Video Editor, Worth IT

Job Description

Video Editor, Worth It (project-based)

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 a creative Video Editor to join our Post-Production team in a project-based capacity on Buzzfeed's original series ''Worth It''. We're looking for experienced story editors who are passionate about food-based video content.

Example of storytelling style requested:

https://youtu.be/xj-6hC5GFfI

https://youtu.be/iRyXDCckvuc

You Will
• Partner with Creative Producers and Post-Production team to create Worth It / About To Eat video content
• End-to-end edit multiple videos and formats for episodes of Worth It and the About To Eat channel
• Quickly assemble first cuts for story notes
• Implement changes to video edits given creative feedback and direction
• Experiment with different versions of an edit, exploring multiple directions if needed
• Maintain project organization and follow internal SOPs for project naming conventions

You Have
• 3+ years experience working in a professional environment on digital content
• Advanced knowledge of Mac OS and Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder and After Effects and 3rd party software
• Experience with codecs, image types, resolutions frame rates as they pertain to digital media trends
• Flexibility to adapt with changing timelines and deliverables
• Aptitude for sourcing music that aligns with content
• Experience with simple motion GFX or static GFX (title cards, lower thirds) preferred
• Balance and grade color, and mix and level audio within Adobe Premiere or related software
• Advanced knowledge of Post-Production and Production process and equipment
• Working Knowledge of changing social and digital video platform landscape
• Emphasis on organization and attention to detail
• Proactive, positive team player, able to help guide projects from ingest to delivery
• Passionate about telling stories highlighting food, culture, and people
• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus
• Experience in cutting content for a major digital brand

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnbzko-3-149-239-110-42 in your application.