About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed (Nasdaq: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet with a mission to spread joy & truth. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, & commerce, our brands drive conversation & inspire what audiences watch, read, & buy now & into the future. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, & creative; & inspiring our audience to live better lives. 

Business Area: Content

Job Category: Studio

Hourly: $20.00 an hour

Union Status: Non-Union

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

The Role

The BuzzFeed Studios AI Fellowship is a 12-week program for eager Gen AI video producers ready to master the tools & techniques of the next generation of content. Throughout the program, you will learn BuzzFeeds process/voice/strategy for creating compelling, shareable video content. This includes enhancing your production skills from ideation to execution - brainstorming, generating, editing, notes, packaging -- & exploring how & why people view & share AI videos through YouTube & other platforms. 

You are a native of the digital & pop culture landscape with intimate knowledge of the latest & greatest in emerging technology, including AI video. You have a special interest in entertaining content in any of the following categories: Food, Celebrity, True Crime, Horror/Thriller, & Comedy.  You enjoy making content & are obsessed with the internet (AKA you devour the things people are sharing, liking, recommending & talking about), & the possibilities that come through technology advances. Fellows will work with & learn from members of the Video team & partner from time to time with members of the film & television teams. This is the perfect fellowship for someone interested in pursuing a career as a creator or in entertainment, new media, or creative services & fascinated by viral content, AI generation, human psychology, pop culture, & the changing media landscape.

This is a paid position (at $20/hour). The Fellowship will require the fellows to be in the Los Angeles office four days a week, Monday- Thursday.

You must submit all application materials when you apply. The application deadline is Monday, April 28th, by 5 PM EST. 

You Have

• 1-2 years of proven experience creating compelling, shareable video content
• 6 months- 1 year proven experience working with generative AI tools
• Proficiency with AI tools like Flux, Midjourny, Runway, Sora, Kling or Minimax
• Capable editor with Premiere Pro & CapCut/InShot 
• Adobe Creative Suite & on set experience a plus
• Understand the YouTube & TikTok landscape 
• Ability to work in small teams & independently, at a high pace. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects throughout various stages of production
• Ability to give & receive constructive criticism high emotional intelligence
• A competitive drive with a positive, curious & kind disposition (no haters)
• An enthusiasm for pitching new ideas & concepts

Please submit the following when applying to be a Video Fellow:

• Your one-page resume
• No formal cover letters, please. Instead, include a few sentences in your application explaining why you'd be a good fit for the AI video fellowship. 
• What was your path to learning Gen AI production & where do you believe this path will take you in the future?
• What makes an AI video viral? 
• Choose 3 AI videos or creators & tell us why you think they are great. 
• Pitch us 3 characters youd like to create in AI
• Please provide three images or a short video of each character
• Write a blurb telling us who your character is, what they do & what kind of trouble or adventures they get into
• List of generative AI apps & editing equipment with which you are proficient (if not already noted on your resume).

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at applicationhelp@buzzfeed.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

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 Team, our Employee Resource Groups, & more.