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. The company produces 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; 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 

BuzzFeed is looking for a creative, adaptable, and resourceful Executive Producer to work full-time out of our LA office, leading and managing 4 or more of our video teams. The ideal candidate will be business-minded, have management experience, and a firm sense of what’s widely shared on online video and social platforms.

You Will 

• This Executive Producer will report into the Editorial Video Director and lead the charge on BuzzFeed's existing short-form video initiatives and  should have a clear POV on:
• The platforms where we should be investing our video output 
• Monetization opportunities with short-form videos
• How we can effectively leverage our O&O for video monetization
• When we should pivot or iterate video initiatives based on data
• Brand alignment between short-form and long-form videos being created for all the platforms
• Understand strategic company priorities and how the team(s) supports and fits into these goals
• Identify and set KPIs and individual team goals,
• Give effective and actionable feedback to team and stakeholders
• Establish yourself in leadership and management role and collaborate with other team leads to achieve set goals
• Responsible for the team’s projected success, feasibility, and budget
• Schedule and run efficient check-ins and other meetings with the team leads
• Encourage new ideas and experimentation, and celebrate success
• Set measurable performance goals and timelines for each member of their team(s) that fit within the broader team and department goals
• Able to lead growth and direction of the team and take ownership of the ideas
• Follow up on individual team’s successes and actively work to help your teams succeed
• Manage teams’ budgets and know how to be cost-effective and efficient, including organizing block shooting
• Partner with other departments, such as Production and Post to see slate of team(s)’ videos to completion

You Have

• 6-10 years of experience with video production, and people management overseeing multiple teams
• Understanding of the digital landscape and a proven interest in keeping up to date with developments in web platforms and applications
• Knowledge of the life and production cycle of online video
• Interest in newer or emerging platforms
• Deep understanding of how to create and monetize shareable content for a variety of media platforms
• Deep understanding of how titling and thumbnails can affect a video’s performance on digital platforms like Facebook and YouTube
• Experience giving creative notes and workshopping creative ideas as well as giving effective technical notes
• Ability to manage and grow creative people of different skill levels
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage budgets
• Ability to communicate and hire in effective freelance support
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Knowledge of Adobe and Google Suite a plus

All job applications must be received through the official BuzzFeed Jobs board (https://www.buzzfeed.com/about/jobs), including referrals. It is BuzzFeed's practice to not schedule job interviews until after an application is submitted through our jobs board.

Life at BuzzFeed

At BuzzFeed, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, BuzzFeed celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At BuzzFeed, 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
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options
• A generous benefits program featuring PTO, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.

BuzzFeed is the world’s leading tech-powered media company, with a cross-platform news and entertainment network that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally. The company aims to spread truth and joy across the internet by producing articles, lists, quizzes, videos, original series; lifestyle content through brands including Tasty, the world’s largest social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News; strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through BuzzFeed Marketing; and original productions across broadcast, cable, SVOD, film and digital platforms for BuzzFeed Studios. 

BuzzFeed is 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.