Complex is looking for a Producer to lead the execution of Complex Bets, a new vertical channel at the intersection of sports and predictive markets. You will sit at the core of creative video production, directing high-impact content and developing digital franchises. The role demands fluency in creative ideation, video direction with a focus on celebrity interaction, and digital storytelling.
What You'll Do
- Support the ideation, documentation, and packaging of new video formats and franchises.
- Lead and participate in brainstorms and creative development sessions, contributing fresh ideas and providing detailed documentation.
- Research and identify new talent, emerging creators, and content trends relevant to Complex’s audience.
- Create development decks, treatments, and visual materials to communicate and sell new concepts.
- 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 and pre-production imagery.
- Direct high-impact visual content from conceptualization through post-production, ensuring narrative consistency and aesthetic excellence.
- Direct and produce top-tier celebrity talent, maintaining a professional, efficient, and comfortable onset environment.
- Manage multi-disciplinary production teams (in-house and freelance) to execute Complex shoots on time and under budget.
- Define and maintain the visual DNA of Complex ensuring all output aligns with the brand’s identity.
- 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're Looking For
- 4+ years of experience in sports 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.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills—able to work across multiple projects simultaneously.
- A collaborative spirit, creative drive, and enthusiasm for culture, content, and innovation.
Technical Stack
- AI and creative tools: Midjourney, Runway, Gemini
Team & Environment
You will be a member of the Creative Production team, reporting to the Executive Producer and VP of Video Development.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
We're 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.




