Social Freelancer, Style - Weekday Nights

Complex Media, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Social Media Manager to execute its voice across platforms and curate content for Complex Style. The ideal candidate will have strong editorial skills and a deep understanding of pop culture, streetwear, and social media engagement. This role requires innovative thinking to drive audience interaction and growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand.
• Strong writing and communication skills with proofreading experience.
• Robust knowledge of streetwear/fashion and its connection to pop culture.

Responsibilities

• Execute the voice of Complex Style on all social platforms.
• Lead community management and development of real-time content.
• Support social goals with strategic tactics for engagement growth.

Skills

Social Media Management

Editorial Skills

Content Creation

Creative Thinking

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

Job description

Company And Culture

Created in 2002 by Marc Eckō, Complex is a leading global youth entertainment network showcasing the evolution of major pop culture categories, including streetwear and style, music, sneakers, and sports. Complex is a juggernaut in the content and culture space, delivering unprecedented global reach.

Complex is the world’s definitive cultural commerce, content, and experiential platform. We have created an all-new operating system built for the next generation, seamlessly integrating discovery, inspiration, community, and shopping. The company represents an expansion of the original vision with a deep understanding of convergence culture and its impact on contemporary society.

Whether through video, long-form editorial, or social content, Complex tells stories that engage dynamic conversation with our communities. Our internet-breaking cover stories document the heroes of culture and take them to the next level through product collaboration and shoppability.

Complex has become experts in creating immersive environments at our IRL experiences and cultural events. ComplexCon is our flagship festival bringing together the world’s most influential brands and artists for an unforgettable weekend of style, sneakers, art, design, food, music, inspiration and more.

Join us to help redefine the way people shop, while building a global marketplace that moves at the speed of culture. Complex is committed to building a high performing team that is passionate about what they do and the communities we serve.

Everyone at Complex truly believes in the company and its mission; it’s a requirement for working here. There is synergy within the teams that make Complex what it is, a well-oiled machine. Employees are at the forefront of the company's success because every one of us is given the opportunity to provide suggestions, feedback, and direction

What You'll Do

• Working Days & Hours: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs | 6pm to 12am ET
• Execute the voice of Complex Style social (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 Style.
• 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 Style 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 Style content, voice, and tone
• 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 streetwear/fashion and how it connects to areas such as music + pop culture + sports.
• 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 attitudeProficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Premiere Pro

What You Bring

• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit
• Thinks strategically and analytically
• Pushes for creative and out-of-the-box ideas
• Action-oriented
• Drives results
• Cultivates innovation

$28 - $28 an hour

The Pay Range, which consists of rate of pay per hour, for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance.

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.

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