Media & Event Production Assistant

Y Combinator; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Y Combinator is seeking a Media & Event Production Assistant to support their Media and Events teams. This full-time role requires a combination of AV technician and video editor skills, assisting in the behind-the-scenes work that ensures memorable events. Ideal candidates will have a passion for event production and a strong technical background, working onsite in the SF Bay Area.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Flexible paid time off policy

401(k) with 4% matching

Generous parental leave

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in event support, AV/technical operations, or creative production roles.
• Hands-on experience with video editing and AV setups.
• Comfort with troubleshooting technical issues during events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and operation of audio-visual equipment for events.
• Provide technical support during live and virtual events.
• Edit and deliver post-event content such as recap videos.

Skills

AV technical operations

Video editing

Event logistics

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

OBS

Zoom

Job description

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Y Combinator is the leading startup accelerator for entrepreneurs. Since 2005, YC has invested in over 5,000 companies, including Airbnb, Coinbase, DoorDash, Dropbox, Instacart, Reddit, Stripe, and OpenAI. Today, YC has built the most powerful startup community in the world alongside the products and programs to support founders for the life of their company.

About the Role:

Y Combinator is introducing a Media & Events Production Assistant to support our Media and Events teams. This is a cross-functional support role ideal for someone who is part AV technician, part video editor, and part logistics coordinator. You’ll contribute to the behind-the-scenes excellence that makes our events memorable, from setting up AV equipment to transforming raw footage into polished, shareable content.

You’ll be a key operational partner, ensuring that both our creative output and event experiences are technically sound, visually engaging, and flawlessly delivered.

This is a full-time position. Candidates must live in the SF Bay Area and be available to work onsite at our offices located at Pier 70, San Francisco. Evening and weekend work is required.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with setup, testing, and operation of audio-visual equipment for live and virtual events (projectors, mics, mixers, cameras, etc.).
• Provide technical support during events, troubleshooting sound, lighting, and streaming issues in real time.
• Support event logistics, including venue setup, vendor coordination, and production crew assistance.
• Help prepare and maintain run-of-show documents and event toolkits.
• Edit and deliver post-event content such as highlight reels, interviews, and recap videos.
• Organize and manage footage, B-roll, and production assets.
• Apply basic post-production techniques (color correction, sound leveling, adding intros/outros).
• Support video exports and optimizations for various platforms (YouTube, internal channels, social).
• Maintain AV equipment inventory, perform gear check-ins/outs, and assist with tech upgrades.

Must-Haves:

• 1–3 years of experience in event support, AV/technical operations, or creative production roles.
• Hands-on experience with video editing and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro).
• Comfort with event tech setups, including microphones, video switchers, lighting rigs, and streaming gear.
• Calm under pressure, with the ability to troubleshoot tech issues quickly and clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with tools like OBS, Zoom, or Restream for livestream production.
• Passion for events, storytelling, and making things work smoothly behind the curtain.
• Interest in startups, community, or content-led organizations.

Every employee at YC has a lot of individual responsibility and access to sensitive information, so we need to hire people we can trust. Your ability to make good trade-offs and exercise good judgment is particularly important to us.

Location:YC is headquartered in the SF Bay Area. Candidates must live in the SF Bay Area and be available to work onsite at our offices located at Pier 70, San Francisco. Evening and weekend work is required.

Compensation:$150,000 to $165,000 annual salary.

Benefits:Our full benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental plans, infertility benefit, STD/LTD, life insurance, commuter benefits, flexible spending account, health savings account, 401(k) + 4% matching, generous parental leave, paid holidays, and flexible paid time off policy.

Work Authorization:This position does not support work authorization/visa sponsorship.

Y Combinator considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law, including San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance. Y Combinator is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of job applicants and complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act. The privacy policy of Ashby, Inc., the hiring platform used by Y Combinator, governs the collection of such data and can be foundhere.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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