Freelance Social Editor, Pop & Internet Culture

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Implement the voice of Complex Pop Culture on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok.

• Generate, curate, and oversee content released for Complex Pop Culture, with an emphasis on streaming and creator culture.

• Direct community management, moderation, and management of direct messages.

• Identify and propose viral, breaking, and social-friendly content to the news team.

• Create innovative assets using Photoshop and Premiere/CapCut.

• Conceptualize, source, and produce original real-time content aimed at Complex Pop and Internet Culture audiences.

• Recognize memes and trends on the verge of going viral.

• Assist in achieving social goals related to growth, traffic, views, and engagement.

• Offer platform-specific strategies, tactical adjustments, and guidance as necessary.

• Monitor and disseminate social and platform best practices among internal teams.

• Oversee the editorial social-post workflow and collaborate with the branded social team regarding posting and scheduling.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in social media and editorial roles within a publisher or brand.

• Extensive familiarity with internet and pop culture, particularly in film/TV, anime, Twitch/Kick streamers and creators, and video games.

• Thorough understanding of the content, voice, and tone associated with Complex Pop Culture.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and Premiere.

• Skilled in mobile editing tools, especially CapCut.

• Experience with AI image generation techniques.

• Excellent writing, communication, proofreading, and swift decision-making abilities.

• Availability to work evenings and occasional holidays for live-event coverage.

• Strong knowledge of streetwear/fashion and its relationship with pop culture, sports, and music.

• Proficient across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

• Demonstrated success in driving audience and consumer engagement on social platforms.

• Up-to-date awareness of competitors' social media activities.

• Capable of self-management with a proactive mindset.

• Strategic and analytical thinking capabilities.

• An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with creativity, a results-driven focus, and a penchant for innovation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Engaging and dynamic work environment.