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 detail oriented, proactive, self starter focused individual to help advance and support BuzzFeed's licensing operations. As the Senior Licensing Development and Account Manager, you will partner with BuzzFeed’s licensees and cross-functional business teams to develop new licenses, support existing programs, and grow global licensing revenue. To be successful in this role, you must have exceptional project management and communication skills.  

This position is based in either LA or New York.

You Will 

• Manage all levels of relationship with active US licensees and retail partners
• Support business development efforts for new licensing partnerships; be the voice for the BuzzFeed brands in calls with external partners
• Coordinate all legal and financial requests from potential and active licensees, be an active part of all contract negotiations
• Partner with licensee to pitch new retailers on licensed products; present virtually or in-person in line reviews 
• Represent licensing team on joint pitches with advertising or commerce team
• Collaborate on product development and marketing strategy
• Hire and manage freelancers for projects and act as point person for internal cross-functional collaboration
• Act as liaison between internal teams for marketing and publishing

You Have

• 5+ years of experience in marketing, licensing, and/or branding 
• Experience doing brand management for consumer products
• Experience in and comfortable presenting to different audiences, tailoring messages accordingly
• Proven project management experience and ability to navigate and communicate timelines and deliverables (internally and externally) with accuracy
• Experience and ability to tell a story using data, research and insights research

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.