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

As the Senior Vice President, Investor Relations for BuzzFeed, you will be responsible for crafting, articulating and executing BuzzFeed’s global investor relations strategy and program. As an engaging storyteller you will craft a holistic strategy around investor messaging, targeting and outreach and will provide investor/market intelligence and counsel to our CEO, President and CFO, as well as informing investors and analysts around BuzzFeed’s business strategies and performance.

You Will 

• Partner with BuzzFeed’s CEO, President, CFO, and Chief Communications Officer to manage the preparation and execution of quarterly earnings calls, investment conference calls and annual meetings
• Build the quarterly earnings materials (earnings release, conference call script, Q&A documents) and lead preparations for all meetings/conferences with investors, analysts, and the media, collaborating with the legal and finance departments to assure compliance with all securities laws and regulations
• Lead all communications and activities directed to the investment community including earnings announcements, Q&A materials, investor conferences, investor visits/analyst days, one-on-one meetings, annual report, shareholder reports and presentations
• Plan and coordinate investor roadshows, analyst days/meetings, and annual shareholder meetings. Work closely with key leaders on public responses to issues impacting the company's financial performance. Anticipate market reactions to possible disclosures and advise accordingly
• Build and maintain key relationships within the investment communities. Proactively anticipate and drive key investor messages based on company performance, industry events and competitive dynamics. Respond to inquiries from investors, stock analysts, and other external constituencies as appropriate
• Partner on strategic corporate and brand messages with other members of the investor relations and communications teams to ensure consistency and compliance. Digest and circulate key industry and competitive news and investor information internally to management and others

You Have

As a leader, you are motivated by continuous improvement and a progressive approach, with experience leading investor relations in a fast-paced, global environment. You are relationship-oriented and have a passion for working closely with all aspects of the organization to understand business needs.

• Experience managing the global investor relations function in a publicly traded company (ideally within the technology or media industry)
• A true partner to the CEO, President and CFO, providing forward-thinking counsel and direction to drive the story and opportunity for BuzzFeed
• A finance leader with strong quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills. Proficiency in advanced Excel and financial modeling and valuation models is preferred
• Experience crafting investor communications and a legacy of creating positive relations with the investor community
• A Storyteller: able to design and communicate clearly a vision and strategy. Craft engaging and impactful messages that inspire both our employees and investors
• Proven situational leadership skills and the ability to motivate and generate enthusiasm with individuals across all levels of the organization
• Comfortable creating positive relationships internally and externally and supporting c-suite level leaders

Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of flexibility and accountability, in a constantly fast-evolving environment

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.