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Complex

Pop culture and lifestyle media platform

Freelance Line Producer

ContractUpdated on 10/23/2026
$90k - $105k/yr
Senior
Los Angeles, CA, USA+1 moreMore locations: New York, NY, USA
In Person
Creative ProductionProduction Management
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 7 years of production management experience at a media company.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Movie Magic, and comfort using Airtable.
  • Strong budget management and production cost forecasting skills.
  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence tools to maximize productivity within digital content.
  • Ability to negotiate with crew and producer partners.
  • Ability to manage multiple fast-paced productions at various stages of development and delivery.
  • Understanding of digital video production, including social-first formats.
  • Familiarity with post-production workflows, file formats, and versioning for various platforms.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong eye for detail, quality, and brand alignment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot on set.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee production execution of multiple projects from budget creation through final delivery.
  • Lead cross-functional communications across creative, talent, studio operations, post-production, design, accounting, and legal departments.
  • Write production budgets for internal programming proposals, branded opportunities, and potential third-party partners when required.
  • Maintain current budget forecasts for multiple projects and track asset counts where needed.
  • Reconcile budgets with production accounting monthly and provide production leadership with regular reporting.
  • Work with creative teams to translate concepts into achievable productions.
  • Hire freelance crew, secure locations, engage production design, and coordinate equipment rentals across cities and creative needs.
  • Maintain a production roster of crew and creative partners.
  • Supervise shoot days on set or remotely, ensuring smooth operations, time management, and safety.
  • Review and approve production invoices and credit card transactions associated with assigned projects.
  • Train and oversee production and support staff.
  • Troubleshoot day-to-day production challenges and escalate them as needed.
  • Plan, shoot, and edit photos and videos for campaigns, social media, websites, and other marketing channels.
  • Manage production timelines, shot lists, logistics, and coordination with external vendors or talent.
  • Scout locations, source props, and prepare setups for studio and on-location shoots.
  • Onboard vendors and collaborators.
  • Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and meets quality standards.

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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What believers are saying

  • Ray-Ban Meta used ComplexCon 2026 for a pre-launch glasses activation and Victoria Monét.
  • Complex TV launched April 2026 across Roku, Prime Video, Samsung TV Plus, and Xumo.
  • Branded video hiring in 2026 signals client demand and monetization beyond publishing.

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  • BuzzFeed sold Complex for $108.6 million in 2024, exposing weak standalone valuation.
  • ComplexCon dependence on sponsorships and drops makes revenue swing around October 3-4, 2026.
  • If ComplexCon underperforms, NTWRK can cut editorial investment and consolidate Complex.

What makes Complex unique

  • ComplexCon 2026 spans Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, anchoring culture commerce.
  • Playboi Carti and Hiroshi Fujiwara guide ComplexCon 2026 artistic direction.
  • Complex Canada relaunched original editorial in 2026 with Ideon Media exclusivity.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

6%
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