BuzzFeed Viral Fellowship

The BuzzFeed Viral Fellowship is a year-long program designed for aspiring and passionate writers eager to sharpen their skills and learn by doing. This program offers a crash course in creating content that captures readers’ attention, drives cultural conversations, and reaches a massive audience.

📝 About BuzzFeed Viral Fellowship

BuzzFeed is both a tech and media company that leverages audience data and trend insights to publish widely shared articles. The Viral Fellowship provides an opportunity to be part of this analytical and creative process. Fellows will learn how to package content and build large audiences while contributing to the cultural conversations happening online.

Fellows will:

• Research trending topics and pop culture.
• Curate engaging content from around the web.
• Report on trending topics of the day.
• Collaborate with BuzzFeed’s team of creative and viral content creators.

This is a paid position starting at $20/hour. Candidates can work fully remote in select locations, with opportunities to work in BuzzFeed’s Times Square (NY) or Hollywood (LA) offices if local.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: June 9, 2025
• Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
• Category: Fellowship
• Opportunity Location: United States
• Eligible Locations: United States
• Sponsor Organization: BuzzFeed, Inc.

🎁 Benefits of BuzzFeed Viral Fellowship

• Paid position starting at $20/hour.
• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through:
  • Work experience.
  • Offerings from BuzzFeed’s in-house Learning Team.
  • Employee Resource Groups and more.
• Bonus compensation for exceeding success benchmarks.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

BuzzFeed is looking for culture and internet enthusiasts who are passionate about the things people are sharing, liking, and talking about. Ideal candidates should have:

Key Traits:

• A positive, curious, and playful disposition.
• A genuine love for pop culture and internet trends.
• Interest in social platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, YouTube, Tumblr, etc.).
• Excitement about using emerging AI technology to create unique content.

Skills and Experience:

• Some experience creating content for the internet (e.g., published articles, creative Twitter threads, personal TikTok accounts).
• Ability to quickly identify social trends and topics.
• Willingness to handle critical feedback and improve from it.
• Eagerness to collaborate with others.
• Ability to interpret audience data and adapt content strategies accordingly.

📋 Application Process

To apply for the BuzzFeed Viral Fellowship, please submit the following:

1. Short Paragraphs: Instead of a formal cover letter, write a few short paragraphs about:

   • Topics you’d like to write about for BuzzFeed.
   • What interests you about BuzzFeed’s content.

2. BuzzFeed Community Profile:

   • Create a BuzzFeed.com/community profile.
   • Publish 1-2 posts that reflect your voice and interests (articles or lists, not quizzes).
   • Include “This is for the Editorial Fellowship” in the description of your posts.
   • Submit your community posts before completing the application.

3. Social Media Links: Provide links to your public social media accounts.

4. Resume: Attach a one-page resume.

5. Edit Test: Submit original work for the edit test (BuzzFeed encourages creativity and originality — no AI-generated content).

📌 Important Dates

• Application Deadline: June 20, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

To view more details and apply for the BuzzFeed Viral Fellowship, visit the official BuzzFeed Viral Fellowship Application Portal.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in digital media. Join BuzzFeed’s team of creative minds and make your mark in the world of viral content!

• This is a paid position (starting at $20/hour)
• 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.