YouTube Production Manager

Company Description

Spy Ninjas is a creator-led media company built around its flagship family entertainment franchise, Spy Ninjas, which reaches tens of millions of fans worldwide. The franchise is recognized as the longest-running serialized narrative show on YouTube, with over 47 million subscribers and 18 billion lifetime views since its launch in 2018. The brand has expanded into publishing, consumer products, gaming, and experiential entertainment, supported by partnerships with leading companies such as Scholastic, Roblox, Playmates, Target, Epic Games, and Walmart. Spy Ninjas Entertainment is independently owned and operated by founders Chad Wild Clay and Vy Qwaint, and runs a 65,000 sq. ft. production facility in Las Vegas. Applicants join a fast-paced, highly creative environment focused on innovative storytelling and audience engagement across multiple platforms.

Role Description

The YouTube Production Manager role is a full-time, on-site position based in Las Vegas, NV. This role oversees end-to-end production for YouTube content, including planning shoot schedules, coordinating cast and crew, and managing resources across the production facility. The Production Manager collaborates closely with creators, writers, directors, and editors to ensure episodes are produced on time, within budget, and aligned with the Spy Ninjas brand and narrative. Daily responsibilities include supervising pre-production logistics, monitoring on-set operations, maintaining production documentation, and supporting post-production workflows to meet publishing deadlines. The role also involves optimizing processes, upholding safety and quality standards, and working with cross-functional teams such as marketing and merchandise to support content-driven initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong production management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating crews for digital video or YouTube-first content.
• Experience overseeing pre-production, on-set operations, and post-production workflows, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Familiarity with YouTube platforms, analytics, and best practices for audience engagement, optimization, and episodic content planning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with creators, talent, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on timely delivery and consistent quality.
• Proficiency with common production tools and software (e.g., project management tools, call sheet and script software; understanding of editing workflows is beneficial).
• Relevant experience in digital media, film, television, or online video production; experience with family or youth-oriented content is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to work on-site in Las Vegas, NV, including occasional evenings or