Social Video Fellow

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet with a mission to spread joy and truth. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, and commerce, their brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now — and into the future. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to improving it by providing trusted, quality, brand-safe entertainment, making content more inclusive, empathetic, and creative, and inspiring their audience to live better lives.

The Community You Will Join

BuzzFeed is looking for a Social Video Fellow to ideate, produce, and publish creative short-form video content across TikTok and Instagram. If you’re passionate about making people laugh, cry, comment, and share — and you live and breathe internet trends — this is the place for you. This is an entry-level opportunity for early-career creators obsessed with social media and ready to make an impact.

The BuzzFeed Fellowship is a year-long program for aspiring and hungry content creators eager to hone their skills and to learn by doing. The program is a crash course in consistently creating content that captures readers’ attention, advances the cultural conversation, and reaches a massive audience.

Fellows will work with and learn from members of the BuzzFeed social and editorial teams — some of the smartest, weirdest, most creative, and most viral creators out there. This is the perfect opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in digital media. You won’t be running errands for senior staff or transcribing someone else’s interviews. The Fellowship is fun and inspiring, but also fast-paced and challenging.

Role Details

• Job Title: Social Video Fellow
• Business Area: Content
• Job Category: Editorial
• Contract Length: Three-Month Contract (part of a year-long program)
• Location: New York City (Hybrid schedule: office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
• Compensation: $20.00 an hour (full-time, paid position)
• Union Status: Non-Union

Note: BuzzFeed Inc. reserves the ability to adjust final compensation based on experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

A Typical Day

• Create compelling short-form video content — from concept to publishing — for BuzzFeed’s TikTok and Instagram accounts.
• Stay on top of emerging trends, memes, and sounds — and pitch creative, culturally relevant content ideas.
• Film, edit, and optimize videos quickly using mobile-first tools like CapCut, Canva, and in-app editing features.
• Be both behind and in front of the camera when needed.
• Write witty, platform-optimized captions and copy that align with BuzzFeed’s brand voice.
• Engage with audiences by responding to comments, surfacing insights, and participating in community conversations.
• Experiment and learn — analyze content performance, iterate based on feedback, and keep pushing creative boundaries.

Who You Are

• A creative self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, internet-first environment.
• Some experience (internships, freelance, personal projects) creating short-form video content for social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube.
• Comfortable filming yourself or others, editing on the fly, and turning around content quickly.
• Obsessed with social media trends, memes, culture, and what makes content shareable.
• Comfortable with using mobile video editing apps (e.g., CapCut, InShot, native TikTok/Instagram tools) and basic design platforms (e.g., Canva). Proficiency with more advanced editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, etc.) is a plus.
• A team player with strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Excited to grow your skills, try new things, and maybe even go viral.

To Apply

Please submit the following when applying:

• A few short paragraphs about topics you’d want to cover for BuzzFeed as a Social Video Fellow, and your interests in BuzzFeed's content (or suggestions for improvement).
• 1-2 TikToks or IG Reels based on a BuzzFeed quiz, and one video showcasing your video editing skills (previous project or personal account). At least one video must feature you on camera. Include links to these posts at the end of your cover letter.
• Links to your public social media accounts.
• A one-page resume.

Note: Use of AI or LLMs like ChatGPT during the interview process may be grounds for rejection.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal-opportunity employment. They provide a supportive, inclusive atmosphere and opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, Learning Team offerings, Employee Resource Groups, and more.