Pop Culture Writer

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.

Business Area: Content
Job Category: Complex Editorial
Salary: $35 per hour
Union Status: Non-Union

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The Role
Complex Networks is seeking an experienced Staff Writer to join our Pop Culture channel within the Editorial Department, focused on film and television. The Staff Writer will be responsible for crafting timely pitches related to the pop culture world and thoughtfully exploring angles that will resonate with the Complex audience. Please note this is a hybrid 6 month contract role.

You Will
Write, assign, edit, and update timely stories and evergreen content, including features, rankings, profiles, interviews, and celebrity timelines.
Manage freelance writers, which includes planning and assigning coverage, scheduling check-ins, and providing feedback.
Identify and tailor coverage of new shows and movies ahead of release dates to fit our audience and stay on top of major pop culture anniversaries and news.
Manage and facilitate coverage of live shows and breaking news events, as needed, as well as covering award shows, red carpets, and in-person and in-studio interviews.
Work with the social team to create assets/videos, etc. and to coordinate content.
Attend weekly edit and content meetings to go over coverage plans for the week.
Use analytics and trends to identify new angles and strategy adjustments for new stories
Help create and execute vertical-defining series and franchises
Attend entertainment industry events such as screenings, TV/movies press junkets, and red carpets in the New York City region.