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Community Manager
Company | Captions |
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Location | New York, NY, USA |
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Salary | $100000 – $160000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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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