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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: $300/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

BuzzFeeds Cocoa Butter Channel is all about celebrating Black culture through entertaining & relatable content.  Were looking for a skilled Video Editor with 3-5 years experience to echo our voice & collaborate on shows like "Taste Wars" & "Food Swap." As a Video Editor, youll craft engaging & dynamic edits that resonate with our diverse audience. Youll be responsible for working with the creative leads in shaping the format & flow of the content, ensuring each video is both captivating & true to Cocoa Butters unique voice.

You Will

• Edit compelling, long-form & short-form digital videos, focusing on narrative structure
• Be able to accommodate quick edit timelines 
• Incorporate graphics, music, & effects to enhance storytelling & engagement
• Collaborate with producers to maintain the channels signature style & cultural relevance
• Implement edit feedback quickly & provide updated cuts using creative solutions
• Experiment with different edit versions as needed
• Provide additional asset creation when necessary including adaptations, cutdowns, thumbnails, etc. 
• Maintain project & edit organization according to internal SOPs
• Implement appropriate Color Grading & Sound Mixing

You Have

• 3-5 years of video editing experience, preferably with lifestyle or culturally-focused content
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, & related software
• Strong understanding of storytelling techniques & audience engagement strategies
• Ability to work independently & meet tight deadlines without compromising quality
• Passion for Black culture & culinary content is a plus!

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