7 Irresistible Qualities Of An Aspiring BuzzFeed Account Manager

Who wants a job at Buzzfeed? This girl. I wouldn't say that I "crushed it" in my phone interview. The other 200+ applicants that LinkedIn has accounted for aren't in my favor either. But I refuse to be a blip on Buzzfeed's radar. Maybe this is career suicide. Maybe this is Samsung's Next Big Thing. I don't know. But if I learned anything from Buzzfeed's success, it's that a strong voice and unique method of communication can cut through the cyber clutter. When the traditional upload resume, email cover letter, passively wait, lose hope, make excuses method doesn't work, one has to get creative. So Buzzfeed - please, pretty please will you hire me? I believe that I can be a valuable Account Manager for your LA office and here are seven reasons why.

1. I could build a spaceship!

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In The Lego Movie of life, I am a builder. I enjoy tackling new challenges by leveraging whatever resources and knowledge I have. I don't wait around for others to provide me with answers. I create solutions.

2. Detailed, color-coded spreadsheets are my jam.

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I stay organized through Evernote, Google Docs, Excel and to-do lists. I love the Container store, rainbow assortments of Post-it notes and Coachella set time spreadsheets. No, I'm not OCD, but to each his own neuroses. These tools simply compensate for my lack of an eidetic memory. It's how I process mass amounts of information when there is little time for error.

3. I'm a team player.

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A little patience, positivity and a receptive ear go a long way when working with a team. I'm the one with the water jet pack, by the way.

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4. I'm comfortable wearing many hats - not just Vivienne Westwood.

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I am the most engaged and happy with my work when I'm contributing from multiple facets. Whether I'm trafficking ads, writing copy for a marketing pitch, preparing budgets or doing light revisions on Photoshop, I am always ready to fill a role. My ability to multitask allows me to handle responsibilities that are spread across clients, teams and departments. I guess when you've got a good head on your shoulders, any hat will fit you. Some might even say that I don't wear the hat. The hat wears me.

5. My clients are my children.

I have had the privilege of working with some great clients in my career thus far. Though mainly focused in the entertainment industry, my takeaways have been more about working efficiently, communicating clearly and exceeding expectations. That being said, Facebook and Twitter have recently built new teams to reach out specifically to entertainment clients. Maybe my heavy handed experience in the industry is exactly what you need.

6. Did I mention I was psychic?

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I possess the rare ability to foresee obstacles and address them proactively. I anticipate others needs and greet them with assistance. I could have had a successful career as a butler but the politics were too much for me. I knew California Chrome wasn't going to win.

7. I enjoy connecting people with brands.

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On a daily basis, I am informed, entertained and emotionally fulfilled by Buzzfeed’s content. Even more impressive than its 130 million readers is how Buzzfeed leverages custom content to provide more creative, more organic, more engaging stories for its advertisers.

If there's anything I want you to understand about this article, it's that my piddling attempt to emulate Buzzfeed's platform is meant to highlight what Buzzfeed does best - social advertising. I wove several brands into my personal story and I hope to have made a connection with you too, Buzzfeed.

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