Community Managers are generally required to have completed a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or an equivalent degree. A background in social media and previous client experience are definite assets. Most companies look for applicants with up to three years of content management and creative content publishing experience.  
  
Community Managers should also work on having a thorough knowledge and understanding of community metrics and analytics, search engine optimization (SEO) techniques, and a demonstrated ability to interpret website traffic.   
  
Other benefits for Community Managers include skills using relevant software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and social media platforms. They should also have excellent written and oral communication skills.   
  
This position may require a driver’s license and access to a vehicle to attend events or meet with clients. Community Managers need to be able to participate in events to cultivate relationships with key members of the community and promote events held by their company. Some Community Managers may also be required to travel to meet with clients or other company employees. Community Managers should be prepared to work a flexible schedule.    
 
What can help you become a Community Manager
Community Managers will benefit from their outstanding knack for staying creative with a firm grasp on what's trending in their industry circle to produce engaging, original, and attractive content. Here are more skills that will help them succeed in their role:  
  

• Outstanding communication skills:  

Community Managers will need to rely on a solid bank of communication skills to help them succeed in their careers. They are, essentially, the voice representing a company or brand. Communication skills for this role include verbal and written forms. Since it takes a significant amount of writing to excel in this job, Community Managers will need to come equipped with impeccable grammar and spelling skills.  
  

• Strong interpersonal skills:  

This skill set is essential for cultivating lasting relationships with the company's online community. What also helps is for aspiring Community Managers to come equipped with a customer service mindset. Experience is also an asset in anticipating the community's needs and creating customized strategies to interact with them. Having a friendly and engaging personality to develop positive interactions with followers also goes a long way in attracting a more extensive follower base. 
 

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills:  

Community Managers understand what it takes to prioritize and plan their work activities. They do so in a way that uses their time effectively while managing a high volume, diverse workload. Multitasking is a huge component of this role. These professionals know how to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.  Being versatile, flexible, and willing to operate within a workplace with constantly changing priorities will also be beneficial.