Video Editor

$78,000 - $84,490/Yr

Buzzfeed - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

About the position

BuzzFeed is seeking a creative Video Editor to join the Post-Production team on a project-based role for 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. 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 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

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
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Lucid Link
• Experience with simple motion GFX or static GFX (title cards, lower thirds)

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• Opportunity to work on creative projects
• Inclusive and diverse work environment