Execute the voice of Complex Pop Culture social (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 Pop Culture, specifically focusing on streaming and creator culture.
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 Pop and Internet Culture 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.

2-3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand
Extensive knowledge of internet and pop culture, with a specific focus on film/TV, anime, Twitch/Kick streamers and creators, and video games
A deep understanding of the Complex Pop Culture content, voice, and tone
Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & Premiere)
Must be proficient in mobile editing softwares, particularly CapCut
Experience with AI image generation
Positive, intuitive, proactive, and collaborative team player
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)
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
Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit
Thinks strategically and analytically
Pushes for creative and out-of-the-box ideas
Action-oriented
Drives results
Cultivates innovation

Freelance Social Editor – Pop & Internet Culture

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