Producer, Smosh Alike

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Producer of Smosh Alike plays a central role in developing and delivering engaging unscripted content across YouTube and social platforms. Reporting to the Director of Smosh Alike, this position blends creativity, coordination, and comedic instinct to support the day-to-day production of flagship Smosh Alike content. Ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving creative environment and loves creating compelling content as much as they love learning about new things.

Core Competencies

• Creative Collaboration – Contributes meaningfully in brainstorms, and supports larger creative visions. Has a strong understanding of what makes unscripted content engaging.
• Clear Communicator – Keeps cast, crew, and cross-functional partners aligned through timely updates, thoughtful collaboration, and respectful feedback.
• Organized Executor – Moves projects forward with clarity and consistency, tracking deadlines, assets, notes, and feedback with precision.
• Adaptable Leader – Can step up and steer when needed, but knows when to listen and support. Thrives in a flexible, ever-shifting production environment while staying focused on creative and production goals.
• Capable Director – Confident guiding talent and crew during production and shaping content during post-production with a steady hand, collaborative spirit, and strong comedic instincts.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration & Ideation - Coming to the table with ideas for new topics, segments, and guests. Researching current internet trends and press tours. Able to bounce ideas back and forth and frequently brainstorm.
• External Talent - Research guests coming in to find out potential questions and topics to bring up on set. Participate in pre-interview calls and create a welcoming environment for them.
• Support Pre-Production & Shoot Logistics – Coordinate with production on pitch forms, call sheets, casting, schedules, and talent releases. Own and direct episodes when assigned, and help ensure shoot days run smoothly and collaboratively.
• Oversee Post-Production – Partner with editors to shape story arcs, guide tone and pacing, deliver editorial feedback, and finalize episodes for publishing in collaboration with the social team.
• Collaborate Across Teams – Maintain strong communication with cast, crew, post-production, and channel leadership to keep creative and production priorities aligned.
• Support Branded Integrations – Partner with Brand Partnerships and Production teams to bring sponsored content to life while ensuring integrations feel authentic to Smosh Pit’s voice.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience producing digital content, creator-led formats, or large-scale unscripted productions
• Confident directing talent and collaborating with cast, crew, editors, and freelance creatives
• Strong awareness of pop culture, internet trends, and the evolving YouTube and digital media landscape
• A strong interest in learning about niche subjects and internet lore
• Experience managing post-production workflows and providing editorial feedback
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, and Monday.com
• Known for follow-through, flexibility, problem-solving, and a positive, team-oriented mindset