♟ WE ARE HIRING
Social Media Manager & Content Creator
Albanian Chess Federation | Chess House (Shtëpia e Shahut)
Tirana, Albania ·
Part-time ·
Hybrid ·
Junior to Early-Career
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About Us
The Albanian Chess Federation is the national governing body for chess in Albania and a proud FIDE member since 1933. We organize national and international tournaments, develop chess at every level — from youth beginners to elite competition — and represent Albania in the global chess community.
Chess House (Shtëpia e Shahut) is our newest initiative: a nonprofit chess academy, chess coffee space, and chess shop opening in Tirana in October 2026. Our coaching team includes internationally certified trainers and a FIDE Grandmaster.
This is not a corporate role. It is a mission-driven position at the intersection of sport, education, and community — with real creative freedom and the chance to build something visible from the ground up.
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The Role
We are looking for a creative, self-driven Social Media Manager & Content Creator to manage our digital presence across two Instagram accounts.
You will not just post content. You will tell the story of Albanian chess , our tournaments, our coaches, our students, and our community — and turn that story into enrollment inquiries and institutional recognition.
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What You Will Manage
♟ Instagram — Albanian Chess Federation (@federatashqiptareshahut)Event-driven, institutional, and proud. National tournaments, player spotlights, Federation news, and FIDE connections.
Instagram — Chess House (@shtepiaeshahut)Warm, community-focused, and enrollment-oriented. Academy life, coach introductions, student milestones, coffee atmosphere, and opening campaign.
These are two very different channels for two very different audiences. Shifting tone and format between them is one of the core skills we are hiring for.
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What You Will Do
Film and edit Reels at Chess House training sessions and national Federation tournaments
Write captions in Albanian and English that speak to parents, students, and the chess community
Build and maintain monthly content calendars aligned with the Federation event calendar and Chess House enrollment cycles
Manage DMs and comments, including enrollment inquiries that directly affect Chess House registrations
Produce a short weekly snapshot and monthly report: numbers, one key insight, and one recommended action
Cover selected Federation events physically national tournaments, championships, and youth competitions
Maintain Stories during events and enrollment campaigns to keep both communities informed and engaged
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What We Are Looking For
Education
→ Bachelor or Master in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or Business Informatics preferred, not required
→ Final-year students and recent graduates are welcome
Experience
→ 1–3 years in social media management or content creation (up to 5 years with strong portfolio)
→ At least one published short-form video — Reel, TikTok, or YouTube Short
→ Experience managing a social account for any organization, cause, or personal brand
Technical Skills
→ Canva — graphic design and templates→ CapCut or equivalent — Reels editing and subtitles→ ChatGPT or Claude — caption drafting and content ideation→ Basic Instagram analytics reading
Good to Have
✦ Ability to work independently without daily supervision✦ Eye for authentic storytelling not just design skills✦ available for agreed events✦ Genuine interest in sport, education, and community✦ Experience with Meta Ads Manager at small budget level✦ Basic photography skills
✦ An advantage if you have previously worked with a nonprofit or sports organization
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What You Get
Real creative ownership — you shape the content direction, not just execute briefs
Direct access to coaches, students, tournaments, and a FIDE Grandmaster
A genuine portfolio-building opportunity — two accounts, real events, real results
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Working Conditions
Location: Tirana — hybrid
Remote: eligible after three months with proven performance
Compensation: discussed at interview stage
Event attendance: selected events agreed beforehand
Deliverables are agreed monthly and may vary depending on event activity. All content quantities are combined across both accounts — not per account.
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This is a starting role and for the right person, it is only the beginning.
Chess House will operate three distinct areas: the chess academy, the chess coffee space, and the chess shop. The coffee and shop have their own marketing arrangements today. But our long-term vision is to build an integrated marketing function that covers the full Chess House ecosystem.
If the initiative grows and performance is strong, there may be an opportunity to expand into a full Marketing role.
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How We Hire
We take hiring seriously because this role matters:
CV and portfolio review ,we read every application
40-minute practical work sample shortlisted candidates only. You receive a brief and materials in advance. Your work will not be published or used commercially.
We do not hire based on CVs alone. The work sample is designed so the most capable candidate wins — not the best writer of applications.
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How to Apply
Send the following to
[email protected]
:
→ CV, LinkedIn profile, or a short introduction — your choice→ Links to your work: accounts, videos, or projects you are proud of
Also answer these three short questions in your email:
Which social account or piece of content are you most proud of, and why?
What would you film first at Chess House?
Can you work in Tirana and attend agreed events
Application deadline: 30 September 2026
If you are the person who sees a chess tournament and immediately thinks about what Reel you would make we want to hear from you.
