Assistant Director

About BabyBillion

BabyBillion is India’s No.1 YouTube channel for kids, delivering fun and educational content with over 1 billion monthly views, and we’re on a mission to reach 10 billion monthly views by Dec 2025, becoming the world’s No.1 YouTube channel.

We’re bringing a positive impact by creating content that not only entertains but also nurtures creativity, learning, and good values in children. Join a fast-growing company dedicated to shaping the future of kids' digital content and making a real difference in young lives globally.

Role Overview:

As an Assistant Director (AD), you will play a key role in supporting the Director and production team in organizing and coordinating all aspects of the video production process. You will help ensure that filming schedules run smoothly, creative ideas are implemented, and all logistics are in place, from pre-production to post-production. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for YouTube content creation.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Pre-production Coordination:

- Assist the Director in planning video shoots, including scheduling, location scouting, and preparing equipment and materials.

- Organize talent, crew, and resources for each shoot, ensuring that everyone is informed and ready to go.

- Help prepare production documents, such as shot lists, storyboards, and production schedules.

- Liaise with the creative team to ensure that all ideas and concepts are clearly understood and executed.

2) On-set Support:

- Help manage talent, ensuring they are prepared and positioned correctly during filming.

- Troubleshoot issues on set, including technical glitches, scheduling conflicts, and creative adjustments.

- Maintain a calm and efficient workflow, even under time pressure.

3) Team and Talent Management:

- Communicate clearly with talent and crew members to ensure that they are on track and that the director's vision is being followed.

- Keep track of talent availability, managing call times and ensuring smooth transitions between scenes.

4) Post-production Support:

- Assist with the post-production process, including organizing footage, assisting editors with logging clips, and helping with file management.

- Help the Director with feedback and revisions to ensure that the final video meets the original creative vision.

Problem Solving:

Anticipate and resolve potential issues on set to avoid delays or production disruptions.

Act as a liaison between the creative team, production staff, and any external collaborators to ensure smooth communication and workflow.

Skills & Qualifications:

- Experience:

Prior experience as an Assistant Director or Production Assistant in video production, preferably for YouTube or other digital platforms.

Strong understanding of the video production process, including pre-production, shooting, and post-production.

- Technical Skills:

Familiarity with production equipment, including cameras, lighting, and sound systems.

Basic understanding of video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro) is a plus.

- Organizational Skills:

- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with a focus on keeping things on track and meeting deadlines.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Communication:

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a team, talent, and external collaborators.

- Ability to give clear, concise instructions and keep the team on the same page.

- Creative Problem-Solving:

- Ability to think on your feet and resolve problems quickly, whether technical, logistical, or creative.

- Attention to Detail:

- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to ensuring the production process runs smoothly.

- Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in YouTube production and knowledge of platform-specific content strategies.

- Familiarity with YouTube's production requirements (e.g., aspect ratio, video length, resolution, etc.).

- A passion for YouTube content and understanding of the creative process behind digital video production.