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Director of Photography (Project-Based)
Buzzfeed · Los Angeles, CA · Active · Greenhouse
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Buzzfeed |
| Title | Director of Photography (Project-Based) |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | BuzzFeed Studios |
| Location | Los Angeles, CA, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | - |
| Salary | - |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Greenhouse |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-04-29 / 2026-05-29 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-29 / 2026-06-06 |
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| ATS provider | Greenhouse |
Description
About BuzzFeed, Inc.
BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and 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. We'll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like HuffPost to come.
Business Area: Content
Job Category: BuzzFeed Studios
Day Rate: $500.00
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 Editorial Video is looking for a resourceful Director of Photography to bring their camera and skills to the LA/NY Office. We are looking for a smart, skilled, passionate self-starter that can work seamlessly with the various departments on set within Editorial Video.
This is a project based freelance position based in BuzzFeed’s office in Los Angeles/ New York City.
You Will
Collaborate with the Director and creative team to define the visual style, tone, and mood of the project, if not already established.
Develop shot lists, camera plans, and lighting approaches in pre-production
Select and oversee camera equipment, lenses, and lighting setups
Lead and manage the camera and lighting
Direct on-set cinematography, including framing, composition, camera movement, and exposure
Ensure visual continuity and technical quality across all footage
Problem-solve quickly on set to adapt to changing conditions or creative needs
Partner with Production to stay within budget and schedule constraints
Collaborate with post-production (colorists, editors) to maintain visual consistency
You Have
Proven experience as a Director of Photography or Cinematographer across digital productions
Strong understanding of camera systems, lenses, and lighting techniques
Ability to translate creative direction into compelling visual storytelling
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong problem-solving abilities in fast-paced production environments
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 @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
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| Source URL | https://boards.greenhouse.io/buzzfeed/jobs/7867451?gh_jid=7867451 |
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| First Seen At | 2026-05-29 22:43:06Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 07:35:30Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 07:35:30Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-29 22:43:06Z |
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| Source Posted At | 2026-04-29 17:49:33Z |
| Source Updated At | 2026-04-29 17:49:33Z |
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