About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet with a mission to spread joy and truth. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now — and into the future. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. 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, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. 

Business Area: Content

Job Category: BuzzFeed Studio

Hourly: $20.00 an hour

Union Status: Non-Union   

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

The Role

BuzzFeed Studios - is looking for innovative, energetic, and pioneering content creators to bring fresh video ideas to our network. This is a perfect opportunity for a lover of social media, storytelling, and emerging trends to hone their video creative, production and distribution skills in a collaborative environment.

During this fellowship, you will produce for some of the internet's biggest video brands. You will be responsible for completing daily content creation tasks in addition to participating in training to learn development, technical and analytical skills. 

This is a paid freelance fellowship position with full-time hours based in Los Angeles. The fellowship is scheduled to last 12 weeks with the possibility of extending beyond.  Each fellow will be evaluated at the end of the 12-week mark to determine if they will continue to the second 12-month period of the fellowship.

The application deadline to apply is February 24th, 2025 by 5 PM EST.

Overview:

The BuzzFeed Studios Video Fellowship is a 12 week program for eager video producers eager to master the tools and techniques of viral video. Over the course of the program, you will learn BuzzFeed’s process/voice/strategy for creating compelling, shareable video content. This includes enhancing your production skills from ideation to execution - brainstorming, shooting, editing, notes, packaging -- and exploring how and why people view and share videos through BuzzFeed, Reels, TikTok, and Shorts. 

You are a native of the digital and pop culture landscape with intimate knowledge of the latest and 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 and Comedy.  You enjoy making content and are obsessed with the internet (AKA you devour the things people are sharing, liking, recommending and talking about), and the possibilities that come through technology advances. Fellows will work with and learn from members of the Video team and partner from time to time with members of the film and 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, who is fascinated by viral content, human psychology, pop culture, and the changing media landscape.

All application materials will need to be submitted when you apply (including the link to your sample video).

You Have

  • 1-2 years of proven experience creating compelling, shareable video content
  • Proficiency with iPhone shooting and/or DSLR shooting and basic sound/lighting equipment.
  • Capable editor with Premiere Pro & CapCut/InShot 
  • Adobe Creative Suite and on set experience a plus
  • A bonus is proficiency with AI video engines and SFX tools. 
  • Understand the YouTube and TikTok landscape 
  • Ability to work in small teams and independently, at a high pace. 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects throughout various stages of production
  • Ability to give and receive constructive criticism – high emotional intelligence
  • A competitive drive with a positive, curious and kind disposition (no haters)
  • An enthusiasm for pitching new ideas and concepts
  • Experience in front of a camera.

To Apply:

  • 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 video fellowship. 
  • What makes a video viral? 
    • Choose 2 videos from the BuzzFeed or Tasty network that performed well in the past year and explain why you think they were successful. 
    • Choose 2 videos/formats you find (that are NOT from BuzzFeed) on YouTube or TikTok and tell us why you think they are great. 
  • Pitch us 3 YouTube formats or TikToks that you’d love to make (under 1 minute). 
  • What‘s your special interest? Is there a hobby you are passionate about? How could you bring that to the content you produce? 
  • List of editing equipment with which you are proficient (if not already noted on your resume).

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and 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, and 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 and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.

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