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.
The company produces 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; 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
Possess strong project management, communication, and leadership skills as well as an excellent ability to communicate at the executive level.
The ideal candidate must also have the high emotional intelligence and inclusive style needed to influence people across a diverse and growing organization.
The Chief of Staff will also have a record of working operationally without creating unnecessary red tape, and executing tasks that may have a high degree of ambiguity.
Tasks could be as varied as working with the CEO to drive cross-functional internal initiatives or supporting the implementation of external partnerships, to preparation ahead of big presentations or meetings, and assisting with travel and other appointment logistics.
The ideal candidate sees this position as an executive bootcamp of sorts, and is eager to work with (and learn from) executives both in and outside of BuzzFeed.
You Will
- Understand strategic business initiatives and help communicate and implement them across the organization
- Collaborate with the CEO’s executive assistant to ensure efficient scheduling and preparation for upcoming meetings or events
- Assist with the organization of executive team meetings and agenda and action item management.
- Collaborate with PR and Communications teams to prepare for internal and external appearances
- Work across teams to facilitate various special projects
- May require some coordination of travel logistics and other administrative duties
- Anticipate and proactively manage tasks for the CEO
You Have
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across multiple levels of an organization
- Incredibly organized with the ability to track multiple concurrent projects
- Excellent communicator in written and verbal form
- Ability to create clear and persuasive presentations for internal and external use
- Skilled at interpreting business needs and making decisions based on changing priorities
- Highest level of integrity and management of confidential information
- A confident, resourceful self starter who can anticipate the needs of a busy CEO
- Experience in digital media or technology highly preferred
All job applications must be received through the official BuzzFeed Jobs board ( ), including referrals. It is BuzzFeed’s practice to not schedule job interviews until after an application is submitted through our jobs board.
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.