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Chief of Staff

San Jose, California

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 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:
The Chief of Staff will serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the General Manager of Epic Kids. You’ll play a key role in ensuring organizational alignment, supporting post-acquisition integration and stabilization, and driving execution across a variety of high-impact projects. This is a unique opportunity to gain visibility across all facets of the business while working on meaningful, fast-paced initiatives that shape the future of Epic Kids.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Post-Acquisition Stabilization
  • Coordinate and support efforts related to organizational alignment, communication, and operational integration post-acquisition.
  • Track progress against stabilization goals and help resolve cross-functional blockers.
  • Maintain momentum on priority items and ensure follow-through on key decisions.
2. Strategic Project Execution
  • Drive execution of special projects and initiatives across product, marketing, operations, content, and partnerships.
  • Ensure timely delivery and clear accountability on high-priority programs.
  • Support cross-functional collaboration and communication across teams.
3. Operational Excellence
  • Prepare dashboards, reports, and updates for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Help streamline processes and decision-making for the Business Head / General Manager and leadership team.
  • Drive internal communications, leadership meetings, and business planning rhythms.
4. Thought Partnership & Leadership Support
  • Serve as a thought partner to the General Manager —synthesizing inputs, surfacing issues, and offering solutions.
  • Anticipate needs, prepare briefing materials, and support strategic decision-making.
  • Handle sensitive issues with discretion, integrity, and sound judgment.
Who You Are:
  • Have a Bachelor’s degree
  • 8–10 years of professional experience, including experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or in a high-growth tech company.
  • Experience supporting executive leadership, ideally during periods of transformation or growth.
  • Highly organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and executive presence.
  • Proactive, resourceful, and unafraid to roll up your sleeves.
  • Passionate about kids, education, and making a lasting impact.
Nice to Have:
  • Experience in consulting, edtech, consumer subscription, or media platforms.
  • Familiarity with post-merger integration workstreams.
  • Prior experience as a Chief of Staff or in a similar role is a plus.
  • MBA or equivalent graduate degree strongly preferred
Why Join Us?
  • Work at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and education.
  • Collaborate with passionate, purpose-driven teams.
  • Shape the next chapter of a beloved brand in children’s media.
  • Make a meaningful impact on millions of young readers and learners.

Salary Range: $175K to $200K

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