Social Freelancer, Main

Complex NTWRK; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Complex is seeking a versatile Social Editor to post editorial features across Complex's Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook and other social channels. You will aggregate content, post videos, and cover major sports moments in timely, on-brand ways.

You will work nights and weekends as needed, collaborate with a hybrid Social team, and use Adobe Photoshop and Slack daily to craft assets and coordinate with colleagues. A keen eye for internet culture is essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, Threads).
• Familiarity with Complex content, tone, and voice.
• Impeccable organizational skills and the need to improve internal processes.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and time management.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends/holidays for coverage.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strategic and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Post editorial features across Complex Instagram, Twitter/X, and Facebook.
• Supporting Complex Sports, as needed.
• Aggregate content in a timely and on-brand manner.
• Post videos, both social cuts and original content, to all of Complex's social channels.
• Cover big sports moments creatively and in a timely manner.
• Post breaking or trending news to all of Complex's social channels.
• Source UGC content, follow approval protocols and post to Complex's social channels.
• Work in Adobe Photoshop to create original social assets for posting.
• Work in Slack, Email, and on Google Meets to communicate with the rest of the Social team.
• Master Complex's editorial voice and tone.

Skills

Social platforms

Internet culture

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Night/weekend

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Slack

Job description

Company And Culture

Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.

Company And Culture

Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.

Working Days & Hours

Monday through Friday (Remote), nights and weekends as needed

What You'll Do

• Post editorial features across Complex Instagram, Twitter/X, and Facebook
• Supporting Complex Sports, as needed
• Aggregate content in a timely and on-brand manner
• Post videos, both social cuts and original content, to all of Complex's social channels
• Cover big sports moments creatively and in a timely manner
• Post breaking or trending news to all of Complex's social channels
• Source UGC content, follow approval protocols and post to Complex's social channels
• Work in Adobe Photoshop to create original social assets for posting
• Work in Slack, Email, and on Google Meets to communicate with the rest of the Social team
• Master Complex's editorial voice and toneSurface and pitch viral, breaking, and social-friendly content to our news team
• Support the Social team as needed

Who You Are

• Proven understanding of all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, Threads)
• Understanding of and interest in internet-culture, sports and its key players
• Familiarity with Complex content, tone, and voice
• Impeccable organizational skills and the need to constantly improve on and develop internal processes
• Possess knowledge of current events and have a knack for catching trending moments on the cusp of their virality
• Proficiency in Slack and email communications
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (Adobe Suite is a plus)
• Ability to work well on teams in a hybrid environment, have strong communication skills (both verbal and written), never overlook the details, and are exemplary in managing your own time
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends/holidays for coverage
• Must be able to problem solve on their own while the Social team is offline
• Core Competencies: Positive, intuitive, and always proactive, Innately curious and a problem-solver, Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit, Thinks strategically and analytically, Pushes for creative and out-of-the-box ideas, Action-oriented Drives results, Cultivates innovation

$26 - $28 an hour

The Pay Range, which consists of salary and commission, for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Complex Total Rewards offerings for employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.