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 a Channel Lead to oversee the About to Eat channel. You will partner across departments and guide an internal team of Senior and Executive Producers to ensure that the About to Eat channel will effectively grow and scale to its full potential in its second year. Additionally, you’ll work across departments identifying opportunities to grow the scope and sweep of this innovative new food channel whose impact reaches far beyond content. An ideal candidate will have a strong creative producing background in unscripted digital media, preferably with expertise and interest in the food space.

You Will 

• Oversee, along with the full collaboration of the About to Eat team, the overall Brand Identity of About to Eat
• Partner with a team of Senior and Executive Producers to ideate, workshop and create content that will further the global conversation around food.
• Review and set the quarterly slate, budget, and resourcing for the channel
• Provide creative feedback on projects in development, pre-production, and post
• Work with Supervising Producer of Physical Production to review the budget for the About to Eat Channel and ensure the channel remains on target
• Work with Post to troubleshoot challenges and ensure package dates are met
• Partner with Publishing and PR on promotional plans and social activations
• Collaborate with the Development team to create a pipeline for new series, identifying successful pilots to scale

You Have

• 5+ years of experience in creative producing digital long and medium form content, ideally unscripted
• 2+ years of management experience and ability to build dynamic teams
• Have a working understanding and a deep curiosity about food and the content and culture surrounding it.
• Ability to build our programming with sponsorship opportunities and able to collaborate with sales and marketing partners.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem-solve creatively under tight timelines
• A deep understanding of the technical and creative fundamentals of the pre-production to post workflow
• Clear communication when delegating responsibilities to ensure successful execution

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.