About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed is the world's leading tech-powered, diversified media company that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally through its cross-platform news and entertainment network. We produce articles, lists, quizzes, videos, and original series; lifestyle content through brands including Tasty, the world's largest social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and HuffPost; original pop culture and entertainment programming through Complex Networks; an industry-leading affiliate business, strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through BuzzFeed Commerce; and original productions across broadcast, cable, SVOD, film and digital platforms for BuzzFeed Studios.

The Role

You will create media logs, cue sheets, process archives, maintain, and conform multiple types of projects. BuzzFeed produces a wide scope of diverse content, ranging from short form social media content to BuzzFeed episodic shows. Ability to work effectively and efficiently over video chat and emails is essential!

Please be aware that this is a hybrid role with the potential for both in-office and remote work. We ask that you have a stable internet connection due to the nature of the job.

10mbps - Minimum Recommended Speed.

You Will

• Process daily project archives including file transfers, renaming assets and reconnecting media.
• Manage archiving library databases by labeling, adjusting, and creating redundant final projects/assets.
• Retrieve and distribute assets in our vault archive and generate additional exports upon request.
• Maintain accurate documentation, procedures and records for the workflow system.
• Assist the Production Technology Team with ongoing daily management of digital assets, hard drives, and Shared Storage/NAS systems.
• Research and recommend potential workarounds for workflow issues.
• Aid in the development of Archiving Workflow through AWS/Cloud Storage.

Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company.

You Have

• Working knowledge of Post-Production processes
• A strong eye for detail and organization
• 2+ Years of Premiere Pro Experience (Editing, Media Management, Encoding)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Office Suite or Airtable
• Knowledge of digital media including codecs, image types, resolutions, frame rates
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Media Encoder and After Effects
• Knowledge of data management through Local or Network Attached Storage
• Knowledge of Cloud Based Storages (AWS Preferred)
• Assistant Editor experience a plus

FYI — job descriptions are not a one size fits all, just because you don't meet every requirement doesn't mean we don't want to hear from you. If you think you'd be a good fit for the job anyway, use your application to show us why!

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 @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more

At BuzzFeed, Inc., we want all employees to feel safe and 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 and 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, Inc., offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and 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, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.