Jr. Social Producer, Style & Sneakers

Job Description

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.

You Will
• Create video content for TikTok and Instagram in coordination with the sneakers and style team
• Come up with fresh ideas for TikTok/IG Reels videos in coordination with the latest trends
• Ability to take trends/viral moments
outside of sneakers and style and translate them in ways that fit with our voice
• Execute and articulate the Complex Sneakers, Complex Style, and Sole Collector organic social strategy
• Surface and pitch viral, breaking, and social-friendly content to sneakers and style team
• Publish and manage day-to-day content for Sneakers (Facebook and Twitter) and Style (Instagram and Twitter) social channels
• Monitor any and all upcoming release dates to populate ComplexSneakersCal page
• Monitor fashion releases/drops that pertain to our Complex Style audience
• Ideate and concept around company tentpole and always-on programming in lockstep with brand and business priorities
• Ability to take longer form stories/features and turn them into original social content

You Have
• 1-3 years of social media and editorial experience with a publisher or brand
• A deep understanding of the Complex voice, and tone
• Proficient understanding of the sneaker/style industry in a way that relates to our voice and tone
• Deep knowledge of the sneaker industry both past and present
• Positive, intuitive, proactive, and collaborative team player
• Strong writing and communication skills, proofreading experience, and quick decision-making skills
• Must be willing to work nights and occasional weekends/holidays for coverage
• Robust knowledge of current events + pop culture + sports + music.
• Possess a deep understanding and fluency of all social media platforms. (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok)
• Self-management skills + take charge attitude
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite and Premiere Pro
• Ability to cover live events and create content from them

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed 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.

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.

At BuzzFeed, Inc., 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 US 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, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r09056-18-219-250-4-42 in your application.