Project Manager

Job Description

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 making it better: 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 Complex Networks and HuffPost to come.

The Role

The Project Manager is responsible for the management of BuzzFeed UK’s creative infrastructure across editorial and branded projects. This position works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that programs are executed efficiently and in scope. This position also focuses on the development and maintenance of processes to ensure team optimisation and smooth internal workflows.

The position is based in London. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and a super collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.

You Will

• Responsible for the day-to-day project management of multiple branded programs
• Responsible for overall health of BuzzFeed UK’s creative operations, adopting and enforcing current systems, and creating new systems when needed
• Work closely with production staff to manage incoming pre- and post-sale branded deals
• Work with Sales and Client Services to track and ensure they remain in scope as they make their way through the sales pipeline
• Track branded and editorial projects from pitch to delivery, including timelines, budget, and deliverables
• Work with production staff to wrap delivered projects, adhering to Legal and Finance best practices
• Identify scalable solutions to improve internal productivity
• Collaborate with BuzzFeed stakeholders on the transfer of knowledge and best practices between departments, empowering all teams with the necessary information to successfully produce branded and editorial content
• Work closely with the branded Creative Director to implement processes for new creative initiatives
• Problem-solve between inter-departmental teams on a daily basis
• Work with internal teams to build and maintain a network of freelance support, and to ensure smooth workflow and payment for any freelancers engaged over the course of a project
• Work closely with the Sr Director of Global Production & Operations in New York and other BuzzFeed International stakeholders on ongoing in-market creative initiatives
• Collaborate closely with Client Services, Creative, Research, Production, Sales, Legal, and Distribution teams throughout the life cycle of a project
• Work closely with local Distribution Lead to package programs for launch
• Use internal administration and database tools to manage programs

You Have

• 3-4 years of project management experience at an agency or competitive media or publishing company
• Knowledge of video pre-production, production and post-production, including workflows and processes, equipment and software programs/tools
• Experience working in digital branded content
• Working familiarity with multi-platform deliverables
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• An ability to come up with unique solutions to complex problems
• Solution-oriented approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and fluid environment, as well as in situations of ambiguity and uncertainty
• History of innovative, strategic thinking and planning skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Calm under pressure – able to organise & manage a high volume of work
• Ability to manage communications across multiple time zones
• Ability to work with corporate and creative communicators, including executives, sellers,, artists, and technicians
• Knowledge of marketing and video branding is a must
• Startup experience a plus
• Motivated by creative excellence
• No-hater mentality

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.