Creative Producer

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Why Were Hiring

The Creative Producer sits at the intersection of Video Production Direction and Creative Development within Complexs video division. This position leads the execution of Complex originals programming while supporting the ideation development and production of the next generation of Complex video formats and franchises across all platforms.

As a member of the Video Development team this producer is both a hands-on executor and a forward-thinking collaborator - someone who thrives in fast-paced creative environments and understands how to translate culture into premium digital video experiences. The role requires fluency in creative ideation video directingwith a focus on celebrity interactionand digital storytelling. The candidate should have the ability to turn brainstorms into tangible decks pilots and tentpole moments that move the brand forward.

This role demands both production rigor and an innovative creative mindset: someone fluent in Complex culture storytelling and the mechanics of digital media.

Top 3 Keys to Success:

Execute premium content: Produce and direct new to world and recurring shows that embody Complexs voice and creative standard leading the charge from concept through broadcast coordinating between studio production and talent teams.

Translate ideas into proof: Turn creative concepts into decks visuals and pilot-ready treatments that bring development ideas to life.

Blend innovation with execution: Use cultural intuition and emerging technologies to elevate both long form youtube and creative development outputs.

The Creative Development Producer is both a doer and a thinkersomeone who thrives in the fast-paced intersection of creativity and execution. This role amplifies Complexs ability to produce and direct socially resonant and culturally relevant content while fueling the broader development pipeline that powers the brands future formats and franchises.

Who You Are

4 years of experience in digital video production and creative development.
Proven ability to produce multi-camera digital productions.
Experienced record of directing A-list celebrity talent.
Strong creative instincts with an understanding of emerging talent cultural trends and digital storytelling formats.
Proficiency in communication public speaking and presentation design with experience creating visually compelling decks.
Comfort with or openness to using AI and emerging technologies as visualization tools to create development imagery and previsualizations.
Excellent communication organization and time-management skillsable to work across multiple projects simultaneously.
A collaborative spirit creative drive and enthusiasm for culture content and innovation.

Success Metrics:
Quantitative
Consistent delivery of high-quality productions aligned with the creative intent of Complex Originals.
Consistent cadence of well defined new development projects successfully advanced through the Greenlight process and into pilot production.
Audience growth engagement and retention metrics across live and social content.
Qualitative
Positive internal feedback from the development production and social for creativity professionalism and innovation in both live and development to the creation of repeatable scalable video formats that strengthen Complexs IP ecosystem.

What Youll Do

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT:
Support the ideation documentation and packaging of new video formats and franchises.
Lead and participate in brainstorms and creative development sessions contributing fresh trend-informed ideas and providing detailed documentation to track progress and push forward through the greenlight process.
Research and identify new talent emerging creators and content trends relevant to Complexs audience.
Create development decks treatments and visual materials to communicate and sell new concepts internally and externally.
Assist in managing the Greenlight submission process and help shepherd approved projects into pilot production.
Use AI and creative tools (such as Midjourney Runway or Gemini) to generate concept art visualizations and pre-production imagery.
VIDEO PRODUCTION & DIRECTION:
Directing high-impact visual content from conceptualization through post-production ensuring narrative consistency and aesthetic excellence.
Extensive experience directing and producing top-tier celebrity talent maintaining a professional efficient and comfortable onset environment.
Managing multi-disciplinary production teams (in-house and freelance) to execute Complex shoots on time and under budget.
Defining and maintaining the visual DNA of Complex ensuring all output aligns with the brands identity while pushing creative boundaries.
COLLABORATION & EXECUTION:
Partner with the Executive Producer and VP of Video Development to advance active projects and optimize creative workflows.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Editorial Social and Commerce teams to align creative direction and ensure brand consistency.
Support ongoing franchises with creative input ideation for special episodes and live extensions.

What We Offer

Best in class health dental and vision insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits FSA
Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Paid Parental leave
401k with 4% match
Pet Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Vacation time and sick days

$100000 - $110000 a year

The Pay Range which consists of salary and commission for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including but not limited to location experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of Complex Total Rewards offerings for employees.

Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

Complexparticipates in E-Verify and willprovide the federal government with yourForm I-9 information to confirm that you areauthorized to work in the U.S.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.

Required Experience:

Company And CultureComplex 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. ...