Manager, Content Strategy and Special Projects

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.

Title: Manager, Content Strategy and Special Projects

Business Area: Content

Job Category: Complex Editorial

Salary: $100,000 – $115,000

Union Status: Non-Union

Complex Networks is looking for a Manager, Content Strategy and Special Projects responsible for assisting with strategizing for all content products under the purview of Complex Networks’ SVP of Content Strategy. Reporting directly to the SVP, duties will include ideating and executing strategy around Complex Networks video programming, as well as special projects that fall under the scope of the editorial, video and social departments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the Complex tone of voice and aesthetic, the ability to enact that comprehension into innovative and successful types of content, and capacity to interpret feedback to inform future strategy.

You Will

Content Strategy

• Work alongside Editorial Creative Director on concept and artistic idea generation for brand moments like Covers, Volume, and larger features. Consider and manage overall content strategy, in consultation with editorial/social/video leads as well as the centralized art/design team.
• Provide strategic insight and input around tentpole brand projects like ComplexLand, ComplexCon, Pro-Am, and others to ensure alignment with brand tone and voice.
• Help conceptualize, top-edit scripts, and see through execution for Style-focused vertical video working with the Jr Social Producer of Style & Sneakers and the two Style staff writers.
• Work with the SVP of Content Strategy and other content stakeholders to help amplify special content moments.
• Work both with internal Complex content teams and interdepartmentally across BuzzFeed Inc. to identify and develop opportunities including, but not limited to, press moments, products, and rollout strategies that amplify Complex’s editorial, video, and social content and projects
• Help develop IRL activations around Complex programming that take place during tent-pole events in the industry (Art Basel, Complex Con, Grammy’s, Superbowl, NBA All-Star, etc.)

Special Projects Oversight and Production

• Oversee and manage creative production and budgets of Complex editorial special projects like Digital Covers, Complex Volume, and larger feature shoots.
• Work closely with the BuzzFeed production, talent, legal, and finance teams for logistic and administrative needs and support.
• Book, contract, and own relationships with photographers and external creative contractors for projects as needed.
• Effectively translate and communicate creative and artistic direction to teams across functions and departments

You Have

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, constantly evolving digital publishing environment
• Experience managing project budgets keeping creative work streams on track
• Industry experience producing creative editorial content and managing shoots
• An unflinching commitment to impactful journalism and the editorial mission of Complex
• A sound understanding of the evolving digital media landscape, our critical place in it, and how our editorial can continue to help Complex engage and find new audiences in the U.S. and abroad
• Experience working collaboratively with in-house product/platform teams to figure out more ways to increase the reach of our journalism
• Organized, timely, and detail-oriented approach to all tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational skills

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. 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 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.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply to applicationhelp@buzzfeed.com.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

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.

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 U.S. 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.

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