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#chess albania #socialmedia #contentcreator #nonprofit tirana #hiring #shah #shtepiaeshahut #federatashqiptareshahut
Social Media Manager & Content Creator
Albanian Chess Federation | Chess House (Shtëpia e Shahut)
Tirana, Albania ·
Part-time ·
Hybrid ·
Junior to Early-Career
─────────────────────────────────
About Us
The Albanian Chess Federation is the national governing body for chess in Albania and a proud FIDE member since 1933. We organize national and international tournaments, develop chess at every level — from youth beginners to elite competition — and represent Albania in the global chess community.
Chess House (Shtëpia e Shahut) is our newest initiative: a nonprofit chess academy, chess coffee space, and chess shop opening in Tirana in October 2026. Our coaching team includes internationally certified trainers and a FIDE Grandmaster.
This is not a corporate role. It is a mission-driven position at the intersection of sport, education, and community — with real creative freedom and the chance to build something visible from the ground up.
─────────────────────────────────
The Role
We are looking for a creative, self-driven Social Media Manager & Content Creator to manage our digital presence across two Instagram accounts.
You will not just post content. You will tell the story of Albanian chess , our tournaments, our coaches, our students, and our community — and turn that story into enrollment inquiries and institutional recognition.
─────────────────────────────────
What You Will Manage
♟ Instagram — Albanian Chess Federation (@federatashqiptareshahut)Event-driven, institutional, and proud. National tournaments, player spotlights, Federation news, and FIDE connections.
Instagram — Chess House (@shtepiaeshahut)Warm, community-focused, and enrollment-oriented. Academy life, coach introductions, student milestones, coffee atmosphere, and opening campaign.
These are two very different channels for two very different audiences. Shifting tone and format between them is one of the core skills we are hiring for.
─────────────────────────────────
What You Will Do
Film and edit Reels at Chess House training sessions and national Federation tournaments
Write captions in Albanian and English that speak to parents, students, and the chess community
Build and maintain monthly content calendars aligned with the Federation event calendar and Chess House enrollment cycles
Manage DMs and comments, including enrollment inquiries that directly affect Chess House registrations
Produce a short weekly snapshot and monthly report: numbers, one key insight, and one recommended action
Cover selected Federation events physically national tournaments, championships, and youth competitions
Maintain Stories during events and enrollment campaigns to keep both communities informed and engaged
─────────────────────────────────
What We Are Looking For
Education
→ Bachelor or Master in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or Business Informatics preferred, not required
→ Final-year students and recent graduates are welcome
Experience
→ 1–3 years in social media management or content creation (up to 5 years with strong portfolio)
→ At least one published short-form video — Reel, TikTok, or YouTube Short
→ Experience managing a social account for any organization, cause, or personal brand
Technical Skills
→ Canva — graphic design and templates→ CapCut or equivalent — Reels editing and subtitles→ ChatGPT or Claude — caption drafting and content ideation→ Basic Instagram analytics reading
Good to Have
✦ Ability to work independently without daily supervision✦ Eye for authentic storytelling not just design skills✦ available for agreed events✦ Genuine interest in sport, education, and community✦ Experience with Meta Ads Manager at small budget level✦ Basic photography skills
✦ An advantage if you have previously worked with a nonprofit or sports organization
───────────────────────────────
What You Get
Real creative ownership — you shape the content direction, not just execute briefs
Direct access to coaches, students, tournaments, and a FIDE Grandmaster
A genuine portfolio-building opportunity — two accounts, real events, real results
────────────────────────────────
Working Conditions
Location: Tirana — hybrid
Remote: eligible after three months with proven performance
Compensation: discussed at interview stage
Event attendance: selected events agreed beforehand
Deliverables are agreed monthly and may vary depending on event activity. All content quantities are combined across both accounts — not per account.
─────────────────────────────────
This is a starting role and for the right person, it is only the beginning.
Chess House will operate three distinct areas: the chess academy, the chess coffee space, and the chess shop. The coffee and shop have their own marketing arrangements today. But our long-term vision is to build an integrated marketing function that covers the full Chess House ecosystem.
If the initiative grows and performance is strong, there may be an opportunity to expand into a full Marketing role.
─────────────────────────────────
How We Hire
We take hiring seriously because this role matters:
CV and portfolio review ,we read every application
40-minute practical work sample shortlisted candidates only. You receive a brief and materials in advance. Your work will not be published or used commercially.
We do not hire based on CVs alone. The work sample is designed so the most capable candidate wins — not the best writer of applications.
─────────────────────────────────
How to Apply
Send the following to
[email protected]
:
→ CV, LinkedIn profile, or a short introduction — your choice→ Links to your work: accounts, videos, or projects you are proud of
Also answer these three short questions in your email:
Which social account or piece of content are you most proud of, and why?
What would you film first at Chess House?
Can you work in Tirana and attend agreed events
Application deadline: 30 September 2026
If you are the person who sees a chess tournament and immediately thinks about what Reel you would make we want to hear from you.
─────────────────────────────────
#chess albania #socialmedia #contentcreator #nonprofit tirana #hiring #shah #shtepiaeshahut #federatashqiptareshahut