Contract

Freelance TikTok Strategist

Complex Bets

Complex

Complex

501-1,000 employees

Pop culture and lifestyle media platform

Compensation Overview

$280/bi-wk

No H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Remote

Category
Growth & Marketing (1)
Required Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Premiere Pro
Requirements
  • 2–4 years of social media, editorial, sports media, or content experience at a publisher, sports brand, betting company, or media platform
  • Deep understanding of the Complex brand, audience, and voice
  • Strong knowledge of sports betting, gambling culture, fantasy sports, predictive markets, and sports media
  • Passion for sports, internet culture, and real-time conversation
  • Proven understanding of TikTok platform strategy, audience growth, and engagement optimization
  • Ability to quickly identify emerging narratives and trends before they reach peak virality
  • Excellent writing, editing, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Comfortable appearing on camera and developing a personal presence within content
  • Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays during major sporting events and tentpole moments
  • Strong understanding of responsible gaming guidelines and sports betting compliance considerations
  • Extensive knowledge of major sports leagues, athletes, sports media personalities, and online sports communities
  • Familiarity with prediction market platforms, odds movement, market sentiment, and betting-related social conversation
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, CapCut, and mobile-first content creation tools
Responsibilities
  • Develop, refine, and oversee the voice of Complex Bets across TikTok, demonstrating excellent 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, 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 NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, UFC, college sports, soccer, and emerging prediction market opportunities
  • Work closely with editorial, video, design, commerce, partnerships, and events teams to develop TikTok-first coverage and campaigns
  • Execute promotion of 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, helping 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
  • Leverage 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

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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What believers are saying

  • Nike Air Max Day partnership on March 26, 2026, at Complex L.A. drives sneaker traffic and branded content.
  • ComplexCon Hong Kong 2026 exclusive drops sustain revenue via Complex Shop post-event sales.
  • Canadian editorial expansion spotlights local talent, boosting YouTube and Instagram engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Ideon Media partnership failure halts Complex Canada content within 12 months.
  • TikTok bans eliminate Gen Z discovery, collapsing engagement in 6 months.
  • Sneaker trend shifts cause Hypebeast advertiser defection in 12 months.

What makes Complex unique

  • Complex Networks founded in 2002 by Marc Ecko targets youth culture in music, sneakers, and sports.
  • ComplexCon events like Hong Kong 2026 deliver exclusive merchandise and artist collaborations.
  • Complex Canada relaunched in 2026 with Imani Walker leading social strategy on TikTok and Instagram.

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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

Commuter Benefits FSA

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
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