Account Director, Publishing (I)

Kickstarter is the leading crowdfunding platform for creative projects across film, games, music, art, design, and technology. Since our founding in 2009, our mission to help bring creative projects to life has been powered by the people behind the work. Together, we’ve helped creators around the world launch creative projects that have generated billions of dollars in pledges. That same commitment extends inward. Rooted in shared values, Kickstarter invests in the growth and success of our team, treating employees as whole people and empowering them with the autonomy and space to participate in decisions that shape their work and our company. Kickstarter is seeking a passionate and strategic Account Director, Publishing to join our Outreach team. This role sits at the heart of our efforts to connect with and support creators, playing a vital role in driving engagement and ensuring creators have the resources and guidance they need to succeed on our platform. Reporting to the Director, Outreach, the Account Director, Publishing will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement outreach strategies, cultivate relationships within creative communities, and advocate for creators' needs internally. As a key contributor to the company’s strategy in the Publishing category, they work across functions to develop and maintain key relationships and partnerships to strengthen Kickstarter’s community of Publishing creators. They are responsible for maintaining and growing market share in the category though hitting key targets for acquisition of new business and retention of priority creators. The ideal candidate is a proactive, relationship-driven professional with a deep understanding of publishing; strong communication skills; and a passion for empowering creators to bring their projects to life. The salary for this role in the United States is $113,600. #### **Creator Engagement & Support** - Build and strengthen relationships with creators in Kickstarter’s community, connecting with promising creators, publishers, and authors 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. - Own relationships with top-tier creators in the category of focus, assuring consistent communication to retain their business and collaborating with Kickstarter’s creator success team to support their launches. #### **Community Education & Development** - 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. - Serve as the face of Kickstarter within the category of focus, working with Kickstarter’s Communications and Marketing teams to pursue press appearances as well as in-person and virtual one-to-many community development opportunities. **Partnership & Ecosystem Building** - 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. #### **Event Strategy & Representation** - 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. #### **Strategic Outreach & Growth** - Contribute to the strategy for category of focus, collaborating across the company to meet key targets for revenue, creator retention, and growth. - Advocate for Kickstarter in a competitive funding landscape, identifying and pitching new prospective creators…