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.

Business Area: Content
Job Category: Operations
Salary: 300-325/day USD
Union Status: Non Union

The Role

BuzzFeed is looking for a detail oriented, organized Post Production Specialist to fill the role of Post Production Coordinator for BuzzFeed & Complex Networks content. This role supports video asset creation & delivery for Branded & Editorial. The ideal candidate will provide project management & technical support, working with teams across the company to facilitate the Post Production Process for on-set filming, GFX & VFX support, & creative & post communications. 

You Will

• Report to Post Production Supervisors for project assignments
• Track & manage Post Production resourcing & scheduling
• Oversee that Post Production workflow is followed over multiple projects, simultaneously
• Work with Post Production Supervisors to provide budget estimates on projects
• Ensure all media assets are delivered on time & to spec
• Ingest & prep media in project for Editor hand off
• Provide light edit support as necessary (clip pulls, text change, end cards, exports, etc)
• Coordinate with outside vendors for captioning & translations services, as well as laying into videos upon receipt  
• Verify legal clearances & platform standards are upheld
• Provide Quality Control & packaging for final assets
• Facilitate communication between Producers & Edit Staff
• Provide basic technical support + training for Post Production process & systems
• Identify problem areas & collaborate to propose solutions quickly
• Manage administrative paperwork for (NDAs, POs, & freelance timecards)

You Have

• Education or relevant experience in Film, Communication + Media or related field
• At least 2-4 years experience working in the digital media space, branded agency experience is a plus
• Excellent communication skills 
• Flexibility to adapt with changing timelines & deliverables
• Working knowledge of Video Production process & equipment
• Proficient in Project Management tools (Float & Airtable are a plus!)
• Familiarity with codecs, image types, resolutions, frame rates as they pertain to digital media trends
• Knowledge & experience with Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder & After Effects
• Willingness to learn & evolve within a team environment
• Intermediate technical knowledge of Post Production workflow
• Emphasis on organization & attention to detail
• Proactive & Positive team player
• Good time management skills & ability to problem solve in a quick paced environment
• Ability to guide projects from end to end independently
• Knowledgeable of current social media & digital video platforms
• Must be available to work from our LA or NY office to oversee media management for larger productions

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

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, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, 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.