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Complex

Pop culture and lifestyle media platform

Freelance TikTok Strategist

ContractPosted on 10/19/2026
$280
Mid
New York, NY, USA
Remote
Social MediaSocial Media Strategy & Management
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate should have 2–4 years of social media, editorial, sports media, or content experience at a publisher, sports brand, betting company, or media platform.
  • The candidate should have a deep understanding of the Complex brand, audience, and voice.
  • The candidate should have strong knowledge of sports betting, gambling culture, fantasy sports, predictive markets, and sports media.
  • The candidate should have a proven understanding of TikTok platform strategy, audience growth, and engagement optimization.
  • The candidate should be able to quickly identify emerging narratives and trends before they reach peak virality.
  • The candidate should be comfortable appearing on camera and developing a personal presence within content.
  • The candidate should be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays during major sporting events and tentpole moments.
  • The candidate should have a strong understanding of responsible gaming guidelines and sports betting compliance considerations.
  • The candidate should have extensive knowledge of major sports leagues, athletes, sports media personalities, and online sports communities.
  • The candidate should be familiar with prediction market platforms, odds movement, market sentiment, and betting-related social conversation.
  • The candidate should be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, CapCut, and mobile-first content creation tools.
  • The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, refine, and oversee the voice of Complex Bets across TikTok, exercising judgment around sports betting, predictive markets, sports culture, and internet-native conversation.
  • Create, curate, and publish all content for the Complex Bets TikTok account, balancing entertainment, education, and audience engagement.
  • Identify and capitalize on trending sports, betting, and prediction market narratives by creating content around major sporting events, market swings, cultural moments, and internet discourse.
  • Lead community management, moderation, and audience engagement while maintaining the distinct voice of Complex Bets.
  • Surface and pitch viral betting storylines, sports narratives, predictive market movements, and social-first content opportunities to editorial and social teams.
  • Translate betting lines, futures, prop bets, prediction markets, and sports data into engaging, digestible TikTok content.
  • Own key content pegs across major sports calendars, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, UFC, college sports, soccer, and emerging prediction market opportunities.
  • Work with editorial, video, design, commerce, partnerships, and events teams to develop TikTok-first coverage and campaigns.
  • Promote Complex Bets content initiatives, live events, watch parties, partner activations, and commerce opportunities.
  • Develop original real-time content around games, live events, breaking news, betting trends, internet memes, and cultural moments.
  • Create reactive social content during live sporting events and major betting moments, often in real time.
  • Participate in editorial, content, and social brainstorms to help shape the broader voice and strategy of Complex Bets.
  • Track analytics, audience behavior, platform trends, and betting-related social performance, regularly sharing insights and best practices.
  • Manage editorial publishing workflows and coordinate posting schedules across Complex Networks.
  • Use AI tools and emerging technologies to streamline content production, trend identification, audience insights, and creative development.
  • Appear on camera as a personality and analyst for TikTok content when appropriate.
  • Develop recurring TikTok franchises, series, and content formats that grow audience loyalty and engagement.
  • Manage freelancers, creators, contributors, and interns as needed.

About the company

Complex operates a media platform focused on pop culture, music, sneakers, style, and sports, delivering news, features, and trend coverage to a diverse audience. It earns revenue from advertising, branded content, and merchandise, including exclusive collaborations with artists and designers, with editorial content driving traffic and engagement that attracts advertisers. The company differentiates itself by pairing broad culture coverage with a strong emphasis on streetwear and music culture, plus exclusive brand-artist collaborations and limited-edition drops. Its goal is to be the leading source for pop culture and lifestyle trends while building sustainable revenue through ads, partnerships, and merchandise.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2002

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Pet Insurance

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