Chess Video Editor, India

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 185M+ 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.


About You

We’re looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor to produce engaging chess content. If you have experience with video editing software and a passion for chess content creation, this is your opportunity to work on high-quality chess videos, tournament highlights, and instructional content.


What You'll Do

  • Edit and produce engaging short and long-form chess content optimized for social media.
  • Enhance video quality with appropriate cuts, transitions, effects, and overlays.
  • Stay up to date with social media trends, music, ideas and editing techniques, and adapt them to the chess niche.
  • Brainstorm ideas and research through raw footage to identify viral moments.
  • Analyze video performance data to refine editing style, pacing and storytelling.
  • Work with chess commentators, players and team members to develop engaging video content.
  • Ensure videos align with branding, aesthetics, and maintain a consistent brand voice.

Preferred Skills

  • Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of social media platforms and how to optimize content for reach.
  • Ability to use editing techniques, pacing and storytelling to make content more engaging.
  • Awareness of trending styles, memes and viral content across platforms.
  • Basic design skills with Photoshop or equivalent software.
  • Basic knowledge of chess rules, tactics and terminology.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Bonus Skills: Prior experience in editing chess/gaming/sports content.

About the Opportunity

  • This is a full-time position
  • We are 100% remote (always have been, always will be!)
  • This is open to applicants who can legally work in India

You can learn more about us here:

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