Social Freelancer, Sports - Weeknights

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 Days & Hours Monday: 6pm to 1am Tuesday: 6pm to 1am Wednesday: 6pm to 1 am Thursday: 6pm to 1am

What You'll Do

• Execute the voice of Complex Sports/Complex Bets (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok) on all of our social 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/Complex Bets.
• 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 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.
• A strong grasp of sports betting culture, narratives, and fan engagement.
• A deep understanding of betting content, odds-driven storytelling, and social conversation.

Who You Are

• 2-3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand
• A deep understanding of the Complex Sports/ComplexBets content, voice, and tone
• Strong writing and communication skills, proofreading experience, and quick decision-making skills
• Must be willing to work nights and occasional 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 Sports 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
• Positive, intuitive, proactive, and collaborative team player
• 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

The Pay Range, which consists of rate of pay per hour, for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties. Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.