Social Media Editor (NY or LA)

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: Social Media Editor

Salary:  $70,000 - 80,000 

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 is looking for a stellar Social Media Editor to join the social media team. This person is responsible for managing Complex social platforms; Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook from Mondays through Fridays 5pm-1am ET. You will help strengthen our voice and explore new platforms. We are looking for a go-getter and someone who will take our social channels to the next level. This position will work is NY or LA based.

You Will:

• Post editorial features across Complex’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
• Post videos, both social cuts and original content, to all of Complex’s social channels
• Post breaking or trending news to all of Complex’s social channels
• Source UGC content, follow approval protocols and post to Complex’s social channels
• Work in Adobe Photoshop to create original social assets for posting
• Work in AV Slater, PubHub and other internal websites to pull assets and post to Complex’s social channels
• Work in Slack, Email and on Google Meets to communicate with the rest of the Social team
• Master Complex’s editorial voice and tone
• Work alongside the Complex Main Social Editor to build a social posting calendar
• Participate in program, project, and show brainstorms and share creative ways to adapt content distributed across social
• Collaborate with social editors to roll out stories, breaking news, and shows across social during the night/weekend hours
• Surface and pitch viral, breaking, and social-friendly content to our news team
• Support the Social team as needed

You Have:

• Proven understanding of all social media platforms. (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok)
• Familiarity with Complex content, tone, and voice
• Impeccable organizational skills and the need to constantly improve on and develop internal processes
• Possess a knowledge of current events and have a knack for catching trending pop culture, music, sports, and sneaker stories at the cusp of their virality
• Proficiency in Slack and email communications
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (Adobe suite is a plus)
• Ability to work well on teams in a hybrid environment, have strong communication skills (both verbal and written), never overlook the details, and are exemplary in managing your own time
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends/holidays for coverage
• Must be able to problem solve on their own while the Social team is offline
• Positive, intuitive, and always proactive
• Innately curious and a problem solver

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.