Social Media Manager - Italian
Manages Chess.com's Italian social channels by creating localized content, engaging the chess community, analyzing performance, and supporting campaigns. Requires fluency in Italian, strong social media experience, chess knowledge, editing skills, and cultural awareness.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of Chess.com's official Italian social media channels across platforms including X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
- Develop, produce, and publish original, high-quality content that engages new and existing audiences.
- Monitor and engage with conversations, trends, and key creators in the global chess community.
- Analyze and report social media performance data and audience insights to inform content strategy and optimize engagement, reach, and growth.
- Collaborate with marketing, content, and events teams on social media campaigns supporting company-wide initiatives.
- Communicate with members seeking support or raising issues on social media.
- Identify emerging platforms across relevant countries, regions, and languages, and pilot new content formats by anticipating algorithm shifts, leveraging new tools, and adapting to platform updates.
Requirements
- Fluency in Italian.
- Proven results managing social media channels, preferably in gaming, entertainment, or technology.
- Knowledge of chess, including rules, notation, tournament culture, and key figures.
- Ability to create timely, highly engaging content such as memes and viral videos aligned with internet culture and brand voice.
- Proficiency with basic photo and video editing software.
- Deep understanding of content strategy, platform algorithms, and best practices for major social media platforms.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for a fully distributed, remote team.
- High ownership, accountability, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity, with the ability to adapt content and messaging to Italian-speaking communities.
- Sense of humor.
Compensation and Benefits
- Full-time or contract opportunity depending on location.
- 100% remote work from anywhere.
- Substantial overlap with the EMEA time zone is required.
Skills
Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Chess, Internet Culture, Photo Editing, Video Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Capcut, Platform Algorithms, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube
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