Senior Outreach Lead, Comics and Collectables

Senior Outreach Lead, Comics and Collectables

Remote

Kickstarter is the go-to crowdfunding platform for creative projects across everything from film, games and music to art, design, and technology. Fueled by the support of our team, our mission to help bring creative projects to life has been a core tenet since our inception in 2009.

To date, we have helped more than 288,600 creative projects reach their funding goal with pledges totalling more than $9.2 billion dollars. We continue to be committed to the growth and success of not only our community, but our team as well. Rooted in shared values, Kickstarter sees team members as whole people, giving every individual the autonomy and space to participate in decisions that impact them.

The salary for this role in the United States is $95,000 - $113,600.

• Build and strengthen relationships with creators in Kickstarter’s community, connecting with promising individuals 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.
• Provide strategic guidance to creators, helping them craft strong campaigns, refine their launch strategies, and connect with relevant community resources.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• Advocate for Kickstarter in a competitive funding landscape, identifying and pitching new prospective creators while working to reengage and win back those exploring alternate funding paths.
• Gather market intelligence on industry trends and competing platforms to inform outreach strategies and positioning.

• Support the development and rollout of new product features and services by recruiting beta participants and driving adoption among priority creators.
• Serve as an internal champion for the needs of creators, surfacing feedback on product, policies, and user experience to internal stakeholders and collaborating across teams to enhance the creator experience.
• Utilize Kickstarter’s category-specific curation channels to showcase creators’ work and collaborate with marketing teams to feature priority creators across brand channels.
• Develop strategies to highlight success stories and inspire new creators to engage with Kickstarter.

• You have at least 5 years of deep, professional experience working in the comics and collectables communities, including a network of connections.
• You have strong knowledge of comics publishing, collectable toys, and other licensed IP-based products and an understanding of what makes projects in these areas a good fit for Kickstarter.
• You have a demonstrated ability to align with strategic objectives and get data-driven results. This includes tracking goals and budgets that level up to company and team strategies.
• You have exceptional communication skills and are adept at presenting to small and large groups, speaking to the press, and have the ability to represent Kickstarter in a positive light at industry events.
• You have a demonstrated presence within the comics and collectables communities through playing a central role at key events, developing a compelling online presence, writing thought pieces, or making other meaningful contributions to…