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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

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 ...

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What is a showrunner assistant?

Showrunner Assistants are support professionals who work closely with a television show's showrunner—the person responsible for the day-to-day operation of a TV series. Their duties often include managing schedules, coordinating communication between departments, taking notes during meetings, and handling various administrative tasks. They play a crucial role in ensuring the production runs smoothly by helping the showrunner stay organized and informed. This position is often considered an entry-level stepping stone for those looking to build a career in television writing or production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a showrunner assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Showrunner Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, script knowledge, and familiarity with television production processes, often gained through prior assistant or production experience. Proficiency with scheduling software, script tracking tools, and common office applications is typically required. Excellent communication, discretion, adaptability, and the ability to anticipate needs are vital soft skills in this role. These abilities enable you to effectively support the showrunner, ensure smooth operations, and help maintain the fast-paced workflow of a television production.

What is the difference between Showrunner Assistant vs Script Coordinator?

Showrunner AssistantScript Coordinator
Supports the showrunner with scheduling, communication, and administrative tasksManages script revisions, tracks continuity, and coordinates script delivery

While both roles support television production, the Showrunner Assistant primarily handles administrative and logistical support for the showrunner, whereas the Script Coordinator focuses on managing scripts and continuity. Both positions require strong organizational skills and familiarity with TV production, making them closely related but distinct roles within the industry.

What are the typical responsibilities of a showrunner assistant, and how do they support the show's production process?

As a Showrunner Assistant, you will be involved in a variety of tasks that help keep the production running smoothly. These can include managing the showrunner’s schedule, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, and taking detailed notes during writers’ rooms or production discussions. You may also be asked to liaise between different departments, organize scripts or other materials, and assist with research or logistics. This role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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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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