Freelance Social Editor, Complex Latin (Weeknights)

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day content creation, curation, and publishing of Complex Latin's social channels, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and other platforms as assigned.
• Identify, pitch, and execute timely stories, breaking news, trending topics, and cultural conversations relevant to Complex Latin's audience, with particular attention to the intersections of Latin culture and music, sports, entertainment, sneakers, fashion, food, and streetwear.
• Write, edit, and publish compelling social copy in English and Spanish, adapting language, tone, and framing to the platform, audience, and story.
• Create and edit social-first assets, including graphics, carousels, short-form videos, and other platform-native content using established templates, tools, and brand guidelines.
• Exercise sound editorial judgment and cultural sensitivity, ensuring all published content is accurate, properly sourced, engaging, and authentic to the diverse communities represented within Latin culture.
• Collaborate with Complex Latin's lead Social Editor and broader Social team to coordinate coverage, communicate updates, and maintain continuity across shifts.
• Support live social coverage of major cultural moments, events, and tentpoles as assigned.
• Assist with the social execution of Complex's commerce, experiential, and branded initiatives as needed.
• Follow established editorial workflows, publishing standards, and content tagging requirements to maintain consistency and accuracy across channels.
• Incorporate editorial feedback, platform best practices, and performance learnings into daily content execution.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of experience in social media publishing, digital editorial, or content creation, preferably with a publisher, media company, or culturally relevant brand.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is required, with the ability to write naturally, accurately, and engagingly in both languages.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. Latino culture and its diverse communities, including the people, stories, trends, and conversations shaping music, sports, entertainment, fashion, food, and streetwear.
• Strong understanding of Complex's editorial identity and the intersections between Latin culture, hip-hop, sneakers, sports, and broader pop culture.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and fact-checking skills, with the ability to produce accurate, engaging social copy under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated understanding of major social platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and YouTube Shorts, and how content should be adapted for each.
• Strong editorial instincts and the ability to identify newsworthy stories, emerging trends, and relevant cultural conversations.
• Experience creating and editing social content using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut, Premiere Pro, or comparable software.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with editors and teammates.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly in response to breaking news and cultural moments.