Social Freelancer, Sports - Weekday Nights

About Complex

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.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM EST. Must be willing to work nights and occasional holidays for coverage of live events.

Responsibilities

• Execute the voice of Complex Sports social (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok) on all platforms, exhibiting excellent judgment and audience-sensitive framing
• Create, curate, and be responsible for all content published to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for Complex Sports
• Lead community management, moderation, and DM management using a deep understanding of the Complex tone and voice
• Surface and pitch viral, breaking, and social-friendly content to the news team
• Develop creative assets in Photoshop and Premiere/CapCut
• Ideate, source, and create original real-time content for all Complex Sports audiences, identifying memes and trends at the cusp of virality
• Support all social goals (growth, traffic, views, and engagement) and be accountable for providing vertical-specific tactics, strategic pivots, and added direction when needed
• Track and share social and platform best practices with internal teams, providing best-in-class examples where possible
• Manage workflow of editorial social posts, working with the branded social team to coordinate posting and schedules when necessary

Requirements

• 2–3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand
• Deep understanding of Complex Sports content, voice, and tone
• Positive, intuitive, proactive, and collaborative team player
• Strong writing and communication skills, proofreading experience, and quick decision-making skills
• Robust knowledge of streetwear/fashion and how it connects to pop culture, sports, and music
• Deep understanding and fluency of all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
• Extensive knowledge of sports culture and proven track record driving audience and consumer action on social
• Remain up-to-date on competitive set to ensure our lane isn’t being stepped on
• Self-management skills with a take-charge attitude
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Premiere Pro
• Entrepreneurial spirit; thinks strategically and analytically
• Pushes for creative, out-of-the-box ideas; action-oriented; drives results; cultivates innovation

Pay

$28 per hour. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance.