Freelance Complex News Content Creator
New York City, NY - USA
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.
Work Schedule
40 hours a week Monday - Friday 10am to 6pm
What Youll Do
Serve as an on-camera host of Complex News ensuring major stories in music pop/internet culture and entertainment are covered with urgency and authority.
Storyboard film and edit high-quality video content for multiple platformsincluding TikTok Instagram YouTube and the Complex appoptimized for each platforms storytelling style and audience behavior.
Produce and/or host approximately 10x vertical videos per week across formats.
Work closely with the Content Strategy Director to develop sharp audience-first video content that performs across platforms.
Monitor the news cycle in real time and deliver fast informed takes that are relevant to what our audience actually cares about.
Work with the social team to maximize the reach of every video.
Conduct on-camera interviews with talent industry figures and newsmakers to advance stories and build lasting relationships.
Plan coverage in advance for major cultural moments and events that align with the Complex brand.
Help coordinate scheduling alongside social editors to ensure seamless coverage.
Who You Are
2 years in a media or entertainment environment with demonstrated experience delivering scripted and unscripted content interviewing talent anchoring coverage.
Deep understanding of Complexs world internet culture music sneakers pop culture and entertainment.
Natural on-camera presence.
A relentless pulse on culture always knowing whats popping and whats next.
Strong editorial instincts and the ability to find the right angle tone and energy for every segment.
Comfortable with teleprompter and fully capable of going off-script with confidence.
Able to deliver under pressure with tight turnarounds and live or same-day production schedules.
A self-starter who can carry a segment with minimal direction.
Must be able to script shoot edit and post your own videos - CapCut experience preferred.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available after hours to cover breaking cultural moments as they happen.
The Pay Range which consists of rate of pay per hour for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including but not limited to location experience and performance.
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.
Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
About Company
Making Culture Pop. Find the latest entertainment news and the best in music, pop culture, sneakers, style and original shows.