Video Fellow

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The BuzzFeed Video Fellowship is a five-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 how to create compelling, shareable short-form video content. This includes developing 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, Snapchat, 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, five-month fellowship based in New York.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of proven experience creating compelling, shareable video content
  • Proficiency with DSLR cameras, sound/lighting equipment, and editing suites
  • Adobe Creative Suite and on set experience a plus
  • Ability to work in small teams and independently
  • Ability to give and receive constructive criticism – high emotional intelligence
  • A competitive drive
  • A positive, curious and kind disposition (no haters)

Please submit the following:

  • Your resume
  • A cover letter explaining why you’re right for the fellowship program
  • A sample 1-2 minute video using a BuzzFeed post as inspiration. Send us an unlisted link and mention the title of the BuzzFeed post you based it on. Focus on clarity and engagement. Inform us, entertain us, inspire us. Make us want to share it.
  • Links to your own published videos that showcase your unique voice, connect with Internet sharers and are consistent with what you'd like to do at BuzzFeed.

About BuzzFeed

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 fuse hard work and fun, through a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, and humble confidence. As an employee, you’ll enjoy perks like office events, snacks, career development courses, and no work on your birthday! But most importantly, you’ll work with inspiring colleagues to build tools and create content that helps connect people all over the world.

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