Scribd, Inc. | $112,000 - $220,000
Steph's Notes:
Scribd's Careers page is just okay. It has some info, but I'm not overwhelmed with knowledge about their culture or operations, which is ironic considering they're a self-proclaimed knowledge company.
There's also this bit:
Scribd Flex
Choose the workstyle and location that enable you to perform at your best. Built on trust and outcomes, with intentional moments for in-person connection."
Which I put together with this in the job description:
Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you?Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance"
Does this mean the role is in person? Hybrid? Remote? All three? What? There's no reason to leave candidates guessing about this! I know it sounds nuts, but you can just say what the expectation is! I promise no one will die and the sun won't explode!
This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization.
Okay, well now I think it's a ghost job, because why else would you feel the need to say this? Maybe I'm just too suspicious. That's also always an option.
To continue with Bad Job Bingo, please choose the most likely scenario:
- Job is suspicious
- Steph is a cynical bitch
We're looking for a leader who views AI not just as a tool for efficiency, but as a fundamental shift in how we engage with our community - someone who will lead the transition from traditional support to an AI-first operation that scales our reach while deepening human connection with our audiences.
I mean, at least they're upfront about this? But uh...good luck with that.
Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, shaping reviews, operating rhythms, and performance reporting.
Do they mean for the Customer Ops function, or the company as a whole? Again, not sure why they aren't getting specific with these requirements.
Advocate for C-Ops across the organization, securing resources, tooling, and organizational support.
Oooooooooof. Good luck with that.
Own the Customer Operations technology ecosystem, including Zendesk, Forethought, Help Center, and future tooling investments.
Ahhh, okay, at least that gives some insight into the AI-first thing.
Lead the evolution from traditional support infrastructure to an AI-augmented operation that scales our capacity while deepening customer relationships.
LOL, there it is again. I'd be asking some serious questions about exactly what they mean by this, because it sounds more like unrealistic expectations to me.
What is being AI-first enabling the Customer Ops team to do? Is there a community program, or do they want one? What are the avenues for deepening customer relationships if customers are talking to AI for most of their interactions with Support?
Have they thought this through, or is this just something the AI put into this JD and they liked the sound of it?
Champion a "support-first" approach to product development. Partner with Product and Engineering to embed self-service capabilities and intuitive design into our products from the ground up, reducing friction before customers need to reach out.
Again, shit like this is almost always a red flag. It's transparency for sure, just not in the way companies think it is: Scribd is being transparent about not being a customer-first organization in which every team contributes to customer happiness. It's saying the rest of the company doesn't want to deal with customers, and you're constantly going to be nagging them for the smallest scraps to improve the customer experience.
Build measurement frameworks that go beyond traditional support metrics (CSAT, FRT) to track what matters: AI deflection effectiveness, cost-per-resolution, impact on customer lifetime value, and leading indicators of churn risk.
Woof. At least we know what they think really matters!
Benefits at Scribd, Inc.
Scribd Flex (flexible work model)
Okay, first (and you know this song!), this is not a benefit! and second, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN
Enterprise access to leading AI tools
Debating whether this should be a new Bingo entry, because what are they expecting here? Any experienced professional knows better than to use work resources for personal projects. So why would this be a benefit?
Honestly, despite my misgivings, the right person going in with their eyes open would probably kill in this role, as long as Scribd was honest about the challenges. I think this is a pretty solid Tread Carefully.
Original Job Description: Director, Customer Operations
Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd®, Slideshare®, Everand™, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise.
Culture at Scribd, Inc.
We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer.
We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location.
So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.
This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization.
Overview:
We're seeking an experienced Director of Customer Operations to lead both the strategic vision and day-to-day execution of this critical function. The right candidate translates company objectives into measurable operational outcomes while building and developing high-performing teams. We're looking for a leader who views AI not just as a tool for efficiency, but as a fundamental shift in how we engage with our community - someone who will lead the transition from traditional support to an AI-first operation that scales our reach while deepening human connection with our audiences.
Responsibilities:
Strategy, Vision & Business Leadership
- Define and own the long-term vision and strategy for Customer Operations (or C-Ops), aligned with company priorities, outlined H1 department initiatives and growth objectives.
