MrBeast · 2 weeks ago
Head of Production, DTC Content
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $230K/yr
12+ years expMrBeast's Beast Industries is a multifaceted media and entertainment company known for revolutionizing digital content creation. They are seeking a Head of Production to build and scale the production function for a growing portfolio of original content, overseeing multiple projects while ensuring operational execution aligns with creative ambitions.
MarketingMedia and EntertainmentTelecom & CommunicationsPublishingContent CreatorsFilm ProductionInternetTV Production
Responsibilities
Define and lead the production strategy across a growing portfolio of original programming
Oversee multiple concurrent productions from early planning through production, post-production, and final delivery
Build and lead a high-performing production organization, including production executives, line producers, production managers, post-production leaders, coordinators, and external partners
Own production budgets, forecasts, schedules, staffing plans, and operational capacity across the slate
Manage all aspects of production operations, including crews, vendors, locations, stages, permits, contracts, insurance, payroll, travel, transportation, equipment, and logistics
Partner closely with Programming leadership to evaluate production feasibility while supporting creative ambition with operational discipline
Establish scalable production standards, workflows, reporting, approval processes, and delivery frameworks
Build relationships with studios, production companies, creators, vendors, and external production partners
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams to ensure content is delivered effectively across digital platforms and supported by complementary content initiatives
Serve as the executive escalation point for production risks, scheduling conflicts, budget pressures, vendor issues, and delivery challenges
Continuously improve production operations through stronger systems, organizational design, technology, and vendor strategy
Qualification
Required
12-15+ years of production experience, with significant leadership responsibility across long-form unscripted television, streaming, digital media, live programming, or a related entertainment environment
Led multiple complex productions simultaneously and know how to balance quality, schedule, budget, and execution across competing priorities
Deep expertise in production operations, including budgeting, scheduling, staffing, vendor management, locations, stages, contracts, payroll, permits, and logistics
Built and led high-performing production teams and know how to create the systems and processes that enable organizations to scale
Partner effectively with creative leaders, providing operational guidance while supporting ambitious programming and evolving production needs
Thrive in fast-moving environments where priorities change quickly and can bring structure, sound judgment, and calm execution through ambiguity
Frequent travel should be expected based on production schedules and business needs
Preferred
Experience with creator-led content, live programming, streaming, digital-first media, or other direct-to-consumer entertainment businesses is a plus
Benefits
Eligibility for an annual bonus
An equity grant under the company's employee equity plan
Generous Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision and company-paid Life Insurance
Company contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching
Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
Company-provided technology package
Relocation assistance where applicable, including travel and company-provided housing for the first 90 days
Company
MrBeast
The YouTube Streamy Awards 2020-2023 Creator of the Year Accomplishments - Raised $20,000,000 To Plant 20,000,000 Trees - Given millions to charity - Donated over 100 cars lol - Gave away a private island - Given away over 100 ps4s lol - Gave away 1 million dollars in one video - Counted to 100k - Read the Dictionary - Watched Dance Till You're Dead For 10 Hours - Read Bee Movie Script - Read Longest English Word - Watched Paint Dry - Ubering Across America - Watched It's Every Day Bro For 10 Hours - Ran a marathon in the world's largest shoes - Adopted every dog in a shelter You get the point haha.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$665MKey Investors
Bitmine Immersion TechnologiesState of North CarolinaAlpha Wave Global
2026-01-15Corporate Round· $200M
2025-09-13Grant· $15M
2024-01-01Series C· $300M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Housenbold
Chief Executive Officer & President
Jimmy Donaldson
Founder
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