Inkitt
ASO Manager
San Francisco
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$150kDetected 281 days ago
iOSAlgorithmsData AnalysisA/B TestingProject ManagementWritingResearchCommunication
About the role
- Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app.
- Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers.
- Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC's such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into CandyJarTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.
Responsibilities
- Own portfolio ASO for Inkitt, Galatea, and CandyJarTV across the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Define hypotheses, run experiments, and roll out wins by app and by market.
- Optimize creative assets (screenshots, icons, feature graphics, app preview videos) to lift store conversion rate from impressions → installs, per app and locale.
- Create personalized user journeys via Custom Product Pages (iOS) and Custom Store Listings (Play), routing paid and organic audiences with deep links/UTMs.
- Work with the product team to design and optimize the reviews UX (prompt timing, targeting, reply ops) to drive higher average ratings and review volume.
- Drive organic traffic via featuring by nurturing Apple/Google editorial relationships, pitching seasonal/promotional content, and ensuring assets are feature-ready.
- Orchestrate cross-functional execution with creative, product, localization, data analytics, and support/community teams.
- Drive stakeholder alignment with weekly/monthly updates by app and region: CVR, keyword rankings, category rank, ratings, featuring impact, and install lift by page/variant.
- Maintain competitive intelligence across genres/markets and share insights to inform positioning and creativity.
- Experience building and routing to Custom Product Pages/Custom Store Listings with clean tracking.
- Basic video/design skills to iterate quickly on assets.
Requirements
- Familiarity with MMPs (Adjust, AppsFlyer) and SKAN nuances.
- Experience with subscription funnels and pricing/plan messaging tests.
Nice to have
- 4-6 years of experience in ASO or mobile growth
- strong preference for B2C apps with meaningful install volume.
- Proven success improving store conversion, keyword rankings, and average rating through structured experimentation.
- Hands-on expertise with store creatives (briefing, specs, measurement) including screenshots, icons, preview videos, and feature graphics.
- Deep keyword research & metadata experience, plus impact measurement and iteration cadence.
- Track record improving review UX and managing reply operations at scale.
- Experience securing and maximizing store features through editorial relationships and high-quality promotional assets.
Compensation
- $120k-$150k
Company info
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- What We'll Offer:
- At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply. We look forward to hearing from you! Check out our Careers Blog 💼 Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn! 💻
- At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion.
- We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members.
- As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.
- We look forward to hearing from you!
- Check out our Careers Blog 💼 Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn! 💻
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