The Social Freelancer will manage social media postings, create content, cover sports events, and engage with the community across platforms.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Post editorial features across Complex Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
- Supporting Complex Sports, as needed.
- Aggregate content in a timely and on-brand manner
- Post videos, both social cuts and original content, to all of Complex’s social channels
- Cover big sports moments creatively and in a timely manner
- Post breaking or trending news to all of Complex’s social channels
- Source UGC content, follow approval protocols and post to Complex’s social channels
- Work in Adobe Photoshop to create original social assets for posting
- Work in Slack, Email, and on Google Meets to communicate with the rest of the Social team
- Master Complex’s editorial voice and toneSurface and pitch viral, breaking, and social-friendly content to our news team
- Support the Social team as needed
Requirements
- Proven understanding of all social media platforms. (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads)
- Understanding of and interest in internet-culture, sports and its key players
- Familiarity with Complex content, tone, and voice
- Impeccable organizational skills and the need to constantly improve on and develop internal processes
- Possess knowledge of current events and have a knack for catching trending moments on the cusp of their virality
- Proficiency in Slack and email communications
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (Adobe suite is a plus)
- Ability to work well on teams in a hybrid environment, have strong communication skills (both verbal and written), never overlook the details, and are exemplary in managing your own time
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends/holidays for coverage
- Must be able to problem solve on their own while the Social team is offline
- Positive, intuitive, and always proactive
- Innately curious and a problem-solver
Core Competencies
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit
- Thinks strategically and analytically
- Pushes for creative and out-of-the-box ideas
- Action-oriented
- Drives results
- Cultivates innovation
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.
Top Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Google Meets
Slack
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