Social Freelance Editor @ Complex

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Salary Range: 26 to 28 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

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.

Why We're Hiring

This is a freelance role with a set 30 hours per week. Candidates should be self-motivated, able to work autonomously, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment.

Working Days & Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm PST with occasional weekends.

What You'll Do

Content Planning
Collaborate with the Senior Social Editor to execute social commerce and retail content plans across core Complex verticals—Music, Style, Sports, Sneakers.
Support alignment between editorial, e-commerce, and social strategies across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and emerging channels.

Content Creation & Strategic
ExecutionPartner with creative and marketing teams to deliver shoppable, platform-optimized content with authentic product integrations that drive both audience engagement and conversion.
Participate in and support social-first video production, including on-camera appearances when needed, bringing a natural and relatable presence to content.
Post autonomously across multiple platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.), ensuring brand tone, quality, and consistency are maintained at all times.
Demonstrate a strong ability to follow rollout schedules, publishing content on time and adjusting or taking down posts quickly and efficiently when needed.
Cross-Functional CollaborationCoordinate closely with editorial, e-commerce, and marketing teams to ensure content alignment and visibility across departments.
Regularly interface with leadership and platform stakeholders to support key initiatives.
Platform OptimizationIdentify growth opportunities across social commerce ecosystems to increase engagement, drive sales, and scale audience development.

Additional Responsibilities
Schedule and publish content on time using tools like Later, or native publishing platforms.
Tag products accurately to facilitate a seamless shoppable experience.
Remove or revise posts as needed based on real-time developments.
Act quickly and decisively in dynamic content situations (e.g., trends, platform changes, urgent edits).

Who You Are

Proven Social Commerce Experience: Execution and strategy across major social platforms for a media or retail brand.
E-commerce Fluency: Deep understanding of social-driven product storytelling, sales funnels, and integrated launches.
Content Creation Skills: Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, CapCut, and Airtable. Must be comfortable editing and publishing independently.
Strong Analytical Abilities: Able to track, interpret, and report on performance metrics to optimize content.
Collaboration Excellence: Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams including editorial, e-commerce, marketing, and influencer managers.
Strategic Creativity: Ability to pitch, plan, and produce content that drives both discovery and sales, with an editorial and shopper lens.
Trend Sensitivity: Keeps up with social, retail, and tech trends to stay ahead of what resonates.
Multi-Platform Expertise: Strong knowledge of how to optimize for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter/X, Pinterest, and emerging platforms.
Autonomy & Accountability: Must be able to independently manage schedules, hit posting deadlines, and respond swiftly to time-sensitive needs.

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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.

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