Video Editor I (Project-Based)

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: Content
Job Category: Studio Operations
Hourly: $37.50 an hour
Union Status: Non-Union

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

BuzzFeed is looking for a full-time, project-based Video Editor I to join our Post Production team in LA and NY. The candidate needs to be able to commute to our LA or NY office space 3-4 days a week, depending on the project type. The ideal candidate will partner Creative Producers for editing various BuzzFeed assets and ensuring the BuzzFeed voice is upheld and projects are up to standard. The ability to work and communicate effectively in a remote environment is a must on days not in the office.

Example of editing styles:

Mel B Breaks Down Her Best Hair Moments | Hairstory
LE SSERAFIM plays the "Try Not to Laugh" challenge and it's tooooo cute 🥰 #FEARNOT #LESSERAFIM
Cooking with Abuela

You Will

Partner with Creative Producers to edit a variety of BuzzFeed video content in Adobe Premiere
Provide start-to-end editing across multiple videos and formats both unscripted and scripted
Quickly assemble rough cuts and implement notes from creatives or clients
Experiment with different versions of an edit, exploring multiple directions if needed
Remain organized and adhere to internal SOPs for project naming conventions
Follow BuzzFeed’s Post Production best practices for optimal project delivery
QC and maintain high-quality standards for any cuts shared out
Collaborate with the Post-Production team to flag and communicate any watchouts with the shoot and scope of creative

You Have

2+ years editing experience working in a professional environment on digital content
Advanced knowledge of Mac OS, Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder and After Effects
Experience with codecs, image types, resolutions, frame rates as they pertain to digital media trends
Comfortable sharing feedback within a small team environment
Flexibility to adapt to changing timelines and deliverables
Passion and knowledge for editing theory
Experience with designing and laying in GFX/VFX
Balance and grade color within Adobe Premiere
Ability to mix and level audio within Adobe Premiere
Advanced knowledge of Post-Production and Production processes 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
Ability to work from office if required based on project needs (Hollywood, CA / New York, NY)
Bilingual plus but not required

To Apply:

Send us your Reel!

Share 3-5 samples of work you’ve edited or current reel.

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