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
Day Rate: $500.00
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

BuzzFeed Editorial Video is looking for a resourceful Director of Photography to bring their camera and skills to the LA/NY Office.  We are looking for a smart, skilled, passionate self-starter that can work seamlessly with the various departments on set within Editorial Video.

This is a project based freelance position based in BuzzFeed’s office in Los Angeles/ New York City.

You Will

• Collaborate with the Director and creative team to define the visual style, tone, and mood of the project, if not already established.
• Develop shot lists, camera plans, and lighting approaches in pre-production
• Select and oversee camera equipment, lenses, and lighting setups
• Lead and manage the camera and lighting
• Direct on-set cinematography, including framing, composition, camera movement, and exposure
• Ensure visual continuity and technical quality across all footage
• Problem-solve quickly on set to adapt to changing conditions or creative needs
• Partner with Production to stay within budget and schedule constraints
• Collaborate with post-production (colorists, editors) to maintain visual consistency

You Have

• Proven experience as a Director of Photography or Cinematographer across digital productions
• Strong understanding of camera systems, lenses, and lighting techniques
• Ability to translate creative direction into compelling visual storytelling
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities in fast-paced production environments

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

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
Day Rate: $350.00
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

BuzzFeed Editorial Video is looking for a resourceful Camera Operator to bring their camera and skills to the LA/NY Office.  We are looking for a smart, skilled, passionate self-starter that can work seamlessly with the various departments on set within Editorial Video.

This is a project based freelance position based in BuzzFeed’s office in Los Angeles/ New York City.

You Will

• Operate camera equipment during shoots, ensuring proper framing, focus, and exposure
• Execute shot lists and direction provided by the Director and Director of Photography
• Set up, adjust, and break down camera gear, including tripods, rigs, and accessories
• Maintain consistency in shot composition and visual continuity
• Monitor technical quality, including audio (when applicable), focus, and image stability
• Adapt quickly to on-set changes, including adjustments or challenges
• Assist in troubleshooting camera or equipment issue

You Have

• Experience operating cameras digital production 
• Strong understanding of camera systems, lenses, and basic lighting principles
• Ability to follow creative direction while maintaining technical precision
• Familiarity with different shooting styles (handheld, tripod, gimbal, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently on set
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to come into the LA/NY office

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

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: $250/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

BuzzFeed is looking for a dedicated Assistant Video Editor to join our New York 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. On location work may be expected.

You Will

• Work on-site from the BuzzFeed Campus
• Attend active productions, when assigned, and serve as on-set Media Manager
• Ingest, Transcode, Organize, and Archive footage
• Keep detailed logs on footage, ingests, and preps
• Prep, Sync multi-cam footage, create string outs, assembly cuts, and apply markers.
• Conform assets for delivery to vendors for sound and color, as well as client deliverables
• Collaborate with Editors for larger projects, providing support with dailies, selects, and workflow knowledge to streamline the post process, etc.
• Address simple technical notes within projects and in-video graphics when requested
• Edit low touch short-form content
• Assist Post-Production Coordinators in managing of assets and production materials
• Support communication between Production and Post-Production teams
• Give feedback on and help improve workflows
• Work with Production Technologies to resolve technical issues

You Have

• 3+ years experience assistant editing digital content in a professional environment
• Advanced 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 
• Ability to complete tasks autonomously
• Ability to adapt and meet changing timelines and deliverables while maintaining multiple tasks 
• Working knowledge of Post Production and Production process and equipment
• Knowledge of social media and digital video platforms a plus
• 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
• Experience with proxy-based workflows, remote workflows, SANs and MAMs a plus
• Experience with designing and laying in GFX/VFX a plus

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