Social Freelancer, Sports - Weekday Nights
New York · Remote · Contract · Posted 1Y AGO
USD 28
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
- Working Days & Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 8pm to 1am EST
- Execute the voice of Complex Sports 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 Sports
- 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 Sports 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 publisher or brand
- A deep understanding of the Complex Sports content, voice, and tone
- Positive, intuitive, proactive, and collaborative team player
- Strong writing and communication skills, proofreading experience, and quick decision-making skills
- 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)
- Extensive knowledge of sports culture and proven track record in driving audience and consumer action on social
- Remain up-to-date on what our competitive set is doing to ensure that our lane isn’t being stepped on
- Self-management skills + take charge attitude
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Premiere Pro
- Must be willing to work nights and occasional holidays for coverage of live events
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit
- Thinks strategically and analytically
- Pushes for creative and out-of-the-box ideas
- Action-oriented
- Drives results
- Cultivates innovation
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