Freelance Snapchat Social Editor

Job description

**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. **Working Hours** Monday through Friday 10am - 6pm EST. On-site in our NYC office is preferred, open to remote applicants as well. ### What You'll Do - Develop, refine, and oversee the voice of Complex Snapchat, exhibiting excellent judgment and audience-sensitive framing. - Create, curate, and be responsible for all content published to the Complex Snapchat network. - 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 and social team. - Ideate, source, and create original real-time content for Complex’s Snapchat audience, identifying memes, moments, and trends at the cusp of virality. - 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. - Develop and ideate new and fresh ideas for Snapchat video content. - Execute the voice of Complex Snapchat, exhibiting excellent judgment and audience-sensitive framing. - Develop creative assets in Photoshop and Premiere/CapCut. - 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. ### Who You Are - 2-3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand. - Extensive knowledge of the internet, pop culture, and vertical video. - Previous Snapchat publishing experience strongly preferred. - A deep understanding of the Complex’s 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. - Robust knowledge of streetwear/fashion and how it connects to areas such as pop culture + sports + music. - Possess a deep understanding and fluency surrounding Snapchat and social video. - Proven track record in driving audience and consumer action on social media. - 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. - 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