Freelance Social Video Creator (Part-Time)

Complex complex.com Open · verified Aug 17, 2026

Remote New York Mid-level Video Production

Mid-level Video Production role at Complex. Remote, United States · no salary stated · we estimate $85,000–$126,250.

Estimated pay

Complex has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$85,000 – $126,250

What the middle half of mid-level video production roles in New York paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 30 postings that stated pay, median $105,000. Last updated Aug 15, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Create, host, film, edit, and publish short videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and new platforms
Produce about six to eight short-form videos each week, tailored to each platform
Turn memes, trends, viral events, and cultural conversations into timely content
Work with social, editorial, video, and design teams on audience-first ideas and campaigns
Review performance, engage communities, and use platform insights to improve reach and content workflows

What you bring

At least two years creating social content in media, entertainment, brand, or creator settings
Strong on-camera skills and a sharp read on internet culture, social trends, and the Complex audience
Ability to script, film, edit, and publish short-form video from start to finish
Experience with CapCut, Premiere Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable editing software
You can work independently, juggle projects, communicate clearly, and collaborate across teams

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you’re culturally fluent, audience-focused, self-directed, and comfortable creating content quickly from idea to post. The remote role is based in New York and runs part-time across three days each week, with timing shaped by content needs and production schedules. You must already be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

From the employer

Company And Culture 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. Work Schedule Part-Time (3 days per week), flexible schedule based on content needs, cultural moments, and production calendar.

What You'll Do

Create, host, and produce social-first video content for Complex across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and emerging platforms.
Identify trending topics, memes, conversations, and cultural moments that resonate with the Complex audience.
Storyboard, shoot, edit, and publish short-form content optimized for each platform.
Produce approximately 6-8 pieces of short-form video content per week.
Work closely with the social, editorial, video, and design teams to develop engaging audience-first content.
Create content utilizing Meta AI Glasses.
Monitor internet culture, entertainment, music, sports, fashion, and social trends to identify content opportunities.
Create reactive content around viral moments, major events, and breaking cultural conversations.
Participate in creative brainstorms and pitch original content concepts and recurring franchises.
Collaborate with internal teams to support editorial initiatives, events, commerce activations, and brand campaigns.
Assist with community engagement and audience interaction across social platforms.
Track content performance and contribute insights around platform trends and audience behavior.
Help maximize the reach and impact of content through platform-native storytelling and optimization.
Utilize AI and emerging creative tools to improve content production and workflow efficiency.

Who You Are

2+ years of experience creating social content in a media, entertainment, brand, or creator environment.
Deep understanding of internet culture, social media trends, and the Complex audience.
Strong on-camera presence and comfort appearing in videos.
Proven ability to identify emerging trends before they become mainstream.
Strong storytelling instincts with the ability to develop engaging content from concept through execution.
Comfortable working independently and moving quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Capable of scripting, shooting, editing, and publishing content end-to-end.
Experience with CapCut, Premiere Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent editing tools.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Self-starter mentality with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Passion for social media, digital storytelling, and audience growth.
Core Competencies: Creative storyteller, Entrepreneurial mindset, Trend-forward and culturally fluent, Action-oriented, Collaborative, Organized and self-motivated, Audience-first thinker, Innovative and adaptable

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties. Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.