Freelance Social Editor, Facebook, X, & Threads

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

40 hours a week. Weekly schedule flexes around tentpole coverage. Expect regular frequency of weeknight and weekend hours based on tentpoles and news cycle.

What You'll Do

• Own day-to-day content creation and publishing for Complex on Facebook, X, and Threads — this role does not cover Instagram, TikTok, or other platforms.
• Live tweet tentpole moments (award shows, major sports events, breaking culture news, etc.) in real time with quick, on-brand reactions.
• Take editorial articles from and socialize them natively for Facebook, X, and Threads writing platform-specific copy rather than reposting headlines as-is.Ideate, create, and post original content built specifically for Facebook, X, and Threads — not repurposed Instagram or TikTok assets — that reflects the norms and format expectations of each platform.
• Monitor Facebook, X, and Threads in real time for breaking news, trending conversations, and viral moments relevant to Complex's audience, and move quickly to capitalize on them.
• Maintain and evolve the Complex voice and tone across both platforms, exercising good editorial judgment on framing and timing.
• Coordinate with the broader social team on scheduling, workflow, and cross-platform consistency for tentpole moments and major stories.Flag standout or viral-worthy editorial content to the social team for prioritization.

Who You Are

• Prior experience managing or posting to brand or publisher accounts on Facebook, X, and Threads
• Strong, fast writing skills — comfortable turning around copy in real time during live events
• Willingness and availability to work weeknights and weekends for live tentpole coverage (award shows, games, breaking news, etc.)
• Deep fluency in Facebook, X, and Threads platform conventions, formatting, and native content styles
• Strong understanding of Complex's voice and tone, and broader Internet culture
• Broad knowledge of pop culture, sports, music, and streetwear/fashion
• Self-starter who can work independently on a flexible, event-driven schedule
• Reliable, responsive, and able to move fast under time pressure
• Core Competencies: Fast, sound editorial judgment in real time, Platform-native thinking, Reliability and availability for off-hours coverage, Strong collaborator within a fast-moving team