Part-Time

Freelance Social Editor

Family Style

Complex

Complex

501-1,000 employees

Pop culture and lifestyle media platform

Compensation Overview

$28/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Los Angeles, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Remote

Category
Social Media (1)
Required Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Premiere Pro
Social Media
Video Editing
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • 2-3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand
  • A deep understanding of the Complex content, voice, and tone
  • Strong understanding of food and restaurant culture
  • Positive, intuitive, proactive, and collaborative team player
  • Strong writing and communication skills, proofreading experience, and quick decision-making skills
  • Ability to shoot and edit content independently
  • Willingness to appear on camera in social media content
  • Must be willing to work nights and occasional weekends/holidays for coverage of live events
  • 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 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
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • Lead the day-to-day output of the Family Style social pages
  • Develop a tone that is smart, culturally aware, and internet fluent
  • Ensure everything we post feels intentional, relevant, and worth sharing
  • Shoot and edit short-form video (mobile-first)
  • Create talking head and educational videos
  • Produce chef interviews and street-style content
  • Develop overhead recipe videos (clean, text-driven, no talent required)
  • Build carousel posts and visual storytelling content
  • Identify and publish timely food stories and news moments
  • Cover major industry moments (awards, openings, trends)
  • Develop original angles and non-obvious lists
  • Bring a clear point of view to everything we create
  • Manage a consistent posting cadence (10–15 posts per week)
  • Balance content across key pillars:
  • Food media/reporting
  • Educational content
  • Original video
  • Memes
  • React quickly to cultural moments
  • Food culture (chefs, restaurants, trends)
  • Internet culture (memes, tone, pacing)
  • Youth culture at large
  • Work with our designers, editors, and leadership
  • Help source chefs, collaborators, and contributors
  • Be part of building something from the ground up
  • Track performance across content
  • Understand what drives engagement and sharing
  • Double down on what works

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

  • ComplexCon returns October 3-4, 2026 in Los Angeles for its 10th anniversary.
  • Complex TV expands distribution and monetization beyond publishing through FAST-channel streaming.
  • Complex.com still ranks cultural conversation, publishing high-velocity music, sneaker, and sports coverage.

What critics are saying

  • BuzzFeed sold Complex to NTWRK for $108.6 million in 2024, signaling weak standalone value.
  • Complex depends on volatile sponsorships and merchandise drops around ComplexCon and culture moments.
  • If ComplexCon 2026 underperforms, NTWRK can starve Complex’s editorial ambitions and consolidation follows.

What makes Complex unique

  • ComplexCon 2026 used Playboi Carti and Hiroshi Fujiwara as artistic directors.
  • Complex TV launched April 1, 2026 across Roku, Prime Video, Samsung TV Plus, and Xumo.
  • Complex Canada relaunched dedicated editorial on Canadian culture with Imani Walker in 2026.

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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

3%
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