Video Editor

Full Time Job
The Role

HuffPost is seeking an enthusiastic and creative editor with experience in digital video workflows. Must enjoy helping create shorter, news of the day pieces as well as longer pieces for web and social distribution. Candidates should be highly organized and comfortable collaborating with producers as well as working independently. Good communication skills are a must, as we are looking for positive and upbeat team members who are enthusiastic about bringing their creative input to the table.

You Will

You will handle the post-production of deadline-driven editorial video projects. You should be able to quickly assemble edits and implement notes from producers and team leads, while ensuring video/image/sound quality, size and placement meet our standards. You will be responsible for archiving and organizing footage and other various tasks related to production. The ability to maintain several ongoing projects at once is a plus, and constant communication with producers and the team to coordinate timely delivery of videos, project files, etc. is a must.

You Have

You should have experience with workflows for social media videos, along with experience with media ingesting and video engineering workflows. You must be experienced in Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects. Knowledge of Photoshop and other Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. Previous experience working in production environments is highly valued. A deep understanding of visual storytelling and what makes content appealing on social platforms is a must, as is a passion for creating smart, insightful content around news and news adjacent topics. You should have the ability to perform in a fast-paced, news-driven environment and an eagerness to learn from seasoned staff members at HuffPost.

Candidates must provide sample work via web viewing links.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two - three years of experience editing web / digital content. However, we encourage candidates with less experience to apply.

This role's typical shifts take place during U.S. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, and may occasionally involve evening or weekend work to cover large news events outside of those hours.

This position is in the WGA-E bargaining unit.


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 the world's leading tech-powered media company, with a cross-platform news and entertainment network that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally. The company aims to spread truth and joy across the internet by producing articles, lists, quizzes, videos, original series; lifestyle content through brands including Tasty, the world's largest social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News; strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through BuzzFeed Marketing; and original productions across broadcast, cable, SVOD, film and digital platforms for BuzzFeed Studios.

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.