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, our 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: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives.

Business Area: Content

Job Category: Operations Studio

Salary: $93,000.00- $103,000.00 USD

Union Status: Non-Union

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

BuzzFeed is seeking a highly skilled Post Production Manager to lead our dynamic post production team. The ideal candidate will excel in technical problem-solving, particularly with Adobe Creative Cloud and Post Production tools and possess a deep understanding of internal storage systems and workflows. This position will be based in Los Angeles and will be primarily in-office based. Night and weekend work may be requested but will be offset when required.

You Will

• Directly manage post production team resources, including Assistant Video Editors, Video Editors, Post Production Supervisors, and Coordinators
• Advise on Post Production infrastructure as well as storage solutions + workflows
• Ensure that assets are being tracked and archived properly across the company
• Oversee logistical planning, resource allocation, and technology + tools implementation.
• Collaborate with Operations leads to develop video product timelines and budgets
• Monitor costs, reporting on current spend and projected spend for departmental cost and hardware/software
• Manage vendor relationships with active and future subscriptions
• Develop, implement and train on standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across departments.
• Facilitate communication between departments to ensure smooth project execution.
• Manage forecasting, staffing resources, and workflow optimization.
• Oversee training programs for new hires in post production
• Handle administrative tasks, including paperwork and team expense management.
• Identify issues promptly and propose effective solutions

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Communication, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of management experience in post production.
• Comprehensive understanding of post production and production processes and equipment.
• Proficient in project management tools like Airtable, Jira, Zendesk, Basecamp, and Float.
• Proven experience in creating and executing post production budgets.
• Advanced knowledge of Mac OS and Adobe Creative Cloud apps, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder, and After Effects.
• Familiarity with codecs, image types, resolutions, and frame rates relevant to digital media.
• Ability to adapt to evolving timelines and deliverables.
• Strong leadership and communication skills within a collaborative team environment.
• Proficient in tech and automation tools, emphasizing organization and detail orientation.
• Proactive and positive team player, able to lead projects from start to finish independently.
• Up-to-date with current social media and digital video platform trends.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are 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.

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 Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health and wellness discounts, and much more.