Complex
Content
SocialMediaEditor
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“Social Media Editor at Complex. Skills: Social media voice, Content creation, Community management, Trend identification. Develop Complex Social voice. Refine Complex Social voice”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive audience action; Drive consumer action
Industry & Context.
Quick decision-making
Work nights, Work weekends, Work holidays, Appear on-camera
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1-3 years social media experience, 1-3 years editorial experience, Deep understanding of Complex content, Deep understanding of Complex voice, Deep understanding of Complex tone, Writing skills, Communication skills, Proofreading experience, Quick decision-making skills, Willingness to appear on camera, Willingness to work nights, Willingness to work weekends, Willingness to work holidays, Robust knowledge of streetwear, Robust knowledge of fashion, Deep understanding of social media platforms, Fluency of all social media platforms, Extensive knowledge of culture, Proven track record driving audience, Proven track record driving consumer action, Self-management skills, Take charge attitude, Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Proficient in Premiere Pro, Ability to work in office Thursday, Ability to work in office Friday, Ability to work in office Monday, Ability to work remote Saturday, Ability to work remote Sunday
Nice to Have
AI tools integration experience
What You'll Do.
Develop Complex Social voice
Refine Complex Social voice
Oversee Complex Social voice
Create content for social platforms
Curate content for social platforms
Surface viral content
Surface breaking content
Surface social-friendly content
Pitch content to news team
Develop platform-specific assets
Develop reactive creative assets
Collaborate with editorial team
Collaborate with video team
Collaborate with Shop team
Collaborate with Complex Networks departments
Execute Commerce promotion
Execute Experiential promotion
Promote Complex NY pop-up
Provide Complex NY on-site coverage
Promote Complex Shop rollouts
Ideate original real-time content
Source original real-time content
Create original real-time content
Participate in editorial brainstorms
Participate in social brainstorms
Participate in cover meetings
Serve as point person on social goals
Be accountable for business goals
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 social posts
Coordinate posting with branded social team
Coordinate schedules with branded social team
Investigate emerging platforms
Recommend emerging platforms
Integrate emerging platforms
Appear on-camera for social video
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functionally across departments; Editorial team; Video team; Shop team; Branded social team
Communication Scope
Writing skills; 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. ## What You'll Do Develop, refine, and oversee the voice of Complex Social (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) on all of our social platforms, exhibiting excellent judgment and audience-sensitive framing. Create, curate, and be responsible for all content published to the Complex Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 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. Own specific pegs and work with the design team to develop platform-specific assets for big moments, independently developing day-to-day reactive creative assets as necessary. Work closely with editorial, video, and Shop, collaborating cross-functionally across all Complex Networks internal departments. Execute promotion of Commerce/Experiential initiatives. This includes but is not limited to: Complex NY pop-up promotion and on-site coverage, Complex Shop rollouts, and partner event coverage (ie: Fanatics Fest). Ideate, source, and create original real-time content for all Complex audiences, identifying memes, moments, and trends at the cusp of virality. Participate in editorial and social brainstorms and cover meetings when needed. Serve as the point person on all social goals (growth, traffic, views, and engagement) and be acco
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