Community Manager, Korea

Job description

About The Role We are looking for a Community Manager, Korea to help grow and support the Aptos community in Korea. You will engage with developers, node operators, content creators, founders, and educators within the local Korean blockchain community. This role is best suited for a self-driven, crypto-native professional who is deeply familiar with the dynamics of effective community building in the Korean market. Your focus will be on creating a vibrant and resilient Korean community, while also supporting our global initiatives. You will be responsible for developing and growing our community across digital platforms, including Telegram, Discord, Twitter, our Forum, and local platforms such as KakaoTalk and Naver. You will also act as a liaison between our global community and the Korean market. Cross-functional collaboration is an important part of this role. You will be expected to collaborate extensively with our Korean-based team members who manage BD, partnerships, and ecosystem development. Additionally, successfully growing our presence in Korea will require close coordination with our APAC marketing team and Head of Community. As part of our Community Team, you will contribute to strategy development, execution, and analysis. We uphold a positive culture by prioritizing community health and quality of experience overall. Our mission is to build a strong, resilient, and joyful community of contributors! To accomplish this, you will work with a dedicated, cross-functional team of community managers around the world. What you'll be doing: - Create a vision and strategy for sustainable community growth & development - Define objectives and key results to be used in weekly reports - Create a strategy to reach and onboard community members from outside the Aptos ecosystem, educating them on the Aptos ecosystem and its unique advantages - Nurture and support the community, converting new members into project advocates - Work closely with the Head of Community and APAC Marketing Lead to implement your strategy - Manage & Grow the Korean Collective - Work with our Head of Community and Collective Manager to support Korean ambassadors through grants, resources, and other forms of help. - Organize Events and Activations: Manage planning, scheduling, promotion, execution, and optimization of key community events online and offline - Build, maintain, and operate a calendar of content, events, and activities - Support online and in-person hackathons, meetups, webinars, and conferences - Providing Support: Engage with leaders in the community to help anyone get involved, connecting various contributors with projects and other opportunities - Answer technical and non-technical user questions, help with troubleshooting Aptos products - Create innovative, scalable processes to make community members feel valued and supported - Monitor Community Health: track performance using available tools / dashboards (Orbit.love http://Orbit.love) and make recommendations to improve structures and processes - Gather Feedback: understand community needs and how to address unique challenges - Surface wonderful stories that emerge from our community - Amplify Messages: work closely with our Marketing Team to drive meaningful awareness and quality engagement - Contribute to weekly community updates about projects in our ecosystem - Help manage the Korean X account to share local wins and news - Share Knowledge: develop educational content such as blog posts, guides, videos, etc. - Build Connections: work with ecosystem contributors to coordinate various initiatives What we’re looking for: - Excellent communication skills (native Korean and fluent English) - 2+ years of professional experience as a community manager or similar position - 2+ years moderating active Telegram, Discord, KakaoTalk, and related platforms - Relevant professional experience in social media, digital marketing, or analytics - Deep enthusiasm, knowledge, and familiarity with the blockchain / crypto industry - Detail oriented with great problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills - Strong sense of accountability, responsiveness, and empathy