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 improving it: 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 HuffPost to come.

Business Area: Content
Job Category: BuzzFeed Studios
Pay: $400/day
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

We are seeking a talented, project-based Video Editor specializing in vertical shorts features to join our dynamic team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will be skilled in Adobe Premiere, comfortable with tight timelines, & experienced in delivering polished, high-quality content.

You Will

• Collaborate with creative teams to shape narratives effectively.
• Edit raw footage, focusing on storytelling & pacing.
• Seamlessly integrate visual & audio elements including sound design.
• Implement feedback quickly from creatives & clients.
• Experiment with different edit versions as needed.
• Maintain organization according to internal SOPs.
• Conduct professional Color Grading & Sound Mixing.
• Identify issues & collaborate to course correct.
• Communicate post-production needs & concerns effectively.
• Occasionally attend filming sessions for input on post-production requirements.
• Adapt to changing timelines & deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

You Have

• 3+ years experience working in a professional environment on vertical shorts or feature films.
• Expert knowledge of Mac OS & Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro.
• Experience with designing & laying in GFX/VFX pertaining to caption files.
• Advanced knowledge of Post-Production & Production process & equipment.
• Experience in storytelling & pacing specific to vertical shorts or feature films.
• Strong sense of timing, rhythm, & the ability to create tension & humor as appropriate.
• Experience working with directors & producers to shape the direction & tone of a project.
• Emphasis on organization & attention to detail.
• Proactive, positive team player, able to help guide projects from ingest to delivery
• Experience in Vertical Short Features preferred.
• Knowledge of DaVinci Resolve preferred.

To Apply:

• Share 3-5 samples of work youve edited & a current reel.

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