Casting Call: "Plate to Date: Korean Guy Picks A Date Based On Their Kimbap"
Job Description: A Pop Entertainment is casting for an exciting and unique segment of our upcoming reality dating show, "Plate to Date." We are seeking a charismatic and open-minded Korean American male who will be the center of a fun and lighthearted segment where he will taste various kimbap dishes prepared by different chefs. Based on the flavors and creativity of the kimbap, he will try to deduce the personalities of the chefs and select one for a 15-minute speed date.
Job Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Taste kimbap prepared by different chefs on camera, providing genuine and respectful feedback.</li>
<li>Engage in light-hearted conversations and interviews about the food tasting experience.</li>
<li>Use the kimbap tasting experience to make assumptions about the chefs' personalities.</li>
<li>Select one chef based on the kimbap for a 15-minute filmed speed date.</li>
<li>Participate in pre-shoot meetings and rehearsals as required by the production team.</li>
<li>Maintain a professional demeanor and follow the directions of the production crew throughout the shoot.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be a Korean American male, aged 21-35.</li>
<li>Comfortable with being filmed and tasting food on camera.</li>
<li>Outgoing, personable, and able to articulate thoughts and opinions well.</li>
<li>No professional culinary experience required, but must have a genuine appreciation for food.</li>
<li>Must be single and open to the concept of a blind date based on culinary experience.</li>
<li>Must be available for the entire day of shooting on February 29, 2024, in New York, NY.</li>
<li>Previous experience in television, film, or reality shows is a plus but not required.</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Flat rate of $250 for the shoot day.</li>
<li>Meals and refreshments will be provided on the shoot day.</li>
<li>No additional compensation for travel or accommodations.</li>
</ul>

BuzzFeed Casting: Plate to Date: Korean Guy Picks A Date Based On Their Kimbap

Casting Call: Bob Marley Fans for "GOAT TALK" Episode
Job Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Participate in a branded episode of "GOAT TALK," a renowned series produced by Complex.</li>
<li>Engage in discussions and activities related to Bob Marley and his musical legacy.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the production team and other cast members to create an engaging and informative episode.</li>
<li>Be available for the entire duration of the shoot on the specified date.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be a genuine fan of Bob Marley, knowledgeable about his music, life, and influence.</li>
<li>Comfortable on camera and able to express opinions and thoughts articulately.</li>
<li>Aged 18 or older.</li>
<li>Based in or able to travel to New York City for the shoot (travel expenses are not covered).</li>
<li>Availability on the specified shoot date is mandatory.</li>
</ul>
Compensation Details:
<ul>
<li>A flat rate of $250 will be paid for participation in the shoot.</li>
<li>Payment terms and conditions will be detailed in the contractual agreement.</li>
</ul>

Complex Casting Call for Bob Marley Fans

Casting Call: BuzzFeed x Facebook Talent Residency
Overview: BuzzFeed and Facebook are excited to announce a collaborative Talent Residency program. This unique opportunity, spanning 1-to-4 months, is designed to nurture and amplify the talents of emerging short-form content creators. We are seeking individuals poised for rapid social growth, creating impactful content that resonates with audiences across various domains.
Job Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Launch and maintain a Facebook page to showcase your creative content.</li>
<li>Actively engage in cross-platform social strategy, including branded integration and editorial opportunities.</li>
<li>Participate in community building efforts and a tailor-made educational program aligned with BuzzFeed's brands.</li>
<li>Attend monthly training sessions led by successful multi-platform creators to gain insights into content creation and audience engagement.</li>
<li>Utilize Meta community resources, including exclusive invites, training programs, and early access to new tools.</li>
<li>Collaborate within the BuzzFeed Creator community and leverage resources available at BuzzFeed&rsquo;s NY or LA campuses.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>A strong passion for short-form content creation with a history of testing formats and achieving viral success.</li>
<li>Adaptability to various platforms with a clear point of view on the content being produced.</li>
<li>Active presence on TikTok and Instagram, with a willingness to start and grow a Facebook page.</li>
<li>A consistent and reliable approach, coupled with a deep understanding of current trends in social media and emerging technology platforms.</li>
<li>Openness to experimentation and innovation in the short-form content space.</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
<ul>
<li>This is a part-time, hourly position, offering flexibility to accommodate the dynamic schedule of a content creator.</li>
<li>Compensation will be provided for creating social content, with additional benefits including access to BuzzFeed&rsquo;s resources, community, and facilities.</li>
</ul>

