The Role

BuzzFeed is seeking an Freelance Social Media Coordinator to provide strategy and publishing support for some of BuzzFeed’s biggest social media properties on YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, and other platforms. This position will use data to inform decisions, and will collaborate closely with content creators to ensure that our content is being released in the most optimal way across a variety of social platforms.

The ideal candidate is able to navigate a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with efficiency and maturity. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive strategist who is enthusiastic about social media and all things BuzzFeed — someone who is a data-obsessed self-starter with excellent judgement and communication skills.

This job requires experience running social accounts for a major publisher or brand. This position is a 3-month freelance residency based in either our New York City or Los Angeles office.

The Team:

BuzzFeed’s social media team is stacked with strategists that are leaders in the social media industry responsible for the growth and sustained success of some of the biggest and most-beloved digital brands in the world. This role would report to the Lead Social Media Strategist and would collaborate and work closely with our team of strategists in BuzzFeed’s Los Angeles and New York offices. We are looking to hire ASAP.

You Will:

• Schedule and publish videos and links to some of the BuzzFeed’s biggest Facebook pages and YouTube channels. Monitor discussions, posts, and comments across multiple Facebook pages and other social media channels
• Curate content on BuzzFeed’s daily Snapchat Discover Channel
• Have the foresight to anticipate issues in workflow or content performance and present manager with possible actionable solutions. Able to think outside the day-to-day to find creative scalable solutions (i.e.: work smarter not harder).
• Partner with Tech, Product and Data teams to solve problems and improve workflow.
• Use knowledge of online content performance to present our videos and links in the most shareable way, helping them to have the biggest reach and impact

You Have:

• Social Media Internship experience or 1 year of experience online writing/editing/curating on the web
• Understanding of the digital landscape and a proven interest in keeping up to date with developments in web platforms and applications
• Deep enthusiasm for experimenting with content and strategy to optimize for key metrics
• Knowledge of the online video ecosystem
• Native Tumblr, Vimeo, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Reddit user
• Deep understanding of how titling and thumbnails can affect performance
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Must have excellent writing skills
• The ideal candidate will understand that as a high-performing media company, the natural flow of business will fluctuate and roles and responsibilities may shift to accommodate these changes. They will be excited by and adaptable to change.

To apply:

• No formal cover letters, please. Instead, include a few short paragraphs in your application explaining why you'd be a good fit for this particular position. We’d also like you to share 3-5 links to videos posted on BuzzFeed Facebook pages (published within the last year) that you think did really well on social media, and explain why.
• Provide links to your social media accounts or personal blog
• Attach a resume

Life at BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed strongly believes that the more diverse our team, the better our work will be. BuzzFeed is committed to equal opportunity employment and celebrates inclusion in all circumstances. As a BuzzFeed employee, you can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions

• Opportunities for growth and development via work experience and offerings from our in-house Learning Team

• Employee resource groups, frequent in-office events, volunteer opportunities, and more

• No shortage of snacks, catered lunches, beverages, birthday treats... even leftovers from the Tasty kitchens in LA and NYC!

BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We have offices in 19 cities around the world and more than 1500 employees including reporters, video producers, data scientists, engineers, brand strategists, and more. We value a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, humble confidence, and hard work (fused with fun). At BuzzFeed, you’ll work with inspiring colleagues to build tools and create content that helps connect people all over the world.