Epic Kids Inc.

Developing and overseeing long-term growth strategies for the US market, analyzing customer metrics, and providing strategic recommendations. | Requires 5-7 years in growth strategy, management consulting, or high-growth tech, with exceptional analytical skills and bilingual ability in Mandarin and English. | About Epic Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids, used by millions of children, families, and educators around the world. With a vast library of high-quality books and learning resources, we empower K-12 students to explore their interests, build literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading. As we look to the future, Epic is reimagining what reading can be-more personalized, more interactive, and more accessible than ever before. We're combining technology, storytelling, and education to shape the next generation of readers. About the Role This role will lead the development of Epic Kids Inc.'s long-term growth strategy, with a primary focus on expanding and scaling our U.S. market presence. You will leverage data, market insights, and advanced analytics to evaluate customer economics and identify high-impact growth opportunities. Partnering closely with leadership, you'll translate complex analysis into clear strategic recommendations that guide key business decisions. Experience: 5-7 Years Bilingual Required: Yes (Mandarin & English) • The Role: You will be the architect of our expansion. Your job is to look at the big picture-data, market trends, and internal metrics-to tell us where to place our next big bets. • Key Responsibilities: • Develop and oversee long-term growth strategies for the US market. • Analyze customer acquisition costs (CAC) and Lifetime Value (LTV) across global segments. • Provide strategic recommendations to leadership based on complex data modeling. • Qualifications: • 5-7 years in growth strategy, management consulting, or high-growth tech. • Exceptional analytical skills and business acumen. Compensation: Total compensation ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 annually (including base salary and performance-based bonus), flexible depending on experience and fit.

Lead and develop a new children's imprint, manage acquisition and publishing strategies, and oversee content development and performance. | 7-10+ years in publishing or acquisitions, experience with budget management, strong editorial judgment, and relationships with authors and agents. | About Us Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids, trusted by millions of children, families, and educators around the world. With a vast library of high-quality books and learning resources, Epic empowers kids to explore their interests, build literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading. As we look to the future, Epic is reimagining what reading can be—more personalized, more interactive, and more accessible than ever before. By combining technology, storytelling, and education, we are shaping the next generation of readers. Position Summary Epic is seeking a visionary Studio Head / Acquisitions Editor to lead a new imprint within our Epic Originals content team. This role is ideal for a strategic, entrepreneurial publishing leader who is excited to build a publishing program from the ground up and take ownership of both creative and business outcomes. In this role, you will drive the editorial and commercial strategy for the imprint, acquire standout children's content, and develop a slate of ebooks with strong potential to grow into long-term series or franchises. While editing experience is valuable, this position is best suited for a business-minded leader who thrives in building, scaling, and refining a content portfolio. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the creative and business owner for a new Epic Originals imprint • Define and drive the long-term vision, acquisition strategy, and publishing roadmap • Build, manage, and track budgets in partnership with the VP of Content and Finance • Deliver 10–20 ebooks annually, providing regular milestone updates to the executive team • Create and present compelling pitches to Epic's print publishing partner, Andrews McMeel • Leverage Epic platform trends and performance data to guide acquisition decisions • Develop a multi-year pipeline of acquisitions with strong growth potential • Identify content that is creatively strong and scalable into series or franchises • Proactively source top creative talent through trade shows, author events, and market research Qualifications • 7–10+ years of experience as an acquisitions editor or in a similar publishing role • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent professional experience • Prior experience at a major publishing house strongly preferred • Strong commercial instincts and editorial judgment • Editing experience is a plus • Comfortable working with basic financial spreadsheets and budget management • Comfortable reviewing performance data to monitor ebook success • Flexible and experienced across multiple children's genres • Established relationships with authors and literary agents Salary Range $80,000 base salary + bonus