Freelance Social Video Creator (Part-Time)

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.   Work Schedule   Part-Time (3 days per week), flexible schedule based on content needs, cultural moments, and production calendar. What You'll Do

Create, host, and produce social-first video content for Complex across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and emerging platforms.

Identify trending topics, memes, conversations, and cultural moments that resonate with the Complex audience.

Storyboard, shoot, edit, and publish short-form content optimized for each platform.

Produce approximately 6-8 pieces of short-form video content per week.

Work closely with the social, editorial, video, and design teams to develop engaging audience-first content.

Create content utilizing Meta AI Glasses.

Monitor internet culture, entertainment, music, sports, fashion, and social trends to identify content opportunities.

Create reactive content around viral moments, major events, and breaking cultural conversations.

Participate in creative brainstorms and pitch original content concepts and recurring franchises.

Collaborate with internal teams to support editorial initiatives, events, commerce activations, and brand campaigns.

Assist with community engagement and audience interaction across social platforms.

Track content performance and contribute insights around platform trends and audience behavior.

Help maximize the reach and impact of content through platform-native storytelling and optimization.

Utilize AI and emerging creative tools to improve content production and workflow efficiency.

Who You Are

2+ years of experience creating social content in a media, entertainment, brand, or creator environment.

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

Strong on-camera presence and comfort appearing in videos.

Proven ability to identify emerging trends before they become mainstream.

Strong storytelling instincts with the ability to develop engaging content from concept through execution.

Comfortable working independently and moving quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Capable of scripting, shooting, editing, and publishing content end-to-end.

Experience with CapCut, Premiere Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent editing tools.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Self-starter mentality with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Passion for social media, digital storytelling, and audience growth.

Core Competencies: Creative storyteller, Entrepreneurial mindset, Trend-forward and culturally fluent, Action-oriented, Collaborative, Organized and self-motivated, Audience-first thinker, Innovative and adaptable