Video Editor Vertical Shorts/Features (Project-Based)

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. We'll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like HuffPost to come.

Business Area: Content
Job Category: BuzzFeed Studios
Pay: $400/day
Union Status: Non-Union 

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

We are seeking a talented, project-based Video Editor specializing in vertical shorts features to join our dynamic team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will be skilled in Adobe Premiere, comfortable with tight timelines, and experienced in delivering polished, high-quality content.

You Will

• Collaborate with creative teams to shape narratives effectively.
• Edit raw footage, focusing on storytelling and pacing.
• Seamlessly integrate visual and audio elements including sound design.
• Implement feedback quickly from creatives and clients.
• Experiment with different edit versions as needed.
• Maintain organization according to internal SOPs.
• Conduct professional Color Grading and Sound Mixing.
• Identify issues and collaborate to course correct.
• Communicate post-production needs and concerns effectively.
• Occasionally attend filming sessions for input on post-production requirements.
• Adapt to changing timelines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

You Have

• 3+ years experience working in a professional environment on vertical shorts or feature films.
• Expert knowledge of Mac OS and Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro.
• Experience with designing and laying in GFX/VFX pertaining to caption files.
• Advanced knowledge of Post-Production and Production process and equipment.
• Experience in storytelling and pacing specific to vertical shorts or feature films.
• Strong sense of timing, rhythm, and the ability to create tension and humor as appropriate.
• Experience working with directors and producers to shape the direction and tone of a project.
• Emphasis on organization and attention to detail.
• Proactive, positive team player, able to help guide projects from ingest to delivery
• Experience in Vertical Short Features preferred.
• Knowledge of DaVinci Resolve preferred.

• Share 3-5 samples of work you’ve edited and a current reel.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are 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.

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