Executive Producer, YouTube

Why This Role Matters

Dragonfruit is expanding into more ambitious, format-driven, live-action productions. The Executive Producer, YouTube will play a critical role in building and scaling our on-set production capabilities — bringing structure, creative ambition, and operational rigor to higher-budget, more complex content. This role is about elevating what’s possible on YouTube: translating ideas into world-class productions, building the teams and systems required to execute them, and ensuring every shoot delivers against both creative and business outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Live-Action Productions End-to-End — oversee pre-production, production, and delivery for high-budget YouTube content

• Translate Creative into Execution — partner with Creative Directors to scope, plan, and execute ambitious formats

• Build & Scale On-Set Capabilities — develop playbooks, workflows, and infrastructure for repeatable production excellence

• Own Resourcing & Hiring for Productions — identify key roles (crew, freelancers, specialists) and build a high-quality talent bench

• Manage Vendor & Partner Relationships — oversee external production partners to ensure quality, speed, and cost efficiency

• Drive Budget & Cost Efficiency — manage episodic budgets with a focus on maximizing output and ROI

• Ensure Production Quality — uphold high standards across cinematography, sound, pacing, and overall execution

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally — align with Producers, Post-Production, and leadership to ensure smooth handoffs and delivery

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in live-action, YouTube production as an Executive Producer, Senior Producer, or equivalent

• Deep expertise in on-set production, including crew management, shoot planning, and production logistics

• Proven ability to build and scale production systems, not just execute individual shoots

• Strong network of production talent, vendors, and partners

• Experience hiring and staffing production teams end-to-end

• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills; thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

• Strong understanding of YouTube and digital content formats preferred

Perks

• 100% Remote Work (with travel for shoots as needed)

• Competitive Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) (US-based)

• Bonuses for exceptional video performance and production innovation

• Unlimited book reimbursements (we like to read 🙂)

• Paid volunteering day for a cause of your choice

• Work directly with top-tier creators and global brands

• Join a mission-driven company shaping the future of educational media