Are You the Next Community Manager for Comics Connection?
Comics Connection is a community dedicated to helping comic creators build successful comic businesses.
We are seeking a talented Community Manager to join our team on a part-time basis.
As a Community Manager, you will play a role in building and nurturing a vibrant community of comic book creators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and industry professionals. Your primary responsibility will be to engage, encourage communication, and provide valuable resources to our community members. Your work will foster an environment that encourages collaboration, learning, and growth.
Responsibilities:
Community Engagement: Actively engage with our online community across various platforms, including forums, social media channels, and virtual events. Foster meaningful conversations, address inquiries, and encourage participation in discussions related to comic book business education.
Community Support: Provide timely and accurate support to community members, addressing their questions, concerns, and technical issues. Foster a positive and inclusive environment by promoting respectful communication and managing conflicts if they arise.
Community Growth: Implement strategies to attract and grow our community, including outreach campaigns, partnerships, and referral programs. Monitor key performance indicators and track community growth and engagement metrics.
Requirements:
Strong passion for creators, entrepreneurship, and education.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven experience in community management or a related field.
Familiarity with various social media platforms, online forums, and community management tools.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of digital marketing and content creation is a plus.
Time commitment of ten (10) hours per week
Join our team and help us create a thriving and supportive community for aspiring comic book business owners and enthusiasts. Together, we will empower individuals to turn their passion for comic books into successful ventures.
Email your resume to gamalhennessy@gmail.com if you want to join our team!
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Welcome to Comics Connection
Education, expertise, and insight for the comic book community.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Comic Industry Veterans Launch Comics Connection to Support the Professional Comic Book Community
New York, NY December 5, 2022 – Comics Connection is now available to provide educational services, professional expertise, and community support for comic book creators at every level.
Comics Connection (https://comicsconnection.net/ ) combines the artistic education and creative community of the Comics Experience Creators Workshop with the business and legal education of the Comics Publishing Institute to create a comprehensive offering to anyone in the business of publishing comics.
The new service is led by Andy Schmidt and Gamal Hennessy. Andy began his comics career at Marvel as an editor and in his twenty-year career, he has worked as an editor, writer, and publisher for companies including IDW, Hasbro, DC, Boom, and CEX Publishing. He is the founder of the Comics Experience educational program that has run since 2007 and author of The Insider’s Guide to Creating Comics and Graphic Novels (2008) and The Comics Experience Guide to Writing Comics: Scripting Your Story Ideas from Start to Finish (2018).
Gamal is an attorney, author, and business consultant who has specialized in the comic book industry since 1996 and released The Business of Independent Comic Book Publishing in 2020. Comics Connection will tap into their combined forty years of industry experience and insight.
Comics Connection will provide three levels of service. The first level is free to everyone in the comic book community. It will include both The Comics Connection Podcast and a complimentary newsletter and will discuss the latest news and topics in the comic book industry. The second level is reserved for Comics Connection subscribers who will gain access to the Comics Connection Discord, weekly live question and answer sessions, monthly educational classes, interviews with industry figures, and other resources to help creators navigate their comic careers. There is also a level of optional premium packages that include creative services, professional critiques, business development, legal services, printing, distribution, and publication of finished comics. A full list of the content and services offered by Comics Connection can be found in this video.
“Comics Connection is designed to provide wide-ranging tools for comic creators of every type at every level.” Gamal Hennessy explained. “Andy and I have tried to support comic creators for years with separate, complementary programs. Now we can bring everything together in one package and for a lower overall price.”
“I love working with new and seasoned creators alike and this is the best way to help creators develop their creative and business skills for going into comics,” said Andy Schmidt. “The reality is, even if you just want to collect a check from companies, you still need to understand the business. And as a creator entering into the field today, you’ve got to compete with a glut of extremely talented people. Honing your craft, your skills, and your understanding of the medium itself is likely what will propel you to the top.”
About Comics Connection
Comics Connection is a subscription-based service providing community, education, and professional services for comic creators. It is a joint offering from the Kentucky-based company Comics Experience LLC and New York based Nightlife Publishing LLC.
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Andy Schmidt
Creative Director
Gamal Hennessy
Business Director