About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture & commerce, our brands drive conversation & inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, & obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news & entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, & creative; & inspiring our audience to live better lives. We'll continue to recruit the best founders & creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like Complex Networks & HuffPost to come.

The Role

BuzzFeed Editorial Video is looking for a Project Manager to bring their production & organizational skills to the Los Angeles or New York City office. We are looking for a smart, skilled, passionate self-starter that can work seamlessly with the various departments within Editorial Video.

This is a freelance position based in BuzzFeeds office in Los Angeles or New York City.

You Will

• Process payroll & check request paperwork for submission
• Source & book freelance producers
• Troubleshoot day-to-day production challenges & appropriately escalate as needed.
• Organize team brainstorms for high priority channel initiatives
• Take notes during brainstorms & keep track of claiming documentation   
• Problem-

You Have

• Must have 2 years of production experience
• Familiarity with long-form & short-form digital content
• Impeccable time management skills, ability to multi-task / prioritize projects with sensitive deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of video pre-production, production, & post-production
• Ability to work in high pressure, fast paced production environment
• Excellent written verbal communication skills
• Self-starter that is able to see a task through all stages until completion
• Ability to work independently & with a team
• This position is approximately 40 hours a week
• Excellent attention to detail

Life at BuzzFeed

We celebrate inclusion & are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are  proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, & will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal & professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, & more
• An attractive & equitable compensation package, including salary & stock options.
• A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym & wellness discounts, & much more.

We want all employees to feel safe & 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 & safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. 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.

Note: BuzzFeed offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) & open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, & WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, & VT.