Complex
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FreelancePop&InternetCultureSocialEditor-Weekends
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“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.
Quick decision-making
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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