Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Complex NTWRK
Job overview
The Sports Content Creator role at Complex NTWRK involves producing engaging sports-related video content and contributing to editorial coverage, impacting the company's cultural and media presence.
Responsibilities and impact
The role includes storyboarding, filming, editing video content for social media, managing content workflows, pitching sports stories, collaborating with leadership to strategize coverage, and ideating social-first content strategies.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 annually, along with health, dental, vision insurance, FSAs, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, 401k with 4% match, pet insurance, legal and identity theft plans, vacation, and sick days.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 2+ years of content creation experience, deep knowledge of sports culture, proficiency with social media platforms and Adobe Premiere or Capcut, strong organizational skills, and willingness to work flexible hours; writing and reporting experience is a plus.
Work environment and culture
Complex NTWRK values passion for culture, teamwork, and employee input, fostering a high-performing, synergistic environment focused on innovation and community engagement.
Company information
Complex NTWRK, founded in 2002 by Marc Eckō, is a leading global youth entertainment network specializing in pop culture categories like streetwear, music, sneakers, and sports, known for its cultural commerce and experiential events like ComplexCon.
Team overview
The candidate will work closely with the Head of Sports, Social Editor, and cross-functional teams including editorial, analytics, and design to develop and distribute sports content.
Unique job features
The role offers unique opportunities to create culturally relevant sports content that intersects with music, style, and pop culture, leveraging Complex's extensive media platforms and flagship events.
Company overview
Complex NTWRK, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializes in creating and distributing original programming across premium platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, Facebook, and Roku. The company operates in the online media sector and generates revenue through content distribution and eCommerce. In February 2024, BuzzFeed sold Complex to NTWRK for $109 million, merging the brands to focus on sneakers and streetwear. Aaron Levant, the CEO, leads the company, which employs between 200-500 people globally.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your expertise in video content creation, including storyboarding, filming, producing, and editing for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, emphasizing your proficiency with Adobe Premiere and Capcut.
Showcase your deep knowledge of sports culture and its intersections with music, style, and pop culture, as well as your experience pitching and developing timely sports stories and viral content.
Apply through multiple channels including Complex NTWRK's official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the right recruiters.
Connect with professionals in Complex NTWRK's sports or content creation divisions on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent ComplexCon events, referencing their latest viral sports content, or asking about their strategies for social media engagement.
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