Social Freelance Editor - Complex Shop Job at Medium in New York

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. Why We're Hiring This is a freelance role with a set 30 hours per week. Candidates should be self‑motivated, able to work autonomously, and communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams in a hybrid environment. Working Days & Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm PST with occasional weekends. What You'll Do Content Planning Collaborate with the Senior Social Editor to execute social commerce and retail content plans across core Complex verticals—Music, Style, Sports, Sneakers. Support alignment between editorial, e‑commerce, and social strategies across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and emerging channels. Content Creation & Strategic Partner with creative and marketing teams to deliver shoppable, platform‑optimized content with authentic product integrations that drive both audience engagement and conversion. Participate in and support social‑first video production, including on‑camera appearances when needed, bringing a natural and relatable presence to content. Post autonomously across multiple platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.), ensuring brand tone, quality, and consistency are maintained at all times. Demonstrate a strong ability to follow rollout schedules, publishing content on time and adjusting or taking down posts quickly and efficiently when needed. Coordinate closely with editorial, e‑commerce, and marketing teams to ensure content alignment and visibility across departments. Regularly interface with leadership and platform stakeholders to support key initiatives. Identify growth opportunities across social commerce ecosystems to increase engagement, drive sales, and scale audience development. Additional Responsibilities Schedule and publish content on time using tools like Later, or native publishing platforms. Tag products accurately to facilitate a seamless shoppable experience. Remove or revise posts as needed based on real‑time developments. Act quickly and decisively in dynamic content situations (e.g., trends, platform changes, urgent edits). Who You Are Proven Social Commerce Experience: Execution and strategy across major social platforms for a media or retail brand. E‑commerce Fluency: Deep understanding of social‑driven product storytelling, sales funnels, and integrated launches. Content Creation Skills: Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, CapCut, and Airtable. Must be comfortable editing and publishing independently. Strong Analytical Abilities: Able to track, interpret, and report on performance metrics to optimize content. Collaboration Excellence: Experience coordinating with cross‑functional teams including editorial, e‑commerce, marketing, and influencer managers. Strategic Creativity: Ability to pitch, plan, and produce content that drives both discovery and sales, with an editorial and shopper lens. Trend Sensitivity: Keeps up with social, retail, and tech trends to stay ahead of what resonates. Multi‑Platform Expertise: Strong knowledge of how to optimize for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter/X, Pinterest, and emerging platforms. Autonomy & Accountability: Must be able to independently manage schedules, hit posting deadlines, and respond swiftly to time‑sensitive needs. $26 - $28 an hour 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: This is a freelance role with a set 30 hours per week . The Senior Social Editor will execute social commerce and retail content plans across core Complex verticals . Must be self-motivated, able to work autonomously and communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams in a hybrid environment . En Español: Creado en 2002 por Marc Eckō, Complex es una red de entretenimiento juvenil global líder que muestra la evolución de las principales categorías de cultura pop, incluidas el streetwear y el estilo, música, zapatillas deportivas y deportes. El complejo es un gigante en el espacio del contenido y la cultura, ofreciendo un alcance mundial sin precedentes. Complexo es el comercio cultural definitivo del mundo, contenidos y plataforma experimental. Hemos creado un sistema operativo completamente nuevo construido para la próxima generación, integrando perfectamente descubrimientos, inspiración, comunidad y compras. La compañía representa una expansión de experiencias originales con una profunda comprensión de la cultura de convergencia y su impacto en la sociedad contemporánea. Ya sea a través de video, editorial larga o social, Complex cuenta historias que involucran conversaciones dinámicas con nuestras comunidades. Complex se compromete a construir un equipo de alto rendimiento que sea apasionado por lo que hace y las comunidades que sirve. Todos en Complex realmente creen en la empresa y su misión; es una necesidad para trabajar aquí. Hay sinergia dentro de los equipos que hacen de Complex lo que es, una máquina bien oleada. Los empleados están a la vanguardia del éxito de la compañía porque cada uno de nosotros tiene la oportunidad de proporcionar sugerencias, comentarios y orientación. Por qué estamos contratando Este es un rol independiente con 30 horas establecidas por semana. Los candidatos deben ser auto-motivados, poder trabajar de forma autónoma y comunicarse eficazmente con equipos interfuncionales en un entorno híbrido. Días & Horas de trabajo: del lunes al viernes, 10 am a 4 pm PST con fines de semana ocasionales. Lo que harás Planificación de Contenidos Colaborar con el Editor Social Senior para ejecutar planes de comercio social y contenido minorista en las principales verticales Complejos Música, Estilo, Deportes, Sneakers. Apoyar la alineación entre editorial, comercio electrónico y estrategias sociales a través de plataformas como Adobe, TikTok y canales emergentes. Creación de contenidos y Partner Estratégico con los equipos creativos e integradores de marketing para ofrecer productos más auténticos que impulsen el compromiso de audiencia y conversión. Participar de manera decisiva en la producción y desarrollo de productos sociales Encuentranse rápidamente en las plataformas de comunicación social (Múdice, Style, Sports, Snickers). Debe ser cómodo editar y publicar de forma independiente. Fuertes habilidades analíticas: Capacidad para rastrear, interpretar e informar sobre las métricas de rendimiento para optimizar el contenido. Excelencia en la colaboración: Experiencia en coordinación con equipos interfuncionales que incluyen los directivos editoriales, comercio electrónico, marketing e influencers. Creatividad estratégica: Habilidad para lanzar, planificar y producir contenidos que impulsen tanto el descubrimiento como las ventas, con una lente editorial y comprador. Tendencia sensibilidad: Se mantiene al día con las tendencias sociales, minoristas y tecnológicas para mantenerse por delante de lo que resuena. Las circunstancias específicas pueden permitir o requerir que algunos titulares asignados al trabajo realicen una combinación diferente de tareas. Complex participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información del Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado a trabajar en los Estados Unidos Los candidatos deben estar legalmente autorizados para trabajar en Estados Unidos sin necesidad de patrocinio de visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr