
• Support the brand and marketing team by providing inputs, assets, KPIs, etc for successful execution of go-to-market strategies
• Being point-of-contact for finance, accounting, operations, third-party operations and pledge management companies, as well as marketing teams for all info related to Skybound’s crowdfunding efforts
• Ability to define, plan and launch crowdfunding pages in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Procure and outsource manufacturing of products across multiple category verticals for campaign components 
• Strong branding and communication skills to be able to write email and social media marketing copy, daily updates during active campaigns, and update campaign pages as content is unlocked
• Manage communication on completed campaigns
• Provide insights and analytics on concluded campaigns
• Acquire high level projects for crowdfunding opportunities and book market publishing, as needed 
• Manage campaign fulfillment, including sourcing vendors, quality control, and payment of vendors

Requirements

• Strong writing skills are required
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency are required
• Photoshop, After Effects, and other graphic design skills are preferred
• Experience managing Kickstarter campaigns required
• Experience with BackerKit preferred 
• Comic Book Editorial or Book Production experience preferred 

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, commuter benefits AFLAC and MetLife supplemental plans and free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off and tuition reimbursement. 

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
• Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement. 

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walki