- Title: Cocoa Butter
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
The Role
BuzzFeed Video is looking for a Jr. Video Producer to join our video organization and specifically, our Cocoa Butter team, in Los Angeles, CA. The Jr. Video Producer will work to support Cocoa Butter across digital video platforms including YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
Launched in 2015 under the BuzzFeed umbrella, Cocoa Butter aims to create original content that amplifies Black voices and the Black experience. It does this by addressing issues that are affecting the Black community, paying homage to Black icons and newsmakers, and sharing Black stories and experiences about everything in between. No matter the hue or shade, Cocoa Butter is the content destination. Cocoa Butter currently functions as its own brand, producing original content that is amplifying the voices of underrepresented audiences, and has found viral success in community-driven content that bonds audiences over shared experiences, touches on the issues that matter, and provides a fresh lens on Black culture. With an authentic and relatable approach to storytelling, Cocoa Butter has created a safe space for its audience to celebrate identity.
The chosen candidate will work closely with a Supervising Producer and team to execute videos and pitches. They will thrive in an autonomous work environment, be obsessed with the internet and all that is trending on it, and be able to juggle multiple priority projects at once.
We’re looking for a Digital native producer who understands producing, directing and editing for the internet. BuzzFeed is a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment that requires a flexible, creative and collaborative work ethic.
You Will
The person in this role will produce creative, low-cost videos that are in line with - and even potentially elevate - the Cocoa Butter mission
Ideate, pitch and execute viral formats, including assigned and original videos
Keep up-to-date on conversations, talent and topics that are trending on the internet and create quick turnaround video ideas off of them
Implement feedback from Supervising Producers and team members in a timely manner
Deliver notes on videos via Frame.io in a timely manner
Quickly iterate off of successful/trending content
Use viewer and platform data to continuously improve and refine video ideas and execution
Work with the Publishing Team to grow the Cocoa Butter channel
You Have
At least 2 years experience creating digital video content in a deadline-driven environment
Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and the entire CC suite
Must be comfortable with most video codecs and formats
Ability to manage multiple projects throughout various stages of production
Extremely knowledgeable about at least one social platform such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat (preferably YouTube, but not required)
Passionate about the internet and creating digital video content
Must have great communication skills and be able to give and receive critical feedback in a small team environment
Must be meticulous, technical, organized, and creative at the same time
Ability to work independently and under close direction
Must have experience behind a camera and knowledge of lighting and sound
Experience in front of a camera appreciated, but not required
To Apply
No formal cover letters, please. Instead, include a few short paragraphs in your application explaining why you'd be a good fit for this particular position. We’d also like you to share 2-3 videos that performed well on YouTube within the last year, and explain why you think they were successful.
Attach a resume.
Share 3-5 samples of work you’ve produced.
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 via 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 and well-rounded 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
Plenty of snacks (healthy and indulgent), catered lunches, beverages, etc..
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.