Freelance Snapchat Social Editor

Company And Culture 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. Working Hours Monday through Friday 10am - 6pm EST. On-site in our NYC office is preferred, open to remote applicants as well.

What You'll Do

• Develop, refine, and oversee the voice of Complex Snapchat, exhibiting excellent judgment and audience-sensitive framing.
• Create, curate, and be responsible for all content published to the Complex Snapchat network.
• 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 our news and social team.
• Ideate, source, and create original real-time content for Complex’s Snapchat audience, identifying memes, moments, and trends at the cusp of virality.
• Manage workflow of editorial social posts, working with the branded social team to coordinate posting and schedules.
• Implement and utilize AI tools to improve efficiency and serve as a thought-partner.
• Develop and ideate new and fresh ideas for Snapchat video content.
• Execute the voice of Complex Snapchat, exhibiting excellent judgment and audience-sensitive framing.
• Develop creative assets in Photoshop and Premiere/CapCut.
• 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.

Who You Are

• 2-3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand.
• Extensive knowledge of the internet, pop culture, and vertical video.
• Previous Snapchat publishing experience strongly preferred.
• A deep understanding of the Complex’s content, voice, and tone.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & Premiere).
• Must be proficient in mobile editing softwares, particularly CapCut.
• Experience with AI image generation.
• 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 areas such as pop culture + sports + music.
• Possess a deep understanding and fluency surrounding Snapchat and social video.
• Proven track record in driving audience and consumer action on social media.
• 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.
• 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