Producer, Talent Development

Job Description

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. The company produces 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; 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 an experienced, self-motivated producer to join a new talent development unit. We're looking for someone creative and passionate who can confidently take on developing content for BuzzFeed talent.

In this role, you will report to a supervising producer, and collaborate with teams and channels across BuzzFeed. You'll produce content for multiple platforms (TikTok, Facebook, Youtube). You'll also have the opportunity to pitch and develop new concepts and series for BuzzFeed talent.

The ideal candidate will be able to work independently--being able to fully execute greenlit projects and confidently run a shoot. But they should also be open to collaboration and receptive to feedback.

You Will
• Pitch and brainstorm new series, formats and pilot ideas in collaboration with EP and Supervising Producer
• Partner with internal BuzzFeed talent to build fresh concepts based on their skills and interests
• Coordinate and organize shoots for greenlit projects, and based on our needs, shoot and edit your content
• Collaborate with other producers, supervising producer and EP during the post process
• Develop an understanding of and familiarity with existing BuzzFeed brands and channels in order to adapt/improve existing formats

You Have
• A passion for development with the ability to concept, pitch, and champion content ideas
• 2-5 years experience at producer level with a proven track record at well-regarded digital production companies, or equivalent
• A proven ability to create engaging original content online
• Experience producing and editing content for various social platforms
• The ability to multitask and work creatively as a team in a high-pressure environment
• The ability to manage multiple projects throughout the various stages of production
• Boundless creativity

All job applications must be received through the official BuzzFeed Jobs board (https://www.buzzfeed.com/about/jobs), including referrals. It is BuzzFeed's practice to not schedule job interviews until after an application is submitted through our jobs board.

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d89786-18-118-205-186-42 in your application.