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 and resourceful Supervising Producer who can oversee a slate of compelling long form live broadcast video content from our Live Shopping team. Must be a native of the digital and pop cultural landscape with an intimate knowledge of the latest and greatest in live media, content, and emerging technology/platforms. 

For this role, we are specifically looking for someone with management experience who has a strong understanding of development through publishing workflows and has a passion for working on live broadcast video. This role has the opportunity to shape BuzzFeed’s voice in the livestreaming space and develop new compelling IP.

This job is fixed-term until the end of February 2022 with a potential option to extend, and is based in Los Angeles or New York.

You Will 

• Work with a team of producers to develop new live formats and series ideas.
• Oversee a programming slate of editorial live shopping series. 
• Report into the Director of Editorial Video and drive content decisions based on department goals.
• Work closely with the Social team, Producers, and Project Managers to slate out series air times.
• Manage strict deadlines to ensure live productions air on time and in the best quality.
• Analyze past streams and work with Stats, Social, and Executive Producer to continually improve show performance.
• Collaborate with the Branded team to support the development and execution of live formats with attached brand partners.
• Explore editorial partnerships for new live formats and series with social platforms (e.g. TikTok, Instagram).
• Push creative limits to develop highly engaging and massively appealing content.
• Ensure productions are on track and following timelines.
• Collaborate with video and digital teams to ideate and develop new content.
• Point of contact responsible for communicating project updates to Social, Production, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct personal research and find examples of successful content across tv, film, social media, and other media to make calculated risks when developing new formats.
• Directly manage a team of 2-3 producers.
• Work independently to deliver quality results with minimal supervision

You Have

• 5+ years of experience creating video content for a digital platform
• Experience in Live Broadcasting, Digital or Traditional
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Intermediate experience in live software such as OBS and Vmix is a plus
• Works well under pressure and highly adept at problem solving in those situations
• Proven ability to develop compelling, shareable web video
• Can manage multiple concurrent projects

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 we benefit from the diverse perspectives within and across our teams. As such, BuzzFeed celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment practices.

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.