As a science brand, we are best known for our distinctive animated videos and our elaborate products around the kurzgesagt theme worlds. Through our globally successful YouTube channel with over 24 million subscribers, we aim to inspire people around the world about science and make knowledge accessible and exciting. We believe that well-researched facts are just as important as humor and good storytelling. Nothing in the universe is boring if you tell a good story.Our international team currently consists of about 70 great colleagues. We are looking for an experienced Head of Production (all genders) to lead the strategic and operational side of our YouTube channel. This role combines leadership, production expertise, and business responsibility You will own the end-to-end production process, define the overall channel strategy, manage budgets, and ensure that every video is produced efficiently, performs strongly on YouTube, and contributes sustainably to the channel’s growth and monetization. This role is ideal for someone who deeply understands what makes YouTube videos successful, can translate creative ideas into scalable production pipelines, and is comfortable making data-driven and financial decisions.Head of Production (all genders)Reports to: CEOHow to make an impact - in a nutshellDefine and continuously refine the overall strategy of the YouTube channel, aligned with long-term creative and business goalsDevelop a strong understanding of audience behavior, retention, CTR, watch time, and algorithmic signalsAnalyze performance data and translate insights into actionable improvements for content, formats, and release strategiesStay up to date with YouTube trends, platform changes, and best practicesLeadershipTogether with your team, oversee the entire video production pipeline, from idea development to final uploadEnsure high production quality while maintaining efficient workflows and realistic timelinesLead, coach and develop a team of producers and a business development manager while fostering a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvementWork closely with creative & editorial teams to turn ideas into compelling videos and act as point of alignment between creative, production, and business teamsContinuously optimize production processes to improve speed, quality, and scalabilityOwn the production budget of the company and ensure responsible, transparent spendingLead and optimize monetization strategies, including sponsorships, integrations, and additional revenue streamsDrive both cost-efficiency and revenue growth by uncovering new monetization opportunities beyond standard ad revenue, while maintaining high qualityEnsure monetization efforts align with brand values and audience trustBalance creative ambition with financial sustainabilityAllocate resources efficiently across projects, formats, and experimentsWhat you are best known forMulti-year, hands-on experience in video production, ideally for online video contentDeep understanding of what makes video content successful, both creatively and financially, ideally including experience with large YouTube channelsProven leader with a focus on team culture, collaboration, and the successful management of production workflows and budgetsStrong business mindset with experience in monetization and sponsorship modelsAbility to balance creative vision with operational and financial constraintsThrives in a fast-paced environment with frequently shifting constraints and opportunitiesGreat communication skills with fluency in English; German is a bonusSome perks of working at kurzgesagtA role with real ownership: You’ll have plenty of freedom to shape your work and leave your own footprint, while taking on hands-on work and real responsibility for one of the world’s largest knowledge channels on YouTubeA truly unique company culture: A healthy error culture, flat hierarchies with extremely fast decision-making, transparency, and a shared drive to keep pushing things forward. Our Slack emoji game? Absolutely on point. Yes, we mean custom emojis. Lots of themAttractive benefits: A heavily discounted USC membership, subsidies for public transport tickets and company pension plans, employee discounts, and perks with numerous partner companies. Plus, an after-hours budget for team activities outside of workPersonal development: An annual learning and development budget, as well as dedicated time for training because learning and growth never stop here30 days of vacation (based on a 5-day work week) and a strong focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balanceGreat working environment: Work in the heart of Munich (close to the main train station) with excellent public transport connections, alongside a creative and enthusiastic team that supports your growthAnd last but not least: You’ll get your own personalized avatar and bird :)Like what you see?Then don’t wait any longer. Apply now to become part of a small but really cool team. We can’t wait to hear from you!Please note that we do not accept speculative applications or internship applications due to our ambition to respond to every single submission. We believe in a fair and transparent hiring process, and we look forward to considering applications for specific positions that align with our business needs. We therefore encourage you to explore the job openings on our careers page as we promptly publish new jobs or internship possibilities when they arise. Who knows, maybe you are the perfect fit for our next position! #J-18808-Ljbffr