Social Freelancer, Sports - Weekend Nights Job at Complex NTWRK in New York

Overview

Social Freelancer, Sports - Weekend Nights role at Complex NTWRK.

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Company

Created in 2002 by Marc Eckō, Complex is a leading global youth entertainment network showcasing the evolution of major pop culture categories, including streetwear and style, music, sneakers, and sports. Complex is a juggernaut in the content and culture space, delivering unprecedented global reach. Complex is the world’s definitive cultural commerce, content, and experiential platform with a focus on discovery, inspiration, community, and shopping. ComplexCon is our flagship festival bringing together brands and artists for a weekend of style, sneakers, art, design, food, music, inspiration and more. Complex is committed to building a high performing team that serves its communities. EEO statements and compliance information are included below.

What You’ll Do

• Working Days & Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 5pm to 1am
• Execute the voice of Complex Sports on all social platforms (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok) with excellent judgment and audience-sensitive framing.
• Create, curate, and publish content on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for Complex Sports.
• Lead community management, moderation, and DM management using 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 Complex Sports audiences, identifying memes and trends at the cusp of virality.
• Support social goals (growth, traffic, views, engagement) and provide vertical-specific tactics and direction as 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, coordinating posting and schedules with the branded social team when necessary.

Who You Are

• 2-3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand
• Deep understanding of Complex Sports content, voice, and tone
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Premiere Pro
• Must be willing to work weekend nights and occasional holidays for coverage of live events
• Positive, intuitive, proactive, and collaborative team player
• Strong writing and communication skills, proofreading experience, and quick decision-making
• Robust knowledge of streetwear/fashion and its connections to pop culture, sports, and music
• Fluent in all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
• Extensive knowledge of sports culture and a track record in driving audience action on social
• Aware of competitive landscape to maintain a unique lane
• Self-management, entrepreneurial spirit, strategic and analytical thinking
• Creative, out-of-the-box ideas and results-driven
• Cultivates innovation

Pay

$28 - $28 per hour. The pay range is listed; actual pay varies based on location, experience, and performance.

Equal Opportunity

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Online Audio and Video Media

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