Assistant Director

Summary

Join TBNR, a leading creator-owned MCN, as a Storyteller/Assistant Director and contribute to the creation of engaging YouTube content. Support the Director by identifying key story moments, taking detailed notes, and building initial cuts from raw footage. Apply basic editing skills and collaborate with editors and producers. Maintain organized footage and notes for efficient post-production. This role requires strong storytelling abilities, basic editing experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset. The position offers various benefits, including full medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401k, flexible time off, and paid holidays.

Requirements

• Strong storytelling ability with a clear understanding of basic storytelling frameworks
• Basic editing experience (e.g., Adobe Premiere or similar tools)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in high-energy production settings
• Ability to be on set regularly and work closely with the Director and crew
• Proactive mindset — you’re always thinking about how to tell a better story

Responsibilities

• Support the Director on set by identifying story arcs, standout moments, and emotional beats
• Take detailed notes during filming to track key narrative elements and pivots
• Build Version 1 (v1) cuts from raw footage, helping to shape the first pass at the story
• Apply basic editing skills to structure rough cuts or prep footage for post-production
• Collaborate closely with editors and producers to pass off a strong storytelling foundation
• Ensure footage and notes are organized for downstream editing and storytelling work
• Act as a key storytelling voice throughout the shoot

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a YouTube or digital content environment
• Familiarity with gaming or challenge-style content
• Strong visual instinct and ability to think like an editor on set

Benefits

• 100% Company paid Medical Insurance
• Company sponsored Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K with a 3% non-elective contribution from TBNR LLC that fully vests immediately
• Flexible time off with 8 Company paid holidays