Music Social Editor Job at Complex NTWRK in New York

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Company And Culture

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.

Company And Culture

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. We have created an all-new operating system built for the next generation, seamlessly integrating discovery, inspiration, community, and shopping. The company represents an expansion of the original vision with a deep understanding of convergence culture and its impact on contemporary society.

Whether through video, long-form editorial, or social content, Complex tells stories that engage dynamic conversation with our communities. Our internet-breaking cover stories document the heroes of culture and take them to the next level through product collaboration and shoppability.

Complex has become experts in creating immersive environments at our IRL experiences and cultural events. ComplexCon is our flagship festival bringing together the world’s most influential brands and artists for an unforgettable weekend of style, sneakers, art, design, food, music, inspiration and more.

Join us to help redefine the way people shop, while building a global marketplace that moves at the speed of culture. Complex is committed to building a high performing team that is passionate about what they do and the communities we serve.

Everyone at Complex truly believes in the company and its mission; it’s a requirement for working here. There is synergy within the teams that make Complex what it is, a well-oiled machine. Employees are at the forefront of the company's success because every one of us is given the opportunity to provide suggestions, feedback, and direction.

What You'll Do

Develop, refine, and oversee the voice of Complex Music Social (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok) across all our social platforms, exhibiting excellent judgment and audience-sensitive framing with a finger on the pulse of the artists, albums, and storylines relevant to our audience, both established and emerging.

Create, curate, and be responsible for all content published to the Complex Music Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.

Lead community management, moderation, and DM management using a deep understanding of the Complex tone and voice.

Own Music-specific pegs and work with the design team to develop platform-specific assets for big moments, independently developing day-to-day reactive creative assets as necessary.

Work closely with editorial, video, and commerce, collaborating cross-functionally across all Complex Networks internal departments, serving as key social lead for Music and other verticals as needed.

Execute promotion of Commerce / Experiential initiatives. This includes but is not limited to : Complex NY pop-up promotion and on-site coverage, Complex Shop rollouts, and partner event coverage (ie : Fanatics Fest).Ideate, source, and create original real-time content for all Complex Music audiences, identifying memes, moments, and trends at the cusp of virality.

Surface and pitch viral, breaking, and social-friendly content to our news team.

Participate in editorial and social brainstorms and cover meetings when needed.

Serve as the point person on all social goals (growth, traffic, views, and engagement) and be accountable for business goals, 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.

Implement and utilize AI tools to improve efficiency and serve as a thought-partner.

Investigate, recommend, and integrate emerging platforms for social platform expansion.

Appear on-camera as needed for social video content.Manage freelancers and interns, as needed.

Who You Are

2-3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand

A deep understanding of the Complex Music content, voice, and tone

Positive, intuitive, proactive, and collaborative team player with a “will to win” mindset and solution-oriented, creative thinking to ideate content beyond the traditional news cycle

Strong writing and communication skills, proofreading experience, and quick decision-making skills

Willingness to appear on camera in social media content

Must be willing to work nights and weekends / holidays for coverage of events and timely news

Robust knowledge of hip-hop music history, legacy artists and albums, and a sharp eye for emerging talent, with an instinct for how it connects to areas such as pop culture + sports + streetwear / fashion

Possess a deep understanding and fluency of all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)

Extensive knowledge of music 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

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

Demonstrates cultural fluency in hip-hop, bridging generational and genre divides with storytelling.

Thrives in fast-paced, unpredictable environments, finding creative solutions to stay ahead of the conversation.

What We Offer

Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Commuter Benefits FSA

Short-term / long-term disability and life insurance

Paid Parental leave

401k with 4% match

Pet Insurance

Legal and Identity Theft Plans

Vacation time and sick days

$80,000 - $90,000 a year

The Pay Range, which consists of salary and commission, for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Complex Total Rewards offerings for employees.

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.

Seniority level Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries Online Audio and Video Media

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