An online community manager is a professional role that originated in the mid-1990s from the ordinateur[4] games industry, particularly in Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs). This role has since expanded to encompass tasks such as médias sociaux[2] management, marketing, product development, relations publiques[1]et client[3] support across various industries, not just gaming. An online community manager’s key responsibility is to ensure open communication between the developer or company and its online community. These managers also play a crucial role in building and maintaining relationships, managing collaborative processes, and holding the collective vision of the community. They are instrumental in various types of online networks, including those created for business, learning, or personal purposes. Every year, the 4th Monday of January is dedicated to appreciating the work of community managers worldwide.
Un online community manager builds, grows and manages online communities, performing community management, often around a brand or cause.
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