Freelance Social Video Creator – Part-Time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop, host, and produce social-first video content for Complex across platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other emerging channels.

• Recognize trending topics, memes, discussions, and cultural events that engage the Complex audience.

• Create storyboards, shoot, edit, and publish short-form content tailored for each platform.

• Generate approximately 6-8 pieces of short-form video content weekly.

• Collaborate closely with social, editorial, video, and design teams to craft engaging audience-centric content.

• Utilize Meta AI Glasses for content creation.

• Stay informed on internet culture, entertainment, music, sports, fashion, and social trends to spot content opportunities.

• Produce reactive content that responds to viral moments, significant events, and urgent cultural discussions.

• Engage in creative brainstorming sessions and propose original content ideas and recurring series.

• Work in partnership with internal teams to bolster editorial projects, events, commerce initiatives, and brand campaigns.

• Assist in fostering community engagement and audience interaction on social platforms.

• Monitor content performance and provide insights regarding platform trends and audience behavior.

• Enhance the reach and effectiveness of content through platform-specific storytelling and optimization techniques.

• Employ AI and cutting-edge creative tools to streamline content production and improve workflow efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in creating social content within a media, entertainment, brand, or creator context.

• Profound understanding of internet culture, social media trends, and the Complex audience.

• Strong on-camera presence and comfort with appearing in video content.

• Demonstrated ability to spot emerging trends before they achieve mainstream recognition.

• Exceptional storytelling skills with the capacity to develop engaging content from inception to execution.

• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced setting.

• Proficient in scripting, shooting, editing, and publishing content from start to finish.

• Familiarity with CapCut, Premiere Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar editing software.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to managing multiple projects concurrently.

• A genuine passion for social media, digital storytelling, and audience development.

• **Core Competencies:** Creative storyteller, entrepreneurial mindset, culturally aware and trend-forward, action-oriented, collaborative, organized and self-driven, audience-first thinker, innovative and adaptable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.