Hats Of Community Managers
Detective
As part of their early morning routines, community managers put on their Sherlock Holmes caps to detect customer problems, solve mysterious issues, and escalate case to the technical support team when necessary.Therapist
Community managers are extremely empathetic. They need to be dependable for their customers, apologize for poor experiences, provide advice, and walk them through the ins and outs of products.
Cow Boy/Girl
We're now experiencing the "wild west of social" with a user-driven internet where there are no rules and people tend to do what they please.
Cheerleader
A brand's biggest cheerleaders are found in enthusiastic community managers who channel a "go team!" energy when doing things such as promoting at events and engaging on the social Web.
Translator
Not everyone can speak the same language. This is precisely why community managers have to bridge the gap by taking customer feedback and explaining it to the product team in order to drive innovation. Conversely, they also have to translate the geek speak back in layman's terms for their customers.
Analyst
In order to measure the pulse of their community, community managers have to read and analyze engagement metrics. These detailed reports allow them to optimize future strategies.
Diplomat
Delivering news in tough customer situations is nothing short of an art. When it comes to matters such as communicating a product delay, careful tact and savvy diplomacy are required skills.
Author
From dawn till dusk, community managers are writing a lot. Whether they're writing blog articles, forum responses, or announcements on Facebook, they are constantly creating unique content and crafting a true brand voice.
Source = blog.getsatisfaction.com/The-many-hats-of-a-community-manager
