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Freelance Job
Social Media Freelancer (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 seeking a social media freelancer to join the team in New York or Los Angeles. This role will primarily work on editing and publishing shortform video assets on BuzzFeed's social channels. This role will also give general social publishing and editorial support to the BuzzFeed social media team.
The ideal candidate is organized and detail-oriented, enthusiastic about social media, and all things BuzzFeed. We're looking for a data-obsessed self-starter with excellent judgment and communication skills. This is a project-based, freelance opportunity with a project rate of $20/hr.
You Will
• Assist BuzzFeed social team in brainstorming, selecting, editing and posting engaging, fun and entertaining shortform video content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
• Create an effective workflow to post and schedule a variety of videos across multiple accounts.
• Work with creators and talent residents. Help them identify potential trends and ideas that align with their image and brand
• Assist BuzzFeed social editors with scheduling posts and finding/creating content across platforms
• Optimize content across Facebook, Instagram Instagram Stories,
• Create TikTok content that can be recycled and repurposed for other short-form outlets; such as, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and more
• Prepare insights for the social and editorial teams to continuously find best practices for social optimization
• Can understand a brand's voice and reply to comments in a way that reflects the brand's values and relationship with the audience
• Assist with experiments on emerging platforms to strategize new opportunities for revenue
• Generate reports/sharing pertinent information across multiple teams
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
• Proven organizational and administrative experience
• Understanding of social platforms and messaging apps, and why content on those platforms became popular
• A positive, curious, playful disposition
• A genuine love for and excitement about the internet (no haters)
• Flexible with changing workloads
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.