Social Media & Community Manager (Remote)

About the role

The Chess Hub is a fast‑growing global chess education and media brand. We are looking for a creative, organized Social Media & Community Manager to shape our digital presence, engage our worldwide community, and support our tournaments, podcasts, and merchandise initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a monthly social media content strategy across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and X.
• Plan, schedule and publish engaging posts, reels, stories and videos consistently.
• Write compelling captions and copy that reflect our brand voice.
• Coordinate with video editors, graphic designers, photographers and other content creators.
• Cover tournaments, academy events, meet‑ups, podcasts and special projects through social media.
• Build and nurture the online community by responding to comments, messages and inquiries.
• Create content around student achievements, coach highlights, testimonials, educational tips and behind‑the‑scenes moments.
• Monitor trends, track performance with analytics and prepare monthly growth reports.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on campaigns, partnerships, merchandise launches and influencer collaborations.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of chess terminology, major tournaments and top players.
• 2+ years of experience managing social media for a brand or organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Creative mindset with a passion for storytelling and community building.

Required skills

• Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, X (Twitter)
• Meta Business Suite or similar scheduling tools (e.g., Buffer)
• Canva and basic photo/video editing tools

What we offer

• Opportunity to help build a global chess brand with students from multiple countries.
• Direct collaboration with the founder on exciting projects such as tournaments, podcasts and merchandise.
• Remote work with flexibility, preferably for candidates based in India.