Social Freelancer, Sneakers

Complex NTWRK; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Part time

Job summary

A leading media company in New York seeks a Social Freelancer for Complex Sneakers. You will manage social platforms, create engaging content, and drive audience interaction. Ideal candidates should have 2-3 years of social media experience, proficiency in Adobe tools, and a strong grasp of sneaker culture. Pay is $28/hour with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand.
• A deep understanding of Complex Sneakers content, voice, and tone.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Premiere Pro.
• Strong writing and communication skills, and quick decision-making skills.
• Must be willing to work nights and occasional holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute the voice of Complex Sneakers across social platforms.
• Create, curate, and manage content for social media.
• Lead community management and moderation efforts.
• Surface and pitch viral content to the news team.
• Develop creative assets in Photoshop and Premiere/CapCut.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Community moderation

Adobe Creative Suite

Copywriting

Understanding of sneaker culture

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

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What You'll Do

• Execute the voice of Complex Sneakers (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok) on all of our social platforms, exhibiting excellent judgment and audience-sensitive framing
• Create, curate, and be responsible for all content published to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for Complex Sneakers
• Lead community management, moderation, and DM management using a deep understanding of the Complex tone and voice
• Surface and pitch viral, breaking, and social-friendly content to our news team
• Develop creative assets in Photoshop and Premiere/CapCut
• Ideate, source, and create original real-time content for all Complex Sneakers audiences, identifying memes and trends at the cusp of virality
• Support all social goals (growth, traffic, views, and engagement) and be accountable for providing vertical-specific tactics, strategic pivots, and added direction when needed
• Track and share social and platform best practices with internal teams, providing best-in-class examples where possible
• Manage workflow of editorial social posts, working with the branded social team to coordinate posting and schedules, when necessary

Who You Are

• 2-3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand
• A deep understanding of the Complex Sneakers content, voice, and tone
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Premiere Pro
• Positive, intuitive, proactive, and collaborative team player
• Strong writing and communication skills, proofreading experience, and quick decision-making skills
• Must be willing to work nights and occasional holidays for coverage of live events
• Robust knowledge of sneaker culture and how it connects to areas such as streetwear/fashion + pop culture + sports + music
• Possess a deep understanding and fluency of all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
• Proven track record in driving audience and consumer action on social
• Remain up-to-date on what our competitive set is doing to ensure that our lane isn’t being stepped on
• Self-management skills + take charge attitude
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit
• Thinks strategically and analytically
• Pushes for creative and out-of-the-box ideas
• Action-oriented
• Drives results
• Cultivates innovation

Pay and Benefits

$28 - $28 an hour

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Legal and Equal Opportunity

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.