Complex

Content

FreelancePop&InternetCultureSocialEditor-Weekends

$0–0k New York, New York, United States CONTRACT Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Freelance Pop & Internet Culture Social Editor - Weekends at Complex. Skills: Social media, Pop culture, Internet culture, Content creation. Execute Complex Pop Culture social voice. Create content for Facebook”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive audience action; Drive consumer action

Industry & Context.

Content
Problems you'll solve

Quick decision-making

Eligibility Requirements

Work weekends, Work nights, Occasional holidays coverage

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2-3 years social media experience, 2-3 years editorial experience, Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Proficient in Photoshop, Proficient in Premiere, Proficient in CapCut, Proficient in mobile editing softwares, Experience with AI image generation, Writing skills, Communication skills, Proofreading experience, Quick decision-making skills, Fluency of all social media platforms

Nice to Have

Experience with streaming creators, Experience with video games, Experience with streetwear fashion, Experience with fashion connections

What You'll Do.

Execute Complex Pop Culture social voice

Create content for Facebook

Create content for Instagram

Create content for Twitter

Curate content for Facebook

Curate content for Instagram

Curate content for Twitter

Lead community management

Surface viral content

Surface breaking content

Pitch breaking content

Surface social-friendly content

Pitch social-friendly content

Develop creative assets

Ideate original content

Source original content

Create original content

Provide vertical-specific tactics

Provide strategic pivots

Provide added direction

Track social best practices

Share social best practices

Provide best-in-class examples

Manage workflow of editorial posts

Coordinate posting with branded team

Coordinate schedules with branded team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working with news team; Working with branded social team

Communication Scope

Writing; Proofreading

Full Job Description

## 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.   Work Schedule 12pm-8pm Saturday and Sunday ## What You'll Do Execute the voice of Complex Pop Culture 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 Pop Culture, specifically focusing on streaming and creator culture. 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 Pop and Internet Culture 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 publi

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