Complex is hiring: Weekend News Editor in New York

Company And Culture

Created in 2002 by Marc Eckō, Complex is a leading global youth entertainment network showcasing the evolution of major pop culture categories, including streetwear and style, music, sneakers, and sports. Complex is a juggernaut in the content and culture space, delivering unprecedented global reach.

Complex is the world’s definitive cultural commerce, content, and experiential platform. We have created an all-new operating system built for the next generation, seamlessly integrating discovery, inspiration, community, and shopping. The company represents an expansion of the original vision with a deep understanding of convergence culture and its impact on contemporary society.

Whether through video, long-form editorial, or social content, Complex tells stories that engage dynamic conversation with our communities. Our internet-breaking cover stories document the heroes of culture and take them to the next level through product collaboration and shoppability.

Complex has become experts in creating immersive environments at our IRL experiences and cultural events. ComplexCon is our flagship festival bringing together the world’s most influential brands and artists for an unforgettable weekend of style, sneakers, art, design, food, music, inspiration and more.

Join us to help redefine the way people shop, while building a global marketplace that moves at the speed of culture. Complex is committed to building a high performing team that is passionate about what they do and the communities we serve.

Everyone at Complex truly believes in the company and its mission; it’s a requirement for working here. There is synergy within the teams that make Complex what it is, a well-oiled machine. Employees are at the forefront of the company's success because every one of us is given the opportunity to provide suggestions, feedback, and direction.

Why We're Hiring

Complex is looking for a Weekend News Editor to work with our News team in covering a variety of breaking news stories for Complex.com that align with the brand and audience. Reporting directly to the News Director, the Weekend News Editor will assign and edit a team of news freelancers to consistently execute news coverage at an exceptional level. The ideal candidate will lead the news operation during the weekends and use their journalistic experience and knowledge of the Complex audience to source and select content to promote, with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and context.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with News Director to increase quality, efficiency, and performance of news coverage on complex.com
• Lead news coverage on the weekends and ensure big stories are being published in a timely manner
• Assist in managing/editing a team of 15+ news freelancers
• Monitor and promptly respond to news relevant to Complex’s audience
• Edit written content for factual, grammatical, and structural accuracy
• Ensure stories you’re editing have the best elements to provide context to a reader as a story is developing
• Collaborate with social media team to maximize the reach of news coverage
• Write news stories when necessary
• Reach out to representatives across various industries to advance news coverage and gather comments/statements while building a rapport that is beneficial to the news team and the company at large
• Plan coverage in advance for major moments and events that align with our brand
• Coordinate weekend schedule for writers and editors
• Monitor editorial traffic to ensure that goals are met

Who You Are

• 5+ years of editorial experience
• 4+ years working in a newsroom environment with demonstrated experience assigning, writing, and editing news stories
• Understand Complex’s blend of internet, music, pop culture, and entertainment
• Exemplary written and communication skills
• A ceaseless, always-on approach to tracking down the best news stories for coverage
• Trustworthy news judgment and understanding of the right angles for the right stories
• Strong understanding of SEO best practices and experience working in a CMS
• Ability to edit efficiently while under deadline pressure
• Self-starter who can deliver with little to no supervision
• Be able to immediately respond to breaking news and get error-free articles published quickly
• Working hours from 5pm ET-1pm ET Fridays, 9pm ET-5pm ET Saturdays, 12pm ET-8pm ET Sundays, and 12pm ET-8pm ET on Mondays and Tuesdays
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and to sign-on on after hours to write and publish news stories when necessary

What We Offer

• Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter Benefits FSA
• Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• 401k with 4% match
• Pet Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Plans
• Vacation time and sick days

$70,000 - $80,000 a year

The Pay Range, which consists of salary and commission, for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Complex Total Rewards offerings for employees.

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.

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