Head Writer/Producer | Spy Ninjas

Spy Ninjas Entertainment; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Spy Ninjas Entertainment in Las Vegas seeks a Head Writer & Producer to elevate its creative performance on YouTube. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a YouTube-focused role and be passionate about storytelling. Responsibilities include overseeing creative content production, managing a creative team, and analyzing performance metrics for growth.

The position is Full Time, with relocation assistance provided. Join a dynamic team and help shape the future of Spy Ninjas!

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a YouTube-focused Creative.
• 2+ years as a Senior Creative, managing end-to-end production.
• Experience with performance reviews and team growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creative content across multiple YouTube channels.
• Manage a team of creatives from concept to post-production.
• Analyze performance metrics to improve creative effectiveness.

Skills

Creative leadership

Storytelling

Team management

YouTube analytics

Video production

Job description

Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head Writer & Producer to help elevate Spy Ninjas’s creative performance on YouTube. Someone who understands how to tell compelling stories that drive engagement, and who can lead a team of creatives in that pursuit. This is a ground floor opportunity to help shape the creative direction of Spy Ninjas’s future. The ideal candidate will have recent success on YouTube, a deep understanding of the digital content landscape and the ability to turn ideas into episodes, solid storytelling experience and the ability to lead creative teams. You’ll oversee our flagship YouTube show, and guide content from idea to upload. The position is Full Time in Las Vegas, NV. Initial interviews can be held remotely, and relocation compensation is provided for.

What You’ll Do

• Own day-to-day oversight of all creative content across the Qlay network of channels
• Analyze performance across CTR, retention, thumbnails, and titles and adjust creative accordingly
• Report directly to Qlay’s President, and work closely with the Creators to evolve storytelling and video formats
• Manage a team of creatives who write, direct, film and edit all Qlay content
• Guide visual storytelling with obsessive attention to detail and story lore
• Understand trends, competitive landscape, best practices, platform dynamics, audience feedback and analytics to continuously refine and improve success.
• Partner with production manager to lead successful film days and deliver on post-production timelines while protecting creative integrity at every stage
• Serve as the senior creative in post: shaping narrative, pacing, and visual identity

About Qlay

Qlay is the video production company behind the Spy Ninjas, the longest-running scripted series in YouTube history, and the brainchild of YouTube creators Chad Wild Clay & Vy Qwaint. The stories surrounding this inspirational group of everyday heroes have earned over 15 billion views and 45 million subscribers. Spy Ninjas are unique within the YouTube space, as we create multiple 18-25 minute narrative episodes, every week.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Requirements

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a YouTube-focused Creative, including
• 2+ years as a Senior Creative (end-to-end ownership: concept ? post)
• Experience managing a team of creatives; conducting performance reviews, delivering constructive feedback, and helping creatives grow in their careers.
• On-set leadership and post-production management experience in a fast-paced environment
• A passion for storytelling, experimentation, and solving creative challenges under pressure
• Comfortable directing shoots and managing creators with clarity and confidence
• Strong writing abilities, editorial instincts and proven ability to turn data into creative decisions
• Hands-on experience with YouTube analytics and social platform algorithms
• Bonus if you’re a Spy Ninjas fan—but not required. Just bring curiosity, creativity, and an absolute OBSESSION for YouTube