Epic Kids Inc.

About Epic 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. About the Job Epic is seeking a visionary business professional with strong modeling, competitive market, and data analysis skills to drive long-term growth across our content portfolio. This professional will identify white space opportunities of where the industry is headed, and how to remain competitive within this landscape. The role is an ideal fit for professionals who enjoy combining strategic thinking and tactible actions. A unique opportunity, this thought partner will communicate directly with senior leadership and influence the future of the company. Job Description - Support annual operating plan drafting and analysis - Own quarterly deep dives on assigned topics, preparing a strategy deck with data, insights, and recommendations - Own strategic initiatives from start to finish, acting as both an internal management consultant and a functional team member - Identify and understand the competitive landscape by constantly looking outward and making recommendations of how to remain a market leader while also supplying educational material for the team - Take the strategic into the doable and present actionable steps for the team - Recommend content providers and new content sectors to target, and advise on business model and approach - Provide analysis as needed on book titles and deals, enabling optimal negotiation of the Business Development team - Participate in research, marketing and product efforts to ensure that recommendations flow to each business vertical - Partner with the Data team to create reports that directly aid in decision making and tracking of key business metrics such as a tentpole title - Drive project deliverables in coordination with Content team leaders - Execute on time-sensitive ad hoc requests from President, CEO and VP What kind of person are we looking for? - 5+ years of experience - MBA or MBA Candidate preferred - Experience from top-tier consulting background preferred - Bilingual English and Mandarin, a plus - Team player and collaborative interorganizationally - Comfortable communicating with executives - Flexibility on schedule across time zones (China and the US) - Passionate about innovations and trends in education and reading - Aware of relevant geopolitical trends - Willing and able to travel several times a year - Thinks in systems and long-term, scalable solutions - Motivated by building magical reading experiences that change kids’ lives Compensation: $130,000 to $160,000 annually (including base salary and performance-based bonus)

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We are looking for a UX Research Intern to support our research team in understanding user needs and improving product experiences. This role will involve working closely with researchers, product managers, and designers to conduct user research and synthesize insights. - Assist with planning and conducting user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing - Support survey design, data collection, and analysis - Help recruit participants and coordinate research logistics - Organize and synthesize research findings into clear insights and reports - Assist in analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data to identify user patterns and opportunities - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate research findings Qualifications - Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in HCI, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Design, or a related field - Strong interest in user research and human-centered design - Familiar with basic research methods such as user interviews, surveys, or usability testing - Strong communication and organizational skills - Comfortable working with data and synthesizing insights - Proficiency in tools such as Google Sheets, Excel, or survey platforms (e.g., SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics) is a plus Requirements - Experience conducting user interviews or surveys (Nice to Have) - Experience analyzing research data or writing research reports (Nice to Have) - Familiarity with UX research tools or analytics platforms (Nice to Have) Benefits - Compensation: $20 per hour - # of hours per week: Up to 20 hours

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Epic’s Sr. Mgr, Content Production and Operations, is a highly impactful leader who keeps content on track for the company. This meaningful role oversees a team that edits, designs, schedules, and uploads content. A key advisor for the VP of Content, this is a meaningful position that shapes the overall Content road map; the successful execution of this team underpins success for the wider company. - Strategically drive the company’s content shared services to become a new center of excellence with optimized costs, automation of processes, improved operational efficiency, and best in class book production quality - Effectively manage an India-based Content Operations team and manage benchmarks such as title uploads by month, backlog improvement and output by team member - Support Operations Manager in communicating directly with external partners, particularly when issues arise - Run Studio and Original book production teams with 4+ direct reports and multiple freelancers by setting annual publication plan, budget, and resource requirements - Guide creative leaders to bring ideas to fruition within set parameters - Communicate routinely with business leaders at Epic on progress, risks and opportunities - Create shareable documentation for the entire company that provides clarity on current capabilities - Plan and monitor annual budget - Maintain database integrity and provide user support - Manage print publishing partnerships, providing options for future print books, reviewing foreign-language publishing proposals, and communicating to staff all necessary information, such as specs, pagination/signature requirements, metadata needs, and delivery dates - Participate in development brainstorms, such as interactive initiatives and creative concepts for IP characters and stories Qualifications - 10+ years of experience, 5+ in a similar role - BA/BS or equivalent - Understanding of how books are created - Knowledgeable about BISAC codes, ISBNS, and metadata - General understanding of how digital content is uploaded - Able to deliver releases that are aligned with time and budget projections - Ability to explain complicated concepts in business terms - Expert at real time troubleshooting - Exemplary executor who is adept at managing a team of executors - Strong analytical skills; comfortable wielding data and financials to make decisions; comfortable owning a P&L and working directly with Finance to plan quarterly - Embodies company values as a team manager - Open-minded and willing to pivot mid-project based on new information Compensation $120,000 to $150,000 annually (including base salary and performance-based bonus), flexible depending on experience and fit.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Epic is in an exciting phase of growth and looking for a proactive, resourceful, and diligent Business Associate to support Epic’s growing Content operation. This is an appealing role for an enthusiastic professional to play a meaningful role in Epic’s content acquisition and production. You’ll work across the Licensing and Original Content teams on contract and financial administration, helping to shape the next chapter of Epic. - Review, organize and track Content licensing, contractor and vendor contracts - Maintain a calendar for expiring and renewing contracts and communicate accordingly - Submit all pending contracts for review and approvals on the company’s business system - Maintain a calendar for invoicing and proactively communicate with vendors to obtain invoices in a timely and accurate manner - Submit and process invoices, ensure accuracy of bank wire, and track payment status - Coordinate quarterly publisher royalty reporting and payments - Track expenditures relative to budget in partnership with Finance team - Generate periodic financial and operational analyses via company system - Generate periodic publishing industry related analyses and reports - Support Content management with ad hoc tasks related to running the business Qualifications - 2–5+ years of experience in Finance and/or Business Affairs roles - MBA is a nice to have - Mandarin speaking is a nice to have - Strong systems, finance, and accounting skills, particularly applying them within a database - Can-do mindset and excited to experience new challenges - Ability to build strong working relationships with cross-functional team members - Skilled at toggling between details and the larger strategic vision - High integrity and discretion with sensitive information - Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities - Strong Excel and quantitative skills - Experience working with global or remote teams is valuable Requirements - Compensation: $25 per hour