Senior Recruiter
Inkitt
San Francisco, CA · $150k–$160k a year · Posted October 21, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $155,000 a year. Across 56 open senior recruiter listings that state pay, the middle half runs $102,000 to $156,000 and the median is $130,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 19% above the median.
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Among human resources specialists, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for human resources specialists: 40% (high).
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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.