Video Editor (Project-Based)

$78,000 - $84,490/Yr

Unclassified - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

About the position

BuzzFeed is seeking a creative Video Editor to join the Post-Production team for a project-based role focused on the BuzzFeed Celeb channel. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Asian pop culture, particularly K-Pop and K-dramas, and must be fluent in Korean to create subtitle translations. This role involves end-to-end video editing, collaborating with creative producers, and maintaining project organization while adhering to internal standards.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Creative Producers and the 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 based on 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience with codecs, image types, resolutions, and frame rates as they pertain to digital media trends.
• Flexibility to adapt with changing timelines and deliverables.
• Advanced knowledge of Post-Production and Production process and equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Lucid Link is a plus but not required.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of changing social and digital video platform landscapes.
• Emphasis on organization and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $37.50-$40.62.
• Commitment to fair and equitable compensation practices.