Pop Culture Writer

Complex Networks is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, Inc. 

Complex Networks is a global youth entertainment network spanning major pop culture categories including streetwear and style, food, music, sneakers and sports. Complex Networks is diversified around three pillars: advertising, e-commerce, and content where it creates and distributes original programming for Gen Z and Millennial audiences through premium distributors such as Netflix, Hulu, Turner, Corus, Facebook, Snap, YouTube, Roku and more. Additionally, Complex Networks generates revenue through a number of core business lines, including branded content and advertising, licensing, events, e-commerce, and agency consulting services.

Business Area: Content

Job Category: Complex Editorial

Salary: $35 per hour

Union Status: Non-Union 

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

Complex Networks is seeking an experienced Staff Writer to join our Pop Culture channel within the Editorial Department, focused on film and television. The Staff Writer will be responsible for crafting timely pitches related to the pop culture world and thoughtfully exploring angles that will resonate with the Complex audience. Please note this is a hybrid 6 month contract role. 

You Will

• Write, assign, edit, and update timely stories and evergreen content, including features, rankings, profiles, interviews, and celebrity timelines.
• Manage freelance writers, which includes planning and assigning coverage, scheduling check-ins, and providing feedback.
• Identify and tailor coverage of new shows and movies ahead of release dates to fit our audience and stay on top of major pop culture anniversaries and news.
• Manage and facilitate coverage of live shows and breaking news events, as needed, as well as covering award shows, red carpets, and in-person and in-studio interviews.
• Work with the social team to create assets/videos, etc. and to coordinate content.
• Attend weekly edit and content meetings to go over coverage plans for the week.
• Use analytics and trends to identify new angles and strategy adjustments for new stories
• Help create and execute vertical-defining series and franchises
• Attend entertainment industry events such as screenings, TV/movies press junkets, and red carpets in the New York City region.

You Have

• Two-plus years of professional journalism experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Deep knowledge of Complex's voice and brand
• Demonstrable understanding of the right angles for the right stories
• Strong writing skills, along with the ability to edit and copy edit

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at applicationhelp@buzzfeed.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

About BuzzFeed, Inc. 

BuzzFeed, Inc. is the world's leading tech-powered, diversified media company that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally through its cross-platform news and entertainment network. The company produces articles, lists, quizzes, videos, and original series; lifestyle content through brands including Tasty, the world’s largest social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and HuffPost; an industry-leading affiliate business, strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through BuzzFeed Commerce; and original productions across broadcast, cable, SVOD, film and digital platforms for BuzzFeed Studios.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options.
• A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.

We want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Note: BuzzFeed, Inc. offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.