Video Editor, Cocoa Butter

Job Description

Video Editor, Cocoa Butter (project-based)

The Role

BuzzFeed is looking for a creative Video Editor to join our Post-Production team in a project-based capacity on the Cocoa Butter team. We're looking for someone who has the ability to cut both comedic and documentary tones that resonate with BIPOC millennials.

Cocoa Butter is a Black culture and entertainment space created to provide a safe space for people on the internet to consume humorous, informative and uplifting content. We're bold, funny and not afraid to take risks. We elevate the culture and amplify the voices of everyday people.

You Will
• Partner with Creative Producers and Post-Production team editing Cocoa Butter video content
• End-to-end edit multiple videos and formats both unscripted and scripted
• Quickly assemble edits and implement notes from creatives and clients
• Experiment with different versions of an edit, exploring multiple directions if needed
• Stay super organized in 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
• Passion and knowledge for editing theory
• Experience with designing and laying in GFX/VFX
• Balance and grade color, and mix and level audio within Adobe Premiere
• Advanced knowledge of Post-Production and Production process and equipment
• Knowledgeable of social media and digital video platforms
• Emphasis on organization and attention to detail
• Proactive, positive team player, able to help guide projects from ingest to delivery
• Bachelor's degree in Film, Communication or related field is preferred

Send us your Reel!
• Share 3-5 samples of work you've edited or current reel.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r77bqr-18-116-51-117-42 in your application.