BuzzFeed x Facebook Talent Residency

Casting Call: Cooking Tips from a Grandma
Job Detail: Tasty, a leading culinary platform, is seeking charismatic and experienced grandmas from diverse ethnic backgrounds to participate in a heartwarming and educational cooking series. This series aims to celebrate the rich culinary traditions passed down through generations. Each episode will feature a grandma imparting her unique cooking wisdom and providing invaluable tips to our host.
Job Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Share personal anecdotes and stories related to traditional recipes and cooking techniques.</li>
<li>Demonstrate step-by-step instructions for preparing signature dishes or family favorites.</li>
<li>Provide insightful tips and tricks to enhance the flavor and presentation of the dishes.</li>
<li>Engage with the host and viewers, fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere on set.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be a grandma with a passion for cooking and a deep knowledge of traditional recipes.</li>
<li>Diverse ethnic backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. We are seeking representation from various cultural heritages.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively with the host and production team.</li>
<li>Must be available for shooting on either 12/6/23 or 12/20/23 in Los Angeles, CA.</li>
</ul>
Compensation: This is a paid opportunity. Compensation details will be discussed with selected candidates during the audition process.

BuzzFeed Casting Call for Tips From a Grandma

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 making it better: 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 Complex Networks and HuffPost to come. Title: Sr Manager, Brand Marketing and Monetization Strategy, FWFBusiness Area: ContentCategory: First We FeastSalary: $135,000 - $155,000Union Status: Non-Union The Role First We Feast is a James Beard Award-winning, multi-platform food and pop culture brand with over 2 billion YouTube views, 12 million-plus subscribers on YouTube and a massively engaged audience. First We Feast covers food through the lens of pop culture (and vice versa), making food topics more accessible than traditional food media outlets. First We Feast defines the new pop culture of food, with hit shows including Hot Ones.First We Feast is looking for a creative and strategic marketer to drive brand awareness, consumer engagement, and monetization efforts for the First We Feast brand. You will play a key role in leading and executing multi-channel marketing programs, developing content monetization strategies, and implementing key strategic partnerships to drive revenue and strengthen our positioning in the marketplace. This position reports to Chris Schonberger, GM of First We Feast.This role is equal parts strategic, operational, and executional. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker who exercises exceptional communication skills and is able to effectively manage and execute plans across multiple teams, projects, and priorities. You will help First We Feast—including the Hot Ones brand—harness the power of its audience to develop an original approach to strategic planning for brands and marketing. You will craft compelling consumer narratives; manage strategic growth initiatives; help position our current products and develop new ones; support key partnership RFPs; and drive the business forward with big ideas and innovation. You Will First We Feast GTM<ul><li>Conceptualize and launch go-to-market initiatives that drive awareness, understanding, and excitement of First We Feast’s audience and product offerings both internally and externally.</li><li>Oversee and collaborate on consumer journeys that help provide integrated content and media solutions along with a clear throughline that rationalizes how and why our solutions work.</li><li>In partnership with B2B Marketing, oversee branded innovation for First We Feast that highlights the brand’s unique strengths for strategic First We Feast tentpoles (both brand-specific, like National Chicken Wing Day, National Burger Month, and the First We Feast Lagoon at ComplexCon; and external, like Superbowl, Summer grilling, Holiday).</li></ul> First We Feast Brand Strategy<ul><li>Lead strategy for First We Feast’s highest profile client partnerships & largest RFPs, ensuring we are bringing the best of BuzzFeed Inc.’s solutions to these partnerships to increase win rate and renewals with these clients.</li><li>Utilize BuzzFeed Inc.’s rich data to become the unique voice of the audience in creative development, distilling First We Feast’s vast audience knowledge into clear actionable consumer insights for our clients' brands.</li><li>Partner with BuzzFeed Inc.’s social team to ensure we stay up to date on the latest platform trends and are offering informed distribution recommendations for our products and partners.</li></ul> Consumer Marketing<ul><li>Work closely with Content and Research teams to develop brand narratives and Thought Leadership that defines our unique value prop in the marketplace.</li><li>Help develop consumer-facing experiences and lead consumer marketing efforts for all First We Feast and Hot Ones brand campaigns and projects.</li></ul> ComplexCon (First We Feast Lagoon) & New Revenue Opportunities / Innovation<ul><li>Identify new ways to “productize” our current content offerings into sellable packages for brands.</li><li>Work with the Head of Experiential and integrated teams on revenue opps for the annual ComplexCon (First We Feast Lagoon) in November. In addition to ComplexCon, identify and develop with the experiential team a menu of First We Feast-first experiential opportunities to bring to market.</li><li>Expanding beyond content and media, help to develop approaches for new and exciting partnership opportunities: experiential, commerce, studio, licensing, business development partnerships and more.</li></ul> You Have <ul><li>6+ years of experience and incredible proven impact working in technology, advertising, digital media, or related fields</li><li>Expertise in various dimensions of strategic planning: both brand planning (brand foundations and consumer insight) with specific expertise in communications planning (integrated connections planning that defines the role and connection of each element)</li><li>Understanding of what makes brands grow, and how the new media landscape unlocks unique digital advantages for BuzzFeed and First We Feast</li><li>Modern pop culture anthropologist with native understanding of internet culture and the First We Feast POV and brand history; strong point of view on what great digital content looks like</li><li>Impeccable written and verbal communications skills with demonstrated ability to simplify the complex and write persuasive perspectives</li><li>Comfortable using and analyzing data from sources as diverse as revenue reports, Google Analytics, and Facebook's audience tools with the ability to make informed insights and recommendations</li><li>Ability to think analytically, critically and logically to help teams develop simple, integrated and elegant approaches to complex brand issues</li><li>Experience presenting to clients and managing ongoing partnerships</li><li>Highly collaborative, inclusive and organized</li><li>Passionate about food and pop culture and First We Feast’s content and products</li></ul> To be considered for this opportunity, please apply to applicationhelp@buzzfeed.com. 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:<ul><li>A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions</li><li>Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more</li><li>An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options.</li><li>A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.</li></ul> We want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement. Note: BuzzFeed Inc. offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.
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Sr Manager, Brand Marketing & Monetization Strategy, FWF

