Execute the voice of Complex Music across all social platforms (Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, Facebook), exhibiting strong editorial judgment and audience-first framing.
Create, curate, and publish timely social content that supports breaking music news, live events, releases, and trending conversations.
Serve as the primary point of social coverage during assigned shifts, escalating major moments to the Social Editor, Music when necessary.
Lead community management during coverage windows, including comment moderation and DM management, with a strong understanding of Complex’s tone and standards.
Surface, pitch, and package viral, breaking, and social-friendly music moments to the broader editorial and social teams.
Identify emerging memes, trends, sounds, and artist-driven moments at the cusp of virality and quickly activate on them.
Develop quick-turn creative assets using Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and/or CapCut.
Support broader social goals (growth, engagement, views, traffic) by executing Music-specific tactics and real-time optimizations.
Maintain awareness of competitive music media and social accounts to ensure Complex Music maintains a distinct and authoritative lane.

2–3 years of experience in social media (music-focused experience strongly preferred).
Deep understanding of music culture, including hip-hop, R&B, emerging artists, and how music intersects with internet culture, fashion, sports, and entertainment.
Strong familiarity with the Complex brand voice, particularly within Music.
Excellent writing, editing, and headline instincts with the ability to make fast, confident decisions.
Proven fluency across major social platforms (Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, Facebook)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, and/or CapCut.

Complex is hiring a Social Freelancer, Music - Weeknights