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

The BuzzFeed Video Fellowship is a six-month program for the next generation of video producers eager to master the tools and techniques of the social web. Over the course of the program, you will learn BuzzFeed’s process/voice/strategy for creating compelling, shareable video content. This includes enhancing your production skills from conception to execution - brainstorming, writing, producing, shooting, editing, post-production, notes -- and exploring how and why people view and share videos through BuzzFeed, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and other social sites.

You are a native of the digital and pop culture landscape with intimate knowledge of the latest and greatest in emerging technology/platforms. You are obsessed with cultural meme propagation and devour the things people are sharing, liking, recommending and talking about.

Fellows will work with and learn from members of the BuzzFeed Video team. This is the perfect fellowship for someone interested in pursuing a career in entertainment, new media or creative services, who is fascinated by the web, social networks, human psychology, pop culture, and the changing media landscape.

This is a full-time, paid with health benefits, six-month, cohort-experience based in New York City or Los Angeles.

The deadline to apply for this fellowship is Sunday, November 28th.  All application materials will need to be submitted when you apply (including the link to your sample video).  he intended start date for this Fellowship is in December.

You Will

• Develop mastery of established BuzzFeed Video formats, styles, content generation methods, and production processes
• Conceive, write, shoot, edit and produce videos for BuzzFeed YouTube video and/or social video channels
• Work with senior producers to discover and create new recurring video formats to live on BuzzFeed, YouTube, and other video sharing services

You Have

• A genuine interest in what makes content shareable and viral
• 1-2 years of proven experience creating compelling, shareable video content
• Proficiency with DSLR cameras, basic sound/lighting equipment, and editing suites
• Adobe Creative Suite and on set experience a plus
• Extremely knowledgeable about social platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok 
• Ability to work in small teams and independently
• Ability to manage multiple projects throughout various stages of production
• Ability to give and receive constructive criticism – high emotional intelligence
• A competitive drive with a positive, curious and kind disposition (no haters)
• An enthusiasm for pitching new ideas and concepts
• Experience in front of a camera

Please submit the following when applying to be a Video Fellow:

• Your one-page resume
• No formal cover letters, please. Instead, include a few short paragraphs in your application explaining why you'd be a good fit for the video fellowship. 
• Choose one of the following:
• Pick 2-3 videos from Goodful, Multiplayer, or Cocoa Butter that performed well on YouTube within the last year, and explain why you think they were successful. 
• Pick 2-3 videos from Bring Me, Nifty, Tasty or Pero Like  that performed well on Facebook within the last year, and explain why you think they were successful. 
• Tell us about your favorite recent viral YouTube, TikTok or Facebook video and how you would iterate on the idea.
• Pitch us 3 videos that you’d love to make—include the title and describe the thumbnail.
• List of camera, audio, lighting, and editing equipment with which you are proficient (if not already noted on your resume).
• A sample 1 minute video in a recognizable BuzzFeed video format (YouTube or Social). This can be a stand-alone social video or just the first minute of what would be a longer piece of content. Focus on clarity and engagement. Inform us, entertain us, inspire us. If you’re particularly advanced at camera lighting or editing, let us see what you’re capable of! Please do not include a link to a reel as your sample video.  Also, if you’re sharing a private video, be sure to give us access to view it.

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 via work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
• An attractive and equitable compensation package
• Plenty of snacks (healthy and indulgent), catered lunches, beverages, etc..

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.