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Community Manager

Community Manager

CompanyCaptions
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$100000 – $160000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • 3–6+ years building or managing online communities, ideally at a SaaS company
  • Experience launching and growing platforms like Discord, Slack, and forums from scratch
  • Comfortable using video editing software and AI tools like Captions, Descript, Runway, Pika, etc.
  • Comfortable on camera and excited to be interacting with customers one-on-one and one-to-many—this role involves customer onboarding, education, and hosting live training sessions
  • Clear, fast, and engaging communicator—both in writing and verbally
  • Optimistic, curious, and have embraced AI and emerging technologies
  • Familiar with B2B SaaS best practices and customer lifecycle journeys

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute our community strategy from the ground up—building programs, leading conversations, and creating spaces where our customers feel supported, inspired, and connected.
  • Launch and manage community channels. Eg., Slack, Discord, Reddit, public forums, reviews, and newsletters
  • Set the strategy and execution plan for building vibrant spaces for B2C and B2B customers
  • Own content distribution for changelogs, insider updates, and product announcements
  • Plan and host live and virtual events: AMAs, roundtables, podcasts, meetups, and more
  • Collaborate with our customer base to spotlight stories and successes
  • Organize and experiment with new formats and initiatives.
  • Launch customer-centric initiatives: advisory board, ambassador programs, user groups
  • Run giveaways, contests, and appreciation campaigns (yes, there will be SWAG)
  • Oversee programs that drive customer love and deepen brand loyalty
  • Act as the liaison between our customers and internal teams—product, support, marketing
  • Surface community feedback and insights to help guide roadmap and experience improvements
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and be the face of Captions in external communities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in video and generative AI
  • Prior experience at product-led startups and companies
  • You’ve hosted community events, built user programs, or managed influencer/creator relationships
  • Comfortable with AI and automation tools like Bolt, Replit, Zapier, Make.com, Gumloop, and a general understanding of APIs