Video Editor crafting digital journalism for The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national news media brand. Editing platform - specific news videos, social content and visual stories from concept through publication.
About the role
- Video Editor at Chess.com producing high-quality, engaging chess content for multiple platforms. Editing raw footage into polished videos while maintaining brand guidelines and storytelling.
Responsibilities
- 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!)
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Video Editor shaping news stories for The Globe and Mail, a Canadian media brand. Creating platform - specific journalism across breaking news, explainers, interviews and social video.
Video editor shaping digital news journalism for The Globe and Mail. Creating platform - specific stories, social videos and breaking - news coverage across Globe - owned channels.
Video Editor producing original journalism for The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national news publisher. Developing, packaging and optimizing audience - focused video stories across social platforms and Globe - owned channels.
Video producer growing The Globe and Mail’s Canadian video journalism across social and Globe - owned channels. Developing, packaging and publishing original stories for YouTube and other digital platforms.
Video Producer developing and publishing multi - platform journalism for The Globe and Mail, Canada's national media brand. Collaborating with reporters and editors on original stories, series and audience - focused video formats.
Video Producer creating original journalism for The Globe and Mail, a Canadian news organization. Developing, producing and optimizing audience - focused video stories across social and owned platforms.
Video producer creating original journalism for The Globe and Mail, a Canadian national news organization. Developing, producing, optimizing, and publishing audience - focused video across YouTube and Globe - owned channels.
Video Editor shaping digital news journalism for The Globe and Mail. Editing breaking news, explainers and social video for Globe - owned platforms.
Video Producer creating original journalism for The Globe and Mail, a Canadian news media organization. Developing, producing and optimizing video stories across YouTube and Globe - owned channels.