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Social Media & Community manager Jobs in India at The Chess Hub
Title: Social Media & Community manager
Company: The Chess Hub
Location: India
Social Media & Community Manager – The Chess Hub
Location: Remote (Preference for candidates in India)
Employment Type: Full-time
About The Chess Hub
The Chess Hub is a global chess education and media brand with students across multiple countries. Beyond coaching, we're building a community through tournaments, meetups, podcasts, merchandise, and digital content with the goal of making chess more accessible and engaging for everyone.
We're looking for a creative, organized, and growth-oriented Social Media & Community Manager who understands chess and can help build one of the fastest-growing chess brands across digital platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a monthly social media content strategy.
- Manage and grow our presence on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and X.
- Plan, schedule, and publish engaging content consistently.
- Write compelling captions, reels, and post copy aligned with our brand voice.
- Coordinate with video editors, graphic designers, photographers, and content creators.
- Cover tournaments, academy events, meetups, podcasts, and special projects through social media.
- Build and engage our online community by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries.
- Create content around student achievements, coach highlights, testimonials, educational tips, tournament updates, and behind-the-scenes moments.
- Stay updated with chess news, major tournaments, player achievements, and trending topics to create relevant and engaging content.
- Monitor social media trends and adapt them creatively for the chess community.
- Track performance using analytics and prepare monthly growth reports with actionable insights.
- Collaborate with the marketing team on campaigns, partnerships, merchandise launches, and influencer collaborations.
Requirements
- A strong understanding of chess is mandatory. You should be familiar with chess terminology, major tournaments, top players, and be able to create content that resonates with the global chess community.
- 2+ years of experience managing social media for a brand or organization.
- Strong understanding of Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and X.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using scheduling tools such as Meta Business Suite, Buffer, or similar platforms.
- Basic understanding of content performance metrics and analytics.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Creative mindset with a passion for storytelling, branding, and community building.
Preferred Qualifications
- Playing experience or an active interest in competitive chess.
- Experience working with chess organizations, sports brands, esports, or educational institutions.
- Familiarity with Canva and basic photo/video editing tools.
- Experience running or supporting Meta advertising campaigns is a plus.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to help build a global chess brand with students from multiple countries.
- Work directly with the founder on exciting projects including tournaments, podcasts, merchandise, international collaborations, and community events.
- Creative freedom to develop and execute innovative content ideas.
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Competitive salary based on experience and performance.
- Career growth opportunities as The Chess Hub continues to expand internationally.
If you're passionate about chess, content creation, and building online communities, we'd love to hear from you.
