Ycombinator
Associate Video Producer
San Francisco. Posted a month ago
The role
You will work with Senior Video Producers to produce YC videos and podcasts. You will handle research, pre-interviews, editing, publishing, and production logistics.
What you will do
- Work with Senior Video Producers to move projects from idea to shoot to final publication
- Research guests, companies, technologies, and topics
- Help write interview questions, briefs, descriptions, and other editorial material
- Schedule and conduct pre-interviews, take detailed notes, and report back to producers
- Coordinate shoot dates and logistics with founders, companies, and guests
- Review edits and help prepare projects for final approval
- Edit short-form clips and other video content
- Maintain notes, project documentation, and production schedules
- Manage transcripts, video files, review links, and other production assets
- Upload and publish episodes across YouTube and podcast platforms
Required qualifications
- Deeply interested in startups, AI, technology, and the internet
- Understand YC and startup culture
- Experience producing or editing video, podcasts, or other media
- Strong writer and researcher with good editorial instincts
- Extremely organized, reliable, and comfortable managing small details
- Strong attention to detail
- Hands-on experience with cameras, audio, and video production equipment
- Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
Nice to have
- Assistant producer
- Production assistant
- Video editor
- Podcast producer
- Editorial assistant
- Someone making their own projects
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental plans
- Infertility benefit
- STD/LTD
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- 401(k) with 4% matching
- Generous parental leave
- Paid holidays
- Flexible paid time off policy
Before you apply
- This position does not support work authorization/visa sponsorship
About the company
Y Combinator is the leading startup accelerator for entrepreneurs. Since 2005, YC has invested in over 6,000 companies and built a powerful startup community.