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 searching for an experienced creative producer to work on projects across our slate of editorial longform series. Your role will report into the Supervising Producer of Series and partner across teams to ensure series you’re working on are successfully delivered within established timelines. You will partner with the Director or Lead Producer on each series to collaboratively execute the creative vision while partnering across departments to ensure all stakeholders are aligned. An ideal candidate will have a strong creative producing background in unscripted digital media, excel at creative problem-solving, be a clear communicator, and thrive as a collaborator.

You Will 

• Partner with the Director or Lead Producer of series you’re assigned to and work with stakeholders across departments to execute the creative vision within a set timeline
• Work across multiple projects at a time through different stages of production
• Manage weekly meetings and cross-departmental syncs, briefing teams like Production, Post, Art Dept, Publishing, Casting, PR, and Culinary as needed
• Offer creative input and expertise on projects from development through post
• Coordinate with external talent or partners as needed and ensure expectations are clear
• Connect with Supervising Produce to share status updates and ensure all timeline milestones are met
• Have visibility on slating, budgeting, and resourcing for series you’re assigned to
• Leave creative notes during Post Production and troubleshoot challenges with Post team
• Collaboratively brainstorm with the Supervising Producer, Publishing, and PR on promotional plans and social activations
• Share learnings during Post Mortems, providing input on how the execution of a series can be improved if it is continued
• Analyze data and collaboratively brainstorm how to best apply learnings creatively to improve performance

You Have

• At least 4 years of experience in digital video production
• At least 2 years of experience as a creative producer for digital longform series, ideally unscripted
• Excellent creative skills, development experience is a plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience working with large interdepartmental teams on projects
• A strong understanding of the technical and creative fundamentals of the pre-production to post workflow
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and collaboratively problem-solve creatively under tight timelines
• A strong understanding of how creative choices impact a budget to ensure actuals do not exceed a given budget
• Ability to successfully execute delegated tasks and clearly communicate with manager
• Experience working across multiple verticals and topics
• Excellence at spotting potential problems and identifying various solutions or ideas
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines from daily to week and month-long assignments

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.

At BuzzFeed, 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.