Complex Networks is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, Inc.Complex Networks is a global youth entertainment network spanning major pop culture categories including streetwear and style, food, music, sneakers, and sports. Complex Networks is diversified around three pillars: advertising, e-commerce, and content where it creates and distributes original programming for Gen Z and Millennial audiences through premium distributors such as Netflix, Hulu, Turner, Corus, Facebook, Snap, YouTube, Roku, and more. Additionally, Complex Networks generates revenue through a number of core business lines, including branded content and advertising, licensing, events, e-commerce, and agency consulting services. Title: Manager, Content Strategy and Special ProjectsBusiness Area: ContentJob Category: Complex EditorialSalary: $100,000 - $115,000Union Status: Non-Union Complex Networks is looking for a Manager, Content Strategy and Special Projects responsible for assisting with strategizing for all content products under the purview of Complex Networks' SVP of Content Strategy. Reporting directly to the SVP, duties will include ideating and executing strategy around Complex Networks video programming, as well as special projects that fall under the scope of the editorial, video and social departments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the Complex tone of voice and aesthetic, the ability to enact that comprehension into innovative and successful types of content, and capacity to interpret feedback to inform future strategy. You Will Content Strategy<ul><li>Work alongside Editorial Creative Director on concept and artistic idea generation for brand moments like Covers, Volume, and larger features. Consider and manage overall content strategy, in consultation with editorial/social/video leads as well as the centralized art/design team.</li><li>Provide strategic insight and input around tentpole brand projects like ComplexLand, ComplexCon, Pro-Am, and others to ensure alignment with brand tone and voice.</li><li>Help conceptualize, top-edit scripts, and see through execution for Style-focused vertical video working with the Jr Social Producer of Style & Sneakers and the two Style staff writers.</li><li>Work with the SVP of Content Strategy and other content stakeholders to help amplify special content moments.</li><li>Work both with internal Complex content teams and interdepartmentally across BuzzFeed Inc. to identify and develop opportunities including, but not limited to, press moments, products, and rollout strategies that amplify Complex’s editorial, video, and social content and projects</li><li>Help develop IRL activations around Complex programming that take place during tent-pole events in the industry (Art Basel, Complex Con, Grammy’s, Superbowl, NBA All-Star, etc.)</li></ul> Special Projects Oversight and Production<ul><li>Oversee and manage creative production and budgets of Complex editorial special projects like Digital Covers, Complex Volume, and larger feature shoots.</li><li>Work closely with the BuzzFeed production, talent, legal, and finance teams for logistic and administrative needs and support.</li><li>Book, contract, and own relationships with photographers and external creative contractors for projects as needed.</li><li>Effectively translate and communicate creative and artistic direction to teams across functions and departments</li></ul> You Have<ul><li>5+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, constantly evolving digital publishing environment</li><li>Experience managing project budgets keeping creative work streams on track</li><li>Industry experience producing creative editorial content and managing shoots</li><li>An unflinching commitment to impactful journalism and the editorial mission of Complex</li><li>A sound understanding of the evolving digital media landscape, our critical place in it, and how our editorial can continue to help Complex engage and find new audiences in the U.S. and abroad</li><li>Experience working collaboratively with in-house product/platform teams to figure out more ways to increase the reach of our journalism</li><li>Organized, timely, and detail-oriented approach to all tasks</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational skills</li></ul> About BuzzFeed, Inc. BuzzFeed, Inc. 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 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. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply to applicationhelp@buzzfeed.com. 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:<ul><li>A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions</li><li>Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more</li><li>An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options.</li><li>A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.</li></ul> We want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement. Note: BuzzFeed Inc. offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.
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BuzzFeed Casting: Plate to Date: Korean Guy Picks A Date Based On Their Kimbap in New York by BuzzFeed

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