OVERVIEW:
Team Johnson is on the lookout for a savvy, forward-thinking Director of Operations to help us streamline, scale, and bring structure to our creative brand division. This is a project-based role — one that we created because we’re ready to bring more clarity, accountability, and flow into how we run operations across teams.
We’re a fully remote, fast-moving, always evolving, AI-forward team — 98% made up of independent contractors. We operate in the online business space (think YouTube, podcasts, courses, memberships, events, content, and coaching), so we need someone who gets that world. If you’re at home translating big ideas into clear, actionable plans — and you love using AI to make work smarter — we want to hear from you.
YOU’VE GOT TO HAVE:
- Proven experience building, scaling, or running operations for a high-growth YouTube channel or podcast (ideally both).
- Strong track record collaborating with remote creative teams, including contractors, freelancers, and potential full-time hires.
- Deep operations and project management skills, with the ability to oversee day-to-day execution while keeping growth in focus.
- Ability to translate creative vision into actionable, efficient plans.
- High comfort with AI tools to improve workflow, productivity, and output.
- Experience monitoring productivity, budgets, systems and ROI, with regular reporting to leadership.
- Skilled at spotting growth opportunities and placing the right people in the right roles.
- Thrives in small, nimble, slightly chaotic business environments (not overly corporate).
- Must be opinionated, confident, kind, love to cuss and have a great sense of humor. Periodt.
ARE YOU:
- Fluent in English
- Available during U.S. working hours for occasional team meetings or updates
- Comfortable working in a 60-day project phase (with potential to extend)
- A self-starter who brings structure, ideas, and clarity without needing hand-holding
- AI-confident: not expected to “lead AI,” but ready to collaborate with our AI-first workflows that support people, not replace them
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Collaborate with leadership to turn creative vision into structured operations.
- Build systems that help YouTube, podcast, and brand projects run on time and with less chaos.
- Motivate teams and keep accountability high without killing morale.
- Manage productivity, systems, and budgets while reporting regularly to leadership.
- Use AI to streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, and keep workflows moving.
- Document workflows and processes so team members can follow them with ease.
- Adapt quickly: our environment moves fast, and we need someone resourceful who thrives in that.
DETAILS:
- Independent Consultant, remote role.
- Project-based work — initial 60-day engagement.
- Project budget: $15,000–$20,000 total for the engagement, depending on experience.
- Tools we use: Asana, Slack, Google Suite, Zoom, Loom, Dropbox, and others you might recommend.