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The Pocket Mentor for Game Community Management Carolin Wendt

The Pocket Mentor for Game Community Management By Carolin Wendt

The Pocket Mentor for Game Community Management by Carolin Wendt


Summary

Want to work in community management in the games industry? Then this is the book is for you. Filled with practical advice and real-world examples, this guide offers a comprehensive introduction to building and nurturing vibrant gaming communities, fostering engagement, and handling challenges along the way.

The Pocket Mentor for Game Community Management Summary

The Pocket Mentor for Game Community Management by Carolin Wendt

Want to work in community management in the games industry? Then this is the book is for you. Filled with practical advice and real-world examples, this guide offers a comprehensive introduction to building and nurturing vibrant gaming communities, fostering engagement, and handling challenges along the way.

The book covers everything from the education you'll need, how to look for and apply for job opportunities, as well as the studio interview process itself. It also includes tips and advice for what to do once you're in the role, with chapters covering strategy, project management, accessibility, and dealing with trolls and toxicity. The book features insights from interviews with dozens of community managers, distilling their expertise into actionable advice. Drawing from recent job listings and seasoned community professionals' experiences, it offers a comprehensive skill set that reflects the dynamic demands of community jobs in the gaming industry.

This book will be of great interest to all beginner and aspiring games community managers.

About Carolin Wendt

Carolin Wendt is a professional with over 9 years of games industry experience. She's leading a team of international community managers at CD PROJEKT RED. In addition to a strong passion for games and learning about the most obscure things, she's armed with a master's degree in Political Science.

Table of Contents

1 Meet The Author. 1.1 Why Should You Read This Book?. 1.2 Don't Listen To Me, Please. 2 What is Community Management?. 2.1 Community vs Social Media Management. 2.2 An Entry-Level Position in The Industry?. 2.3 Do Companies Really Need This?. 3 To Study or Not to Study. 3.1 Do You Need a University Degree?. 3.2 Which Skills Do You Need?. 3.3 Alternative Entry Ways. 4 Hunting For the Perfect Job. 4.1 Where To Find Jobs. 4.2 How To Decipher Job Postings. 4.3 How Much Money Should I Ask For?. 4.4 Networking - It Is Not That Bad. 5. You Have Found The One (TM) - What Now?. 5.1 A Closer Look at Resumes. 5.2 About Cover Letters & Portfolios. 5.3 We Do Not Lie & Other Tips. 5.4 New Mission Accepted: Working In Community Management Bo de Vries. 5.5 What is an NDA?. 5.6 What To Do If You Get Rejected. 6 First Day on The Job. 6.1 Settling In. 6.2 Finding a Spot in Your Team. 6.3 Useful Tools & Strategies. 6.4 Understanding the Behemoth That Is A Game Studio. 7 How To Community Manage. 7.1 Coming Up With A Strategy. 7.1.1 Existing vs New Communities. 7.1.2 Different Platforms. 7.1.3 One Size Does Not Fit All. 7.1.4 Traditional publishing, Early Access & more. 7.1.5 How to Live, Laugh, Love Managing a Live Game! Karen K. Lee. 7.2 Creating Shared Experiences. 7.3 Putting the Spotlight on Community & Devs. 7.4 A Short Tangent to Project Management. 7.4.1 Setting Goals. 7.4.2 Preparing Budgets. 7.4.3 Keeping Track of Your Things. 7.5 Being A Force for Good. 7.5.1 Modelling Behaviour. 7.5.2 Code of Conduct. 7.5.3 Find Allies in Your Community. 7.5.4 Trolls & The Beauty of The Ban-Hammer. 7.6 Accessibility in Community Management Paige Harvey. 7.7 What To Do When Things Go Wrong. 7.7.1 The Importance of Good Feedback. 7.8 Sharing Knowledge with Your Company. 7.8.1 Numbers, Facts & Industry. 7.9 Community Management in Games Journalism Marylin Marx. 8 The Importance of Mental Health. 8.1 Taking Care of Yourself. 8.2 Taking Care of Others. 9 Paying It Forward.

Additional information

GOR013648015
9781032315966
1032315962
The Pocket Mentor for Game Community Management by Carolin Wendt
Used - Like New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2023-12-20
112
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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