Video Editor
Buzzfeed
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 11/16/2017 12:08:00 PM PST
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Freelance Job
BuzzFeed Video is looking for a freelance video editor to join our social team in Los Angeles. The Freelance Product Editor will work with the social team to edit short-form, user-generated content with a focus on tech and product. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to juggle multiple projects at once, and have a knack for spotting up-and-coming tech trends and products.
Rate: $31/hr.; 40 hours/week (overtime eligible)
Responsibilities:
• Edit 4-6 videos a week
• Implement feedback from the Social Editor & Social Strategists a timely manner
• Research and secure permission for user-generated content
• Quickly iterate off of successful videos
• Identify up-and-coming products (usually in the crowdfunding stage) before they blow up
• Work with the Publishing Team to grow social pages and optimize videos for success
• Reframe various media for different social channels (ie. adapt Facebook videos for Youtube and vis versa)
Requirements:
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Must be comfortable with most video codecs and formats
• Extremely knowledgeable on how to search social platforms including: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Imgur
• Interest in social platforms and data
• Must be comfortable working in After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Must have great communication skills and be able to give and receive critical feedback in a small team environment
• Must be comfortable communicating and following up with users to secure footage
• Must be meticulous, technical, organized, and creative at the same time
• Ability to work independently and under close direction
• Experienced in deadline driven environment and internet video
• Experience behind a camera and knowledge of lighting and sound design a plus
To apply:
• No formal cover letters, please. Instead, include a few short paragraphs in your application explaining why you'd be a good fit for this particular position. We'd also like you to share 2-3 videos that performed well on Facebook within the last year, and explain why you think they were successful.
• Attach a resume.
• Share 3-5 samples of work you've edited.
About BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We have offices in 19 cities around the world and more than 1500 employees including reporters, video producers, data scientists, engineers, brand strategists, and more. We fuse hard work and fun, through a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, and humble confidence. As an employee, you'll enjoy perks like office events, snacks, career development courses, and no work on your birthday! But most importantly, you'll work with inspiring colleagues to build tools and create content that helps connect people all over the world.