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Catface

Assistant Showrunner

Austin, TX · On-site

$68K - $75K/yr

Visit our websites: www.aphmeow.com www.catface.com About the Job CatFace is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Showrunner to support the Showrunner in overseeing the video production ...

Catface

Assistant Showrunner

Austin, TX · On-site

Visit our websites: www.aphmeow.com www.catface.com About the Job CatFace is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Showrunner to support the Showrunner in overseeing the video production ...

Catface

Assistant Showrunner

Austin, TX · On-site

Visit our websites: www.aphmeow.com www.catface.com About the Job CatFace is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Showrunner to support the Showrunner in overseeing the video production ...

TrueShort

Showrunner

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$110K - $180K/yr

Showrunner About TrueShort TrueShort is one of the fastest-growing streaming apps in the United States. An AI studio and streaming platform where we experiment, develop and release original series ...

Catface

Showrunner

Austin, TX · On-site

$122K - $124K/yr

Visit our websites: www.aphmeow.com www.catface.com About the Job Catface is seeking a creative Showrunner who has a passion for compelling storytelling in YouTube and direct media. You'll own the ...

TrueShort

AI Music Composer & Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Working closely with the Showrunner, AI Filmmakers, Editors, and our Sound Designer, you'll help shape each series through music that feels cohesive, memorable, and production-ready. This role sits ...

Lemonadamedia

Executive Producer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$145 - $160/hr

We are seeking an accomplished showrunner, creative leader, and operator to oversee day-to-day management of content production and development. The Executive Producer will ensure projects are ...

TrueShort

AI Filmmaker

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Collaborate closely with editors, and showrunner * Help refine and improve evolving AI production workflows Preferred Skills & Experience * Experience with AI image-generation tools (Midjourney, Nano ...

OpenLoop Health, Inc

Lead IT Incident Manager

Lead incident response as the primary "showrunner," providing data-driven updates and managing stakeholder expectations during high-pressure outages. * Design and scale incident management playbooks ...

Digital Remedy

News Producer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$28.85 - $36.06/hr

We're looking for a creative showrunner who's news-engaged and comfortable with high expectations in a shop where producers are editorial leaders tasked with building compelling, distinctive, viewer ...

GuideTech LLC

GNC Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site +1

Serve as the technical "showrunner" for flight-test activities by coordinating schedules, engineering teams, hardware readiness, test objectives, risks, and follow-up actions from planning through ...

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A Showrunner is the head creative and managerial lead of a television show, responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, from scripting to final edits. They manage writers, directors, and production teams to ensure the show aligns with its vision and budget. Unlike a director, who focuses on individual episodes, the Showrunner maintains consistency across the entire series. Their role is a blend of storytelling, business management, and leadership.

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Assistant Showrunner

Catface

Austin, TX • On-site

$68K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

CatFace is a YouTube entertainment company, home to a family of channels with over 25 million combined subscribers and an average of 300 million views per month. Our goal is to entertain our audience with fun, light-hearted narratives and entertaining content for general audiences. A vital component of our business is creating multiple unique stories every week in order to keep our audience engaged.
Visit our YouTube Channels:
https://www.youtube.com/aphmaugaming
Visit our websites:
www.aphmeow.com
www.catface.com
About the Job
CatFace is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Showrunner to support the Showrunner in overseeing the video production process from concept to completion, as well as ensuring quality and communication throughout the production process. In this role, you will assist in coordinating teams, ensuring smooth communication, and managing the logistics of production. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow in the entertainment industry while working in a fun and fast-paced environment.
Preference will be given to candidate located in Austin, TX.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Support the Showrunners in overseeing the preparation, production, and quality assurance of daily videos, ensuring assets and sets are prepped to standard.
  • Assist with communication between various teams involved in production, acting as a liaison and co-lead to ensure clear and consistent messaging.
  • Collaborate on video ideation and help maintain content that aligns with brand standards and audience engagement goals. Including concept development meetings and story pitches.
  • Help organize and conduct run-throughs before recording sessions to ensure smooth execution.
  • Monitor production steps, identifying and reporting any issues to the Showrunner and proposing solutions to improve efficiency.
  • Participate in recording sessions to ensure setup runs smoothly and provide immediate assistance when necessary.
  • Review video edits in collaboration with the Showrunner, offering feedback and suggestions for improving content quality.
  • Approve in game assets, and provide feedback to the team when needed.
  • Create and maintain documents to keep production timelines consistent.
  • Lead the production team through daily video production.
  • Assist in the daily creation of assets, and other Minecraft related tasks as assigned.
  • Continually improve upon current processes and pipelines with new ideas, and skills.
  • Be available to support weekend review rotations as needed.
  • Step in to continue the video production process in case the Showrunner is temporarily unavailable.

What We're Looking For:
  • An understanding of Minecraft commands, mods, and limitations.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • 1-2 years' of experience in video production, preferably in an entertainment or digital (YouTube) media environment.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and adapt to fast-changing priorities.
  • Ability to be agile. Content flow changes every week in the YouTube environment, and an open mind is required to adapt.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a positive, team-focused attitude.
  • Knowledge of video editing tools and an understanding of production workflows is a plus.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a willingness to take on new challenges.
  • Based in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate within a reasonable time of being hired.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about YouTube gaming content who is eager to learn and grow while helping produce top-tier entertainment for millions of viewers!
What We Offer
  • Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision health benefits
  • 401(k) contribution
  • Flexible time off
  • Lunch, snacks and drinks provided in the office
  • Pets in the office once a month
  • Onsite fitness center
  • Learning Stipend
  • Relocation assistance for those coming from outside Austin

Reports to: Showrunner
Department: Production
Salary/Wages:
68-75K
Location: Austin, TX
Classification: Non-Exempt
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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