Freelance Social Editor – Pop & Internet Culture

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

📋 Description

• Execute the voice of Complex Pop Culture across all social platforms (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok), demonstrating exceptional judgment and audience-sensitive framing.

• Create, curate, and oversee all content published on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for Complex Pop Culture, with a particular emphasis on streaming and creator culture.

• Lead community management, moderation, and DM oversight, utilizing a comprehensive understanding of the Complex tone and voice.

• Identify and propose viral, breaking, and socially engaging content to our news team. Develop creative assets using Photoshop and Premiere/CapCut.

• Conceptualize, source, and produce original real-time content for all Complex Pop and Internet Culture audiences, spotting memes and trends on the verge of virality.

• Support all social objectives (growth, traffic, views, and engagement) and take responsibility for delivering vertical-specific tactics, strategic adjustments, and additional guidance as required.

• Monitor and communicate social and platform best practices with internal teams, providing exemplary cases wherever possible.

• Manage the workflow of editorial social posts, collaborating with the branded social team to coordinate posting and scheduling when necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• A thorough understanding of the Complex Pop Culture content, voice, and tone.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & Premiere) is required.

• Must be skilled in mobile editing software, especially CapCut.

• Experience with AI image generation is preferred.

• A positive, intuitive, proactive, and collaborative team player.

• Strong writing and communication abilities, along with proofreading experience and quick decision-making skills.

• Willingness to work nights and occasional holidays to cover live events.

• A solid understanding of streetwear/fashion and its connections to pop culture, sports, and music.

• Familiarity and fluency with all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube Shorts).

• Proven success in driving audience and consumer engagement on social media.

• Stay current on competitors to ensure our unique position is maintained.

• Possess self-management skills and a proactive attitude.

• Embrace an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Think strategically and analytically.

• Advocate for creative and unconventional ideas.

• Be action-oriented.

• Drive results.

• Foster innovation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Collaborative and creative work environment.

• Access to exclusive events and experiences.