Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and scheduling daily social media posts across platforms, ensuring content aligns with Complex’s unique tone and voice.
• Support the team in sourcing, curating, and sharing trending news and culturally relevant moments across the verticals we cover.
• Monitor and engage with the Complex audience through comments, direct messages, and replies, helping maintain an active and positive community.
• Research emerging social media trends, viral moments, and platform updates to share with the broader team.
• Assist in brainstorming ideas for platform-specific content, memes, and real-time posts.
• Help track social media performance and analytics, reporting key takeaways and insights to the team.
• Collaborate with editorial and video teams to support the promotion of articles, videos, and other content.
• Assist in covering major cultural events, such as sneaker drops, album releases, or trending sports moments, through live posts or content support.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a university or academic program that allows you to receive credit for this internship.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook) and a strong understanding of what performs well on each platform.
• Excellent written communication skills with a passion for engaging audiences in a conversational tone.
• Ability to identify trending stories, viral moments, and emerging content opportunities.
• Creative mindset with a good sense of humor and an eye for visually appealing content.

Preferred

• Basic understanding of social media analytics is a plus.
• Experience with social media management tools or content creation is a bonus.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in the media industry.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.
• Opportunity to work on real projects and build your portfolio.
• Insight into the social process from start to finish.