Freelance Social Editor, Facebook, X, & Threads

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.

Work Schedule

40 hours a week. Weekly schedule flexes around tentpole coverage. Expect regular frequency of weeknight and weekend hours based on tentpoles and news cycle.

• Own day-to-day content creation and publishing for Complex on Facebook, X, and Threads — this role does not cover Instagram, TikTok, or other platforms.
• Live tweet tentpole moments (award shows, major sports events, breaking culture news, etc.) in real time with quick, on-brand reactions.
• Take editorial articles from Complex.com and socialize them natively for Facebook, X, and Threads writing platform-specific copy rather than reposting headlines as-is.Ideate, create, and post original content built specifically for Facebook, X, and Threads — not repurposed Instagram or TikTok assets — that reflects the norms and format expectations of each platform.
• Monitor Facebook, X, and Threads in real time for breaking news, trending conversations, and viral moments relevant to Complex's audience, and move quickly to capitalize on them.
• Maintain and evolve the Complex voice and tone across both platforms, exercising good editorial judgment on framing and timing.
• Coordinate with the broader social team on scheduling, workflow, and cross-platform consistency for tentpole moments and major stories.Flag standout or viral-worthy editorial content to the social team for prioritization.

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.

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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.