Video Editor (Project-Based)

The Role

BuzzFeed is looking for a creative Video Editor to join our Post-Production team in a project-based capacity on Buzzfeed’s Celeb channel. We’re looking for experienced story editors who are passionate about Asian pop culture including K-Pop, K-dramas, and K-culture video content. Fluent in Korean is a MUST. 

Welcome to BuzzFeed Celeb

Example of storytelling style requested:

Stray Kids Quiz

K-Pop Styling

Aespa Puppies

ENHYPEN Dare or Dare

You Will

• Partner with Creative Producers and Post-Production team to create BuzzFeed Celeb video content
• End-to-end edit multiple videos and formats for the BuzzFeed Celeb channel including Short Form & Longform content
• Quickly assemble first cuts for story notes
• Implement changes to video edits given creative feedback and direction
• Experiment with different versions of an edit, exploring multiple directions if needed
• Maintain project organization and follow internal SOPs for project naming conventions

You Have

• Experience in cutting content for a major digital brand 
• Fluency in Korean is a MUST (mainly creating subtitle translations from Korean to English)
• 3+ years experience working in a professional environment on digital content
• Advanced knowledge of Mac OS and Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder and After Effects and 3rd party software
• Experience with codecs, image types, resolutions, and frame rates as they pertain to digital media trends
• Experience with Lucid Link is a plus but not required
• Flexibility to adapt with changing timelines and deliverables
• Experience with simple motion GFX or static GFX (title cards, lower thirds) preferred
• Balance and grade color, and mix and level audio within Adobe Premiere or related software
• Advanced knowledge of Post-Production and Production process and equipment
• Working knowledge of changing social and digital video platform landscapes
• Emphasis on organization and attention to detail
• Proactive, positive team player, able to help guide projects from ingest to delivery
• Passionate about telling stories that highlight culture and people

Send us your Reel!

• Share 3-5 samples of work that you’ve edited or your current reel.