Post-Production Coordinator, Original Series

Job Description

Post-Production Coordinator, Original Series (Project Based)

About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed is the world's leading tech-powered, diversified media company that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally through its cross-platform news and entertainment network. We produce articles, lists, quizzes, videos, and original series; lifestyle content through brands including Tasty, the world's largest social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and HuffPost; original pop culture and entertainment programming through Complex Networks; an industry-leading affiliate business, strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through BuzzFeed Commerce; and original productions across broadcast, cable, SVOD, film and digital platforms for BuzzFeed Studios.

The Role

BuzzFeed is looking for a Post Production Coordinator to join our Los Angeles Post-Production team in a project-based capacity. We're looking for someone who has the ability to coordinate multiple episodic projects at once and has a strong interest in Buzzfeed's original series.

You Will
• Collaborate with Post Production Supervisor to oversee daily tasks and resourcing for long and short form episodic content
• Track and manage Post Production schedules across multiple series at different phases in production
• Oversee Post Production process across multiple series simultaneously
• Review and Quality Control cuts, managing stakeholder expectations as needed
• Ensure all assets are delivered on time and to spec
• Verify legal clearances and platform standards are upheld
• Quality Control for all final assets
• Collaborate with Production to ensure footage is filmed on time and to spec
• Facilitate communication between Creative Producers and Video Editors
• Identify problem areas quickly and pose creative solutions
• Manage administrative paperwork (NDAs, POs, and freelance timecards)

Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company.

You Have
• At least 3-5 years experience working in film, tv, or digital production
• Flexibility to adapt with changing timelines and deliverables
• Working knowledge of Post Production and Production process and equipment
• Proficient in Project Management tools (Float and Airtable are a plus!)
• Familiarity with codecs, image types, resolutions, frame rates as they pertain to digital media trends
• Experience with Mac OS and Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder and After Effects
• Willingness to learn and evolve within a team environment
• Inspired to learn more about the technical side of Post Production
• Emphasis on organization and attention to detail
• Proactive, and Positive team player
• Ability to guide projects from end to end independently
• Knowledgeable of current social media and digital video platforms

FYI - job descriptions are not a one size fits all, just because you don't meet every requirement doesn't mean we don't want to hear from you. If you think you'd be a good fit for the job anyway, use your application to show us why!

At BuzzFeed, 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.

This position may require you to be in the office or be in close proximity to other employees once our offices fully reopen in 2022.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r17qo0-3-22-61-246-42 in your application.