Buzz Feed LA Assistant Editor

Job Position(s): Assistant Editor

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. We produce 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; original pop culture and entertainment programming through Complex Networks; 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 dedicated Assistant Video Editor to join our Los Angeles Post Production team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ingesting media and prepping videos for edit within Adobe Premiere. Candidates may be asked to troubleshoot common Post issues and address technical notes within edits. They will also oversee QC and exporting on occasion. Drive prep and delivery may also be expected.

You Will

Work on-site from the BuzzFeed Campus

Attend active productions, when assigned, and serve as on-set Media Manager

Ingesting, Transcoding, Organizing, and Archiving footage

Keep detailed logs on footage, ingests, and preps

Prepare and assemble string outs, apply markers, create short-form content

Address simple technical notes within edits

Assist with Post Equipment Pickup/Drop Offs and Runs, delivering to producers and editors from Campus

Collaborate with Editors for larger projects, providing support with string outs, dailies, etc.

Assist Post-Production Coordinators in the management of assets and production materials

Support communication between Production and Post-Production teams

You Have

1+ years experience with media in digital content in a professional environment

Working knowledge of Mac OS, Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro (preferred NLE), Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder and After Effects

Comfortable working with common video codecs, formats and timecode formats

Comfortable sharing feedback within a small team environment

Detail-oriented, technical, and open to new ideas

Can complete tasks autonomously

Flexibility to adapt and meet changing timelines and deliverables

Working knowledge of Post Production and Production process and equipment

Knowledge of social media and digital video platforms a plus

Curious and excited to learn and problem solve

Proactive, positive team player, able to help guide projects from ingest to delivery

Experience with DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Audition for color and sound finishing a plus

Experience behind a camera and knowledge of lighting and sound design a plus

FYI – job descriptions are not a one size fits all, just because you don’t meet every requirement doesn’t mean we don’t want to hear from you. If you think you’d be a good fit for the job anyway, use your application to show us why

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

An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options.

A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.

At BuzzFeed, Inc., 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.