Junior Producer, Buzzfeed Celeb

Job Description

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. We'll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like Complex Networks and HuffPost to come.

Business Area: ContentCategory: EditorialSalary band: 61,000-68,000 USDUnion Status: Non Union

The Role

BuzzFeed Video is looking for a Junior Video Producer to join our video organization, and specifically, our BuzzFeed Celeb team, in Los Angeles, CA. The Junior Video Producer will support BuzzFeed Celeb across multiple digital video platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

You will directly report to the Supervising Producer, along with the BuzzFeed Celeb team, to build videos and pitches. We ask that you have a heavy mix of physical production and video editing, and proficiency with all basic physical production elements (shooting with DSLR cameras, basic lighting, sound) are a must, along with a solid foundation in video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro. We're looking for a digital-native producer who understands producing, directing and editing for the internet.

You Will
• Produce creative, low-cost videos that are following the BuzzFeed Celeb brand
• Create, pitch and build viral formats, including assigned and original videos
• Work with the Supervising Producer to co-produce some content, including collaborative edit support and shared physical production tasks
• Keep up-to-date on talent and topics that are trending in the pop culture sphere, and use them to pitch videos that will be relevant to our audience
• Implement feedback from Supervising Producer and team members promptly
• Conduct shoots with external talent with strict professionalism and demeanor (important)
• Deliver notes on videos through Frame.io
• Iterate off of successful/trending content
• Use viewer and platform data to improve and refine video ideas and execution
• Work with the Publishing Team to grow BuzzFeed Celeb social channels

You Have
• At least 2 years experience creating digital video content
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and the entire CC suite (basic-to-moderate editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro a must)
• Must have experience shooting with DSLRs and a familiarity with basic physical production elements (c-stands, basic sound and lighting equipment, etc.)
• Experience working with external talent, press junkets, or prior work in the pop culture sphere (but not required)
• Expertise in the K-Pop space a huge plus, but not required
• Must be comfortable with most video codecs and formats
• Extremely knowledgeable about at least one social platform such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter (preferably YouTube and/or TikTok, but not required)

To apply:
• No formal cover letters, please. Instead, include a few short paragraphs in your application explaining why you'd be a good fit for this position. We'd also like you to share 2-3 videos that performed well on YouTube within the last year, and explain why you think they were successful.
• Attach a resume.
• Share 3-5 samples of work you've produced.

You can expect:
• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options.
• A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.

We want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Note: BuzzFeed, Inc. offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk5y14-3-144-113-30-42 in your application.