Head of Calm Kids
About Calm
We have a simple mission at Calm: To make the world a happier and healthier place.
The heart of Calm is digital but the brand is expanding offline into a variety of products and services that bring more peace, clarity and perspective into people’s busy lives. We are building Calm into the Nike of the Mind. We believe Calm can become one of the most valuable and meaningful brands in the world.
Over 75 Million people have downloaded the app and we are growing by 100,000 new downloads a day. The company is profitable and headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
Calm was co-founded by Alex Tew (Million Dollar Homepage) and Michael Acton Smith (Mind Candy, Moshi Monsters, Firebox).
Mission
The Head of Calm Kids is responsible for leading all areas of Calm Kids programming, partnerships, licensing, and growth. They’ll be the primary driver behind a rapidly expanding division that seeks to make the lives of children (and adults) happier and healthier all around the world.
Outcomes
- Manage the Calm Kids team, programming slate and growth strategy
- Monitor and identify industry trends and opportunities within kids entertainment
- Work with creative partners/external brands to forge new partnerships that transform Calm Kids into a household name
- Manage the creation of beloved original kids content, generating media buzz and loyal listeners
- Identify and secure licensing opportunities that bring popular kids properties into the world of Calm
- Coordinate with relevant teams to land impactful celebrity narrator talent
- QC/preview all final Calm Kids content to ensure quality
- Work cross-functionally with design, content, legal, engineering, marketing, and PR to ensure successful and streamlined kids Sleep Story launches
- Expand Calm Kids into new verticals and physical domains
Competencies
- Creative and innovative
- Detail-oriented
- Highly organized
- Independent/autonomous
- Experienced kids content executive
- Excellent project management skills
- Experience managing nimble highly creative teams
- Strong communication skills
- Experienced negotiator
- Calm under pressure
- Strong work ethic
- Efficient
- Flexible
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Take what you need PTO policy
- We pay your medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums
- 401K
- Commuter benefits
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Apple equipment
- Opportunity to work with a product focused on making the world happier and healthier
- And much more!
Calm is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, both in our hiring practices and in our experiences as a Calm employee. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, and experience a culture that is free of harassment, racism, and discrimination.
Calm is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Calm is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please inform Calm’s Recruiting team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.