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Social Editor- Sports and Pop Culture (Nights and Weekends)- Freelance Job at Co

Complex
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

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 shopping.

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.

About the Role

Working Days & Hours : Thursday - Monday;

Thur, Fri, Mon : 7pm to 1am ET

Sat & Sun : 2pm to 10pm ET

What You'll Do

  • Execute the voice of Complex Sports and Complex Pop Culture social (Facebook, Twitter, 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 Sports and Complex Pop 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.
  • Ideate, source, and create original real-time content for all Complex Sports audiences, identifying memes and trends at the cusp of virality.
  • Participate in editorial and social brainstorms and cover meetings when needed.
  • 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.
  • Content creation of vertical video content to drive both engagement and conversions.

Who You Are

  • 2-3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand.
  • A deep understanding of the Complex Sports and Complex Pop Culture 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 pop culture sports music.
  • Possess a deep understanding and fluency of all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube Shorts).
  • Must be comfortable being on camera for social content creation with an authentic and engaging on-screen presence.
  • Compensation

    28 - $30 an hour

    The Pay Range, which consists of salary and commission, for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Complex Total Rewards offerings for employees.

    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.

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    Salary : $28 - $30

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