Head of Style and Editorial Commerce

Company And Culture

Created in 2002 by Marc Eckō, Complex is a leading global youth entertainment network showcasing the evolution of major pop culture categories, including streetwear and style, music, sneakers, and sports. Complex is a juggernaut in the content and culture space, delivering unprecedented global reach.

Complex is the world’s definitive cultural commerce, content, and experiential platform. We have created an all-new operating system built for the next generation, seamlessly integrating discovery, inspiration, community, and shopping. The company represents an expansion of the original vision with a deep understanding of convergence culture and its impact on contemporary society.

Whether through video, long-form editorial, or social content, Complex tells stories that engage dynamic conversation with our communities. Our internet-breaking cover stories document the heroes of culture and take them to the next level through product collaboration and shoppability.

Complex has become experts in creating immersive environments at our IRL experiences and cultural events. ComplexCon is our flagship festival bringing together the world’s most influential brands and artists for an unforgettable weekend of style, sneakers, art, design, food, music, inspiration and more. 

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Join us to help redefine the way people shop, while building a global marketplace that moves at the speed of culture. Complex is committed to building a high performing team that is passionate about what they do and the communities we serve.

Everyone at Complex truly believes in the company and its mission; it’s a requirement for working here. There is synergy within the teams that make Complex what it is, a well-oiled machine. Employees are at the forefront of the company's success because every one of us is given the opportunity to provide suggestions, feedback, and direction.

• Lead all Style content and strategy across platforms, including editorial features, social, short-form video, and commerce content, ensuring we have timely and consistent coverage, quality commentary, and analysis.
• Manage a team of writers, editors, producers, and content creators.
• Help guide editorial voice and vision for Complex Style.
• Curate taste and tone of channel to ensure both are on-brand.
• Knowledgeable about streetwear and menswear trends, brands relevant to our audience (both big and small), fashion x pop culture crossover moments, and passionate about telling stories that will outpace our competitors
• Conceptualize strategies to best distribute content via our networks, from social media to video properties.
• Manage a monthly freelance budget and track traffic metrics.
• Establish priority subjects and categories for coverage.
• Spearhead innovation in story ideation and storytelling.
• Communicate with other departments to develop stories, strategize coverage, and spearhead new ways to attract loyal readers.
• Communicate with the Branded Content team on channel-related projects.
• Provide creative input and monetization strategy around sponsorship packages and inclusions on channel-related Sales asks.
• Help mentor junior staff to further their growth as skilled editors, reporters, and brand ambassadors for Complex.
• Collaborate with the Special Projects Manager to develop Content plan for NTWRK commerce drops.
• Work with Special Projects Manager to create commerce content for across Style channel.

• 5+ years of experience managing a team and 6+ years of writing and reporting experience at a website, newspaper, or magazine.
• E-commerce experience is a plus.
• Always-on approach to work and the ability to lead and inspire a team to keep pace with the internet.
• Demonstrable commitment to accuracy; fact-checking or copy editing background a plus.
• Must be comfortable working with a broad range of cross-functional staff—junior to senior, editorial, analytics, design, etc.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills—ability to perform in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, and think quickly and strategically to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to distinguish the good ideas from the "noise."

• Builds Effective Teams
• Communicates Effectively
• Organizational Savvy
• Strategic Mindset
• Managerial Courage
• Problem-Solving
• Action-Oriented
• Always-On Mentality
• Fluent in the Language of the Internet and Streetwear

• 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

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.

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.

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