How to Get a Job at BuzzFeed

Intermediate 5 min 20 steps 41130 views Rating: 4.2/5 Published: 2026-06-13

Apply for a writing or editorial position if you want to create original content.. Check out video positions if you want to shoot, edit, or produce video.. Apply for design or engineering roles if you know how to program or code.

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Apply for a writing or editorial position if you want to create original content

Step 1

Apply for a writing or editorial position if you want to create original content.

2

Check out video positions if you want to shoot, edit, or produce video.

Step 2

Check out video positions if you want to shoot, edit, or produce video.

3

Apply for design or engineering roles if you know how to program or code.

Step 3

Apply for design or engineering roles if you know how to program or code.

4

Look for a freelance opportunity to work remotely or by contract.

Step 4

Look for a freelance opportunity to work remotely or by contract.

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Apply for a paid internship if you're still in college.

Step 5

Apply for a paid internship if you're still in college.

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Look into other non-traditional options in your chosen field.

Step 6

Look into other non-traditional options in your chosen field.

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Click the desired job position on BuzzFeed's website.

Step 7

Click the desired job position on BuzzFeed's website.

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Check the location of the open position before applying.

Step 8

Check the location of the open position before applying.

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Fill out the application completely.

Step 9

Fill out the application completely.

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Submit your resume and cover letter.

Step 10

Submit your resume and cover letter.

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Get a referral if you know someone who works at BuzzFeed.

Step 11

Get a referral if you know someone who works at BuzzFeed.

12

Review your social media accounts and make sure your personality shines.

Step 12

Review your social media accounts and make sure your personality shines.

13

Wear business casual attire to your interview.

Step 13

Wear business casual attire to your interview.

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Familiarize yourself with BuzzFeed's content and backstory.

Step 14

Familiarize yourself with BuzzFeed's content and backstory.

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Be ready to articulate why you want to work for BuzzFeed.

Step 15

Be ready to articulate why you want to work for BuzzFeed.

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Present yourself as a team player.

Step 16

Present yourself as a team player.

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Prepare to explain in detail why you'd be great for the position.

Step 17

Prepare to explain in detail why you'd be great for the position.

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Expect a range of technical and personal questions.

Step 18

Expect a range of technical and personal questions.

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Avoid asking questions about salary, benefits, and perks.

Step 19

Avoid asking questions about salary, benefits, and perks.

20

Send a follow-up thank you note after your interview.

Step 20

Send a follow-up thank you note after your interview.

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