Chief of Staff

About the job

Who we are:

Five years ago, Dragonfruit set out to bring together some of the most talented visual storytellers, viral video strategists, and big-name clients, to change the way we create and consume on YouTube.

The result has been bigger than we could have imagined, having generated billions of organic views and hundreds of millions of subscribers for creators like MrBeast, Ali Abdaal, Chris Williamson, Codie Sanchez, Neil Patel and orgs like Y Combinator, e.l.f beauty, WHOOP, ClickUp, Linktree, Center for Humane Technology & more.

Unlike other social media agencies or YouTube businesses, Dragonfruit refuses to celebrate a “creator economy” that trades viewers’ time and attention for rapid-fire dopamine entertainment.

Instead, we are leading a global movement to make YouTube a more valuable and educational place for all people; where views and subscribers are never an end in and of themselves, but rather a means of increasing human flourishing; where viral-educational YouTube channels not only bolster awareness and impact for our client's brands, but also create genuine value in viewers’ lives.

The Role:

On day one as Dragonfruit’s Chief of Staff, you will become a crucial linchpin in our rapidly scaling creative agency. By working directly with our co-founder and CEO, Adrian, and integrating into many of his current tasks, you’ll single-handedly unlock 2-3x growth for the business in the next year.

This will be accomplished by acting as the key “number two” alongside Adrian. You’ll own the highest-level executive operations, managing Adrian’s calendar, running point on communications with top clients and stakeholders, systematizing key tasks for Adrian and other department heads, and serve as a firewall between the bustling day-to-day operations and the office of the CEO. You’ll also take lead on special projects; contributing directly to high-leverage growth initiatives like building Dragonfruit’s brand, and recruiting and nurturing top talent.

You’ll act as a true leader and motivator within the company, a go-to resource and inter-connector amongst our various departments,. By proactively spotting friction points and increasing cross-functional alignment, you’ll be the lifeblood of the organization, both logistically and culturally.

This is not an assistant position; this role offers a steep growth path for the right ambitious candidate, from Chief of Staff, to VP of Operations, Agency President, and a potential cofounder in future ventures.

What you can expect:

• An exciting creative startup culture – operate cross-functionally, wear several hats, and occasionally work long hours, during evenings, and/or weekends. We are a hungry and ambitious group of people trying to accomplish something large and challenging and we’re looking for folks who are enthusiastic and willing to do what is required to reach their goals.
• Be a key player in Dragonfruit’s growth – help take the company from 40 employees to 100+ as we establish ourselves as the #1 YouTube agency/studio in the world
• Lift up others – provide constructive mentorship, feedback, and organizational structures that benefit leadership, our department heads, creative directors, video editors & more
• Lift up yourself – use Dragonfruit’s culture of excellence as an incubator to improve your management and leadership skills, learn new mental models, business fundamentals, sharpen your critical thinking, increase productivity, and operate at the forefront of new media
• Earn more – take advantage of regular performance-based raises, generous referral and sales commissions, cash bonus incentives, & more.

Skills and Qualifications:

• You have proven experience as a Chief of Staff, Head of Operations, or other key leadership role for a creative or marketing agency, a creator-led business, or related organization
• You’re elite at calendar and information management, you eat, drink, and breathe spreadsheets, automations, task management, Notion, ClickUp, etc. — and love making sense of mess
• Huge bonus if you are well-versed in various applications and models of A.I., LLMs, A.I. agents, etc.
• You know how to identify and communicate with A-players, especially creatives, and can sniff out talent fast
• You’re comfortable being the first line of defense against client and team comms, you default to extreme accountability and ownership, and love being the trusted right hand
• You’re an expert written and verbal communicator and problem solver with strong interpersonal skills
• You’re not just an executor — you think like a founder
• Ability to work within U.S. timezones.

Perks:

• Work while traveling (although this is a position based in LA, we're 100% remote so traveling regularly or working from other places won’t be a problem)
• Competitive Healthcare Coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Gifts/cash bonuses on birthdays, work anniversaries, and other work-related achievements
• Unlimited reimbursements on book purchases (we like to read 🙂)
• Paid volunteering: 1 day dedicated to supporting a cause of your choice
• Work directly with some of the largest creators/brands on the planet
• Work for a company that is values-oriented and committed to positive social impact

If you're ready to join Dragonfruit and play a role in the future of YouTube, apply today!

Dragonfruit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that Dragonfruit provides equal employment opportunities to all staff members and job applicants without regard to gender, pregnancy, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, disability, sexual orientation, religious belief, part time or fixed term employment, age or any other legally protected class.