Prod Tech Production Assistant
Buzzfeed
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 1/18/2022 9:08:00 AM PST
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Prod Tech Production Assistant (Project Based)
About BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed is the world's leading tech-powered, diversified media company that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally through its cross-platform news and entertainment network. We produce articles, lists, quizzes, videos, and original series; lifestyle content through brands including Tasty, the world's largest social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and HuffPost; original pop culture and entertainment programming through Complex Networks; an industry-leading affiliate business, strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through BuzzFeed Commerce; and original productions across broadcast, cable, SVOD, film and digital platforms for BuzzFeed Studios.
The Role
BuzzFeed is looking for a Production Technology Production Assistant - Prod Tech PA for short to join our Los Angeles Prod Tech team. This role will cover the basics of tech support: hardware support and software support. Among other things you will be the friendly face of the Prod Tech department at our Los Angeles office!
You Will
• Ingesting, transcoding, logging, organizing, and archiving media
• Assist Editors and Producers with Post Production Workflow knowledge
• Accomplish various Post Production tasks assigned by the Tech Supervisor
• Assist in supporting Post Production tech issues
• Create Media Logs Cue Sheets for completed projects
• Assist in creating exports for Archiving
• Assist Post Coordinators in the management of assets and production related materials
• Occasionally Pickup/Drop Off Runs delivering to producers & editors from the Office
Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company.
You Have
• Must have a reliable vehicle valid Driver's License
• Bachelor's degree in Film, Communication, related field, or equivalent experience
• 1 years working in a professional environment
• Experience preferred but not required with Mac OS and Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro (preferred NLE), Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder and After Effects as well as 3rd party software
• Comfortable working with most video codecs, formats, timecode formats, and transcoding
• Comfortable sharing feedback within a small team environment
• Detail-oriented, technical, and open to new ideas
• Can complete tasks autonomously and sometimes follow detailed instruction
• Work at at a consistent pace while effectively multitasking
• Flexibility to adapt with changing timelines and deliverables
• Proactive, positive team player, able to help guide projects from ingest to delivery
• Experience behind a camera and knowledge of lighting and sound design are a plus!
FYI - job descriptions are not a one size fits all, just because you don't meet every requirement doesn't mean we don't want to hear from you. If you think you'd be a good fit for the job anyway, use your application to show us why!
Life at BuzzFeed
At BuzzFeed, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, BuzzFeed celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At BuzzFeed, 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 PTO, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.
BuzzFeed is 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.
At BuzzFeed, we want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.
This position may require you to be in the office or be in close proximity to other employees once our offices fully reopen in 2022.