Social Editor, Family Style: Freelance

Complex•Los Angeles or New York City, NY

7d•$27 - $28

About The Position

Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce. About Family Style Family Style is a cultural platform at the intersection of food, fashion, and youth culture What started as a festival has grown into something bigger and we are now expanding into a full media platform, building a voice that lives every day, not just during events. We are launching a new social channel dedicated to food storytelling, cultural reporting, and original content designed to become, The platform where youth culture goes to understand food. We are looking for a Social Editor to help build and define this new platform from the ground up. You will operate at the intersection of: editorial content creation culture You will help shape the voice, the content, and the conversation.

Requirements

2-3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand
A deep understanding of the Complex content, voice, and tone
Strong understanding of food and restaurant cultur
Positive, intuitive, proactive, and collaborative team player
Strong writing and communication skills, proofreading experience, and quick decision-making skills
Ability to shoot and edit content independently
Willingness to appear on camera in social media content.
Must be willing to work nights and occasional weekends/holidays for coverage of live events
Robust knowledge of streetwear/fashion and how it connects to areas such as pop culture + sports + music.
Possess a deep understanding and fluency of all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
Extensive knowledge of culture and proven track record in driving audience and consumer action on social
Remain up-to-date on what our competitive set is doing to ensure that our lane isn’t being stepped on
Self-management skills + take charge attitude
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Premiere Pro
Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit
Thinks strategically and analytically
Pushes for creative and out-of-the-box ideas
Action-oriented
Drives results
Cultivates innovation

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day output of the Family Style social pages
Develop a tone that is smart, culturally aware, and internet fluent
Ensure everything we post feels intentional, relevant, and worth sharing
Shoot and edit short-form video (mobile-first)
Create talking head and educational videos
Produce chef interviews and street-style content
Develop overhead recipe videos (clean, text-driven, no talent required)
Build carousel posts and visual storytelling content
Identify and publish timely food stories and news moments
Cover major industry moments (awards, openings, trends)
Develop original angles and non-obvious lists
Bring a clear point of view to everything we create
Manage a consistent posting cadence (10–15 posts per week)
Balance content across key pillars: Food media / reporting Educational content Original video Memes
React quickly to cultural moments
Food culture (chefs, restaurants, trends)
Internet culture (memes, tone, pacing)
Youth culture at large
Work with our designers, editors, and leadership
Help source chefs, collaborators, and contributors
Be part of building something from the ground up
Track performance across content
Understand what drives engagement and sharing
Double down on what works