Chief Operating Officer COO (all genders)

What you are best known for

1. Proven experience as a COO or in a comparable operational leadership role, ideally within a web/video-driven, creative, production or agency environment
2. Strong experience in both disciplinary and functional leadership, paired with a motivating, collaborative, and coaching-oriented leadership style
3. A proactive, solution-oriented and pragmatic approach to challenges, combined with diplomatic execution strength and strong interpersonal sensitivity
4. The ability to anticipate challenges early and develop pragmatic, effective solutions before they become critical
5. A strong track record of translating ideas into clear structures, processes, priorities and goals
6. Experience in leading and supporting organizational change processes
7. Confidence working with creative teams, with a deep understanding of their workflows and needs
8. Strong execution mindset with a focus on outcomes rather than analysis alone
9. Decisiveness paired with a high level of ownership, accountability and responsibility
10. Experience within the YouTube ecosystem is strongly preferred and close to essential, given that it is at the core of our business
11. Experience in e-commerce is a plus
12. Full professional proficiency in English, minimum good level of German

Some perks of working at kurzgesagt

1. A role with real impact: a long-term challenge with significant (creative) freedom, combining strategic initiatives with hands-on operational work in an ambitious and highly creative environment at one of the world’s largest educational channels on YouTube. You take ownership, thrive in responsibility and leave a lasting footprint as a role model
2. Attractive benefits including a heavily subsidized Urban Sports Club membership, contributions to public transport and pension schemes as well as employee discounts and perks with a wide range of partner companies
3. A unique company culture defined by openness, high transparency, and a shared commitment to continuously push kurzgesagt forward
4. A central office location in the heart of Munich (close to the main train station) with excellent transport connections, alongside a creative, collaborative, and highly motivated team
5. And last but not least: you’ll receive your very own personalized avatar and Bird 😊

Like what you see?

Don’t wait any longer - apply now and become part of a small but truly cool team. We’re excited to hear from you!

In your cover letter, we are especially interested in:

1. Why you want to take on the COO role and how you identify with our vision and culture
2. Examples from your experience in operational leadership roles, project execution, change management, and cross-functional collaboration (ideally within web/video, creative or agency environments)
3. How you motivate and develop teams, drive execution, make decisions, take ownership and actively turn strategy into impact