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
BuzzFeed is looking for a senior-level editor who will contribute to BuzzFeed.com’s efforts to create and amplify content that will reach and increase our Black audience.
This person will write, commission and edit work that falls in this category, both from freelancers and others on the editorial team.
This editor will also serve as the editorial liaison with the business team on sponsorship opportunities related to reaching the Black audience on BuzzFeed’s platform.
This is a full time role and can be remote in most states, or in the NYC or LA areas where there is opportunity for working in-office starting in 2022.
You Will
- Produce commission and edit content designed to inform, engage and amplify the voices of our Black audience on BuzzFeed.com
– specifically focused on non-Celebrity content - Recruit and edit freelance contributors for both sponsored and editorial initiatives
- Attend meetings with sales and business leads as needed to offer an editorial POV on opportunities & workflow
- Contribute to the Cocoa Butter Newsletter strategy and editorial curation
Note: If you do meet all of the requirements but are enthusiastic about the position, you should still apply; we are interested in candidates with a combination of skills in the editorial and digital media areas.
You Have
- Experience writing digital content for a Black audience, and ability to do so in the style/voice of BuzzFeed.com
- Previous editing experience, ideally across a range of content types like culture, entertainment, trending news, and/or lifestyle
- An interest in working with business stakeholders and on sponsorship-related projects (previous experience across between business and editorial a plus but not required)
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.