(Junior) Producer (all genders)

in a nutshell – kurzgesagt GmbH; München; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership role

USC membership discount

Transport subsidy

Company pension

Avatar and bird

Learning budget

Vacation 30d

Job summary

Kurzgesagt is seeking a (Junior) Producer to manage video productions for the YouTube channel and social media. You will coordinate timelines, milestones, budgets, and resources in collaboration with internal teams.

You bring at least 1 year of relevant experience in YouTube or social media projects, plus strong communication and organizational skills. German is a plus but not required, with a dynamic team and global audience awaiting you.

Qualifications

• You have at least 1 year of relevant professional experience in the YouTube/social media field or similar.
• You’re experienced in project coordination and management.
• You have gained experience in video production and/or animation production.
• You have strong communication, analytical and structured thinking with solution‑oriented action.
• You enjoy working independently and in a team, and master common office software.

Responsibilities

• Independent management of projects in the field of video production in close cooperation with internal creative teams.
• Project coordination, including timelines, milestones, budgeting and resource planning.
• Project controlling and reporting: monitoring costs, milestones, deadlines, and performance.
• Coordination and communication with external vendors.

Skills

Project coordination

Video production

Animation knowledge

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Office programs

Tools

Office programs

Job description

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 25 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.

Currently our international team consists of about 70 great colleagues. Our production team is looking for support, starting October or November as:

(Junior) Producer (all genders)

How to make an impact - in a nutshell

• (Junior) Producer / (Junior) Project Manager for the video production of our YouTube channel and other social media platforms
• Independent management of projects in the field of video production in close cooperation with internal creative teams
• Project coordination, including the creation of timelines, definition of milestones, as well as budget and resource planning
• Project controlling and reporting: monitoring of costs, milestones, deadlines, as well as performance tracking
• Coordination and communication with external vendors

What you are best known for

• You have at least 1 year of relevant professional experience (such as Junior Producer/Project Manager) in the YouTube/social media field or similar
• You’re experienced in project coordination and management
• You have been able to gain experience and bring in your know-how in video production and/or the production of animation videos
• A high degree of personal responsibility, strong communication skills, analytical and structured thinking, combined with solution-oriented action, set you apart
• You enjoy working independently, cross-functionally, and as part of a team
• You master office programs
• You speak and write English at a professional level. German language skills are a plus, but not a mandatory requirement
• You enjoy working in a dynamic team
• You are enthusiastic about making scientific topics accessible for millions of people

Some perks of working at kurzgesagt

• A 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 YouTube
• Attractive 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‑hour budget for team activities outside of work
• Personal development: An annual learning and development budget, as well as dedicated time for training, because learning and growth never stop here
• 30 days of vacation (based on a 5‑day work week) and a strong focus on maintaining a healthy work‑life balance
• Great 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 growth
• And last but not least: You’ll get your own personalized avatar and bird

Like what you see?

We believe that people should emphasise their similarities and not their differences. That we should grow together and only our own skills, values and intrinsic motivation should count. At Kurzgesagt, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from. No one is discriminated against or favoured. Your skills and willingness to learn are the only things that count.

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!