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🕒 May 6

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Chess.com

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2007

🎮 Gaming

📚 Education

📱 Media

💰 Private Equity Round on 2022-01

Gaming • Education • Media

Chess. com is the leading online platform for playing and learning chess, offering a wide range of features such as live gameplay with other players, customizable training bots, chess puzzles, and comprehensive lessons. The platform is highly regarded for enhancing players' pattern recognition and overall chess skills. Chess. com also provides coverage of major chess events like the FIDE World Championship. With a focus on creating a supportive and engaging community for chess players of all levels, Chess. com is a go-to resource for anyone interested in improving their chess game or enjoying competitive play.

📋 Description

• Chess.com Video Editors are responsible for producing high-quality, engaging chess content for a variety of digital platforms. • 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

🎯 Requirements

• 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

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% remote (work from anywhere!)