Remote Video Production Intern

Job Description

BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed is the world’s leading independent digital media and tech company, with a cross-platform news and entertainment network that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally and spreads Joy and Truth across the internet.
Our portfolio of brands are household names that people rely on to inform and entertain, including: BuzzFeed, BuzzFeed News, Tasty, Nifty, Bring Me, Cocoa Butter, Pero Like, Worth It, and Unsolved to name a few! These properties and their Creators reach over 134M people a month through articles, lists, videos, animations, quizzes, podcasts, original series, newsletters and more.

The Role

Have you ever wanted to work behind the scenes after watching a BuzzFeed India video? We’re finally answering the question you’ve been asking us since time immemorial — “How does one get a job at BuzzFeed?” — with our 2021 internship program. No matter where you are located in India, or what language you speak, as long as you meet the requirements for the job and have access to a stable Internet connection, we’re here to explore the possibilities of working with you.

BuzzFeed is looking for a smart, organized, and technically well-rounded Video Production Intern to support our video team with typical Assistant Producer and editing responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will be a native of the digital and pop-cultural landscape with an intimate knowledge of the latest and greatest in social media, content, and emerging technology/platforms along with a desire to learn, explore, and work in digital content creation.

You Will

• Communicate with our Creative Producers and Contract Editors on a daily basis.
• Use a variety of resources to develop new content and frames to produce alongside the Video team
• Assist production crew with market research to source vendors, supplies, props, equipment, food, and other necessary items for the project.
• Provide assistance as needed in all components of the post-production process such as gathering stock music and video assets that adhere to company guidelines and standards.
• Produce content with a shorter turnaround time for Facebook and Instagram publishing.
• Create and edit subtitles for various videos.
• Assist in creating low-lift creative graphics as per the vision board provided by the creative team.
• Assist with troubleshooting post issues such as audio mix, colour, and problems with Premiere.
• Execute the creation of social assets such as creative video thumbnails.
• Upload videos to our in-house company video tools.

You Have

• A working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder, and After Effects.
• Experience with making video content (even if it’s your own content!).
• Must be meticulous, organized, and creative.
• Must be comfortable working collaboratively with various stakeholders as well as autonomously to get the job done!
• Colour and sound finishing experience is a plus.
• Foundational knowledge of digital media including codecs, image types, resolutions, and frame rates.
• While language is not a barrier, you must be able to communicate effectively with staff members in order to smoothly execute processes.

All job applications must be received through the official BuzzFeed Jobs board ( https://www.buzzfeed.com/about/jobs ), including referrals. It is BuzzFeed's practice to not schedule job interviews until after an application is submitted through our jobs board.

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 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 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.

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, caste, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.