Social Video Fellow

Employment Opportunities at BuzzFeed, Inc. • New York, NY

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

BuzzFeed is looking for a Social Video Fellow to ideate, produce, and publish creative short-form video content across TikTok and Instagram. 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. This is the perfect opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in digital media. The Fellowship is fun and inspiring, but also fast-paced and challenging. This is a full-time, paid position starting at $20/hour, based out of our NYC offices, with a hybrid schedule that includes coming into the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Requirements

• 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).
• A team player with strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Excited to grow your skills, try new things, and maybe even go viral.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with more advanced editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed