About Us
Chess.com is one of the largest gaming sites in the world and the #1 platform for playing, learning, and enjoying chess.
We are a team of 600+ fully remote people in 60+ countries working hard to serve the global chess community. We are here to support 200M+ chess players worldwide with the best possible product, content, and tools to serve the community!
We are a tech company. A gaming company. A content company. And we do it all with passion and commitment to the game. Above all we prize our mission-driven, flat, life-celebrating, no-corporate culture, and we look forward to meeting you and learning more about what you can bring to the team.
What You'll Do
Chess.com Video Editors are responsible for producing high-quality, engaging chess content for a variety of digital platforms. This role requires a blend of highly trained technical editing skill, creative storytelling, and a keen understanding of social media trends. You'll transform raw footage into compelling videos that captivate the global chess community and align with the Chess.com brand.
- Edit and assemble raw video footage into polished short-form and long-form content optimized for various social media platforms (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, Instagram)
- Enhance video content through skillful application of motion graphics, cuts, transitions, color correction, audio mixing, visual effects, and graphic overlays
- Research and incorporate current social media trends and innovative editing techniques to keep content fresh and relevant
- Review raw footage from tournaments and streams to identify key storylines, viral moments, and compelling highlights for standalone content
- Analyze video performance metrics to refine editing style, pacing, and storytelling approaches for maximum audience impact and retention
- Ensure all final video assets align with Chess.com's brand guidelines, visual aesthetics, and consistent tone of voice
- Maintain flexibility in your schedule, including off-hours and weekends
- This is a full-time opportunity
- We are 100% remote (work from anywhere!)
About You
- Advanced proficiency in the full Adobe Suite, with specialization in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Blender, and Cinema 4D
- Demonstrated understanding of YouTube video optimization and content strategy for major social media platforms
- Strong storytelling skills with a keen sense of pacing, timing, and narrative structure
- Deep awareness of current internet culture, memes, and viral video trends
- Deep understanding of the rules, terminology, notation, and culture of chess
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Prior professional experience editing content for chess, esports, or traditional sports is highly desirable
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You can learn more about us here:
- https://www.chess.com/article/view/how-chess-com-virtual-team-works-together
- https://www.chess.com/about
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