- Translate company goals into clear annual and quarterly operating plans, success metrics, and priorities for C-Ops.
- Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, shaping reviews, operating rhythms, and performance reporting.
- Advocate for C-Ops across the organization, securing resources, tooling, and organizational support.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and AI advancements to continuously evolve the C-Ops operating model.
Operational Ownership: BPO, Quality & Scalability
- Own BPO strategy and performance, including overall responsibility for the BPO relationship, onboarding, training, QA frameworks, and KPI accountability.
- Ensure consistent, high-quality customer experiences across all touchpoints.
- Drive operational efficiency, cost-to-serve optimization, and scalable processes while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
- Establish clear accountability models and continuous improvement mechanisms across partners and teams.
Technology, AI & Support Architecture
- Own the Customer Operations technology ecosystem, including Zendesk, Forethought, Help Center, and future tooling investments.
- Lead the evolution from traditional support infrastructure to an AI-augmented operation that scales our capacity while deepening customer relationships.
- Drive AI-powered operational excellence: leverage technology for agent augmentation, real-time quality monitoring, intelligent routing, and predictive issue detection. Shift the team from reactive ticket management to proactive experience optimization: identifying and resolving customer pain points before they escalate.
- Champion a "support-first" approach to product development. Partner with Product and Engineering to embed self-service capabilities and intuitive design into our products from the ground up, reducing friction before customers need to reach out.
Data, Analytics & Voice of the Customer
- Own the C-Ops data strategy, establishing KPIs, dashboards, and reporting that drives strategic decisions across the organization.
- Serve as the organization's voice of the customer. Synthesize insights from support interactions, app store reviews, social listening, and user feedback into actionable intelligence that shapes product roadmaps, marketing messaging, and business priorities.
- Oversee mission-critical compliance programs including CAP/DMCA takedowns, working closely with Legal and Trust & Safety teams to maintain rigorous standards while exploring opportunities for AI-enabled efficiency and scale.
- Build measurement frameworks that go beyond traditional support metrics (CSAT, FRT) to track what matters: AI deflection effectiveness, cost-per-resolution, impact on customer lifetime value, and leading indicators of churn risk.
Team Leadership & Organizational Health
- Lead and develop senior managers and leaders across the C-Ops organization, holding them accountable for outcomes and growth.
- Build a strong leadership bench through hiring, onboarding, coaching, and career development.
- Foster a culture of ownership, innovation and high performance in a team in a distributed environment.
- Establish effective operating rhythms, meeting cadences, and planning processes that enable focus and execution.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in customer operations, support or customer experience, with at least 5 years leading managers. Experience in high-growth subscription or content platforms is a major plus.
- Strong track record of building high-performing, distributed support teams.
- A builder mindset with deep understanding of modern support technology and proven ability to champion AI integration - from automation and intelligent routing to quality monitoring - as part of a cohesive operational strategy.
- Proven ability to lead an organization through a significant technological transition (e.g., migrating to an AI-first model) while maintaining high team morale and performance.
- Proven experience partnering with Product and Engineering teams to influence the core product roadmap based on operational data.
- Understanding of DMCA compliance and copyright protection frameworks, with a vision for how AI can automate and improve these mission-critical workflows.
At Scribd, Inc., your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location. San Francisco is our highest geographic market in the United States.
In the state of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $136,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $220,000 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California].
In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $112,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $209,000 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California].
In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $142,500 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $181,500 CAD[maximum salary in our highest geographic market].
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a competitive equity ownership, and a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
Working at Scribd, Inc.
Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you?
Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance:
United States:
Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C.
Canada:
Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver
Mexico:
Mexico City
Benefits at Scribd, Inc.
- Scribd Flex (flexible work model)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Mental health support and disability coverage
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals
- Paid parental leave and family support benefits
- Retirement matching and employee equity
- Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities
- Wellness and home office stipends
- Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products
- Enterprise access to leading AI tools
Get to Know Scribd, Inc.
About Scribd, Inc.
Life at Scribd, Inc.
We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of any reasonable adjustments we can make to better accommodate your needs by emailing accommodations@scribd.com about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process.
Scribd, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, and believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful.
