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 as:
(Junior) Producer (all genders)
Location: Munich, Berlin or remote within Germany
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?
Don’t wait any longer - apply now and become part of a small but truly cool team. We’re excited to hear from you!
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 find the relevant information on data protection in the application process at https://kurzgesagt.org/privacy/.
