Social Editor, Family Style: Freelance
Medium, New York, NY, United States
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.
About Family Style Family Style is a cultural platform at the intersection of food, fashion, and youth culture.
What started as a festival has grown into something bigger and we are now expanding into a full media platform, building a voice that lives every day, not just during events.
We are launching a new social channel dedicated to food storytelling, cultural reporting, and original content designed to become the platform where youth culture goes to understand food.
What You’ll Do
Lead the day‑to‑day output of the Family Style social pages
Develop a tone that is smart, culturally aware, and internet fluent
Ensure everything we post feels intentional, relevant, and worth sharing
Shoot and edit short‑form video (mobile‑first)
Create talking head and educational videos
Produce chef interviews and street‑style content
Develop overhead recipe videos (clean, text‑driven, no talent required)
Build carousel posts and visual storytelling content
Identify and publish timely food stories and news moments
Cover major industry moments (awards, openings, trends)
Develop original angles and non‑obvious lists
Bring a clear point of view to everything we create
Manage a consistent posting cadence (10–15 posts per week)
Balance content across key pillars:
Food media / reporting
Educational content
Original video
Memes
React quickly to cultural moments
Food culture (chefs, restaurants, trends)
Internet culture (memes, tone, pacing)
Youth culture at large
Work with our designers, editors, and leadership
Help source chefs, collaborators, and contributors
Be part of building something from the ground up
Track performance across content
Understand what drives engagement and sharing
Double down on what works
Who You Are
2‑3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand
A deep understanding of the Complex content, voice, and tone
Strong understanding of food and restaurant culture
Positive, intuitive, proactive, and collaborative team player
Strong writing and communication skills, proofreading experience, and quick decision‑making skills
Ability to shoot and edit content independently
Willingness to appear on camera in social media content
Must be willing to work nights and occasional weekends/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 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
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
$27 - $28 an hour
We’re an equal‑opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
The above statements cover what is generally believed to be the 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.
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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.
About Family Style Family Style is a cultural platform at the intersection of food, fashion, and youth culture.
What started as a festival has grown into something bigger and we are now expanding into a full media platform, building a voice that lives every day, not just during events.
We are launching a new social channel dedicated to food storytelling, cultural reporting, and original content designed to become the platform where youth culture goes to understand food.
What You’ll Do
Lead the day‑to‑day output of the Family Style social pages
Develop a tone that is smart, culturally aware, and internet fluent
Ensure everything we post feels intentional, relevant, and worth sharing
Shoot and edit short‑form video (mobile‑first)
Create talking head and educational videos
Produce chef interviews and street‑style content
Develop overhead recipe videos (clean, text‑driven, no talent required)
Build carousel posts and visual storytelling content
Identify and publish timely food stories and news moments
Cover major industry moments (awards, openings, trends)
Develop original angles and non‑obvious lists
Bring a clear point of view to everything we create
Manage a consistent posting cadence (10–15 posts per week)
Balance content across key pillars:
Food media / reporting
Educational content
Original video
Memes
React quickly to cultural moments
Food culture (chefs, restaurants, trends)
Internet culture (memes, tone, pacing)
Youth culture at large
Work with our designers, editors, and leadership
Help source chefs, collaborators, and contributors
Be part of building something from the ground up
Track performance across content
Understand what drives engagement and sharing
Double down on what works
Who You Are
2‑3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand
A deep understanding of the Complex content, voice, and tone
Strong understanding of food and restaurant culture
Positive, intuitive, proactive, and collaborative team player
Strong writing and communication skills, proofreading experience, and quick decision‑making skills
Ability to shoot and edit content independently
Willingness to appear on camera in social media content
Must be willing to work nights and occasional weekends/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 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
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
$27 - $28 an hour
We’re an equal‑opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
The above statements cover what is generally believed to be the 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.
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