community manager
/kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈmænɪdʒər/
CommonThe person at a game or tech company whose job is to communicate with the player base and manage public-facing channels.
Often used with sympathy. Gamers frequently distinguish between blaming the CM versus blaming the devs or publisher.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | the community manager is genuinely trying, the problem is above their pay grade | The CM is not responsible for the decisions causing backlash. | reddit, 2024 |
| 02 | imagine being the community manager right now lmao | The CM is in a very difficult position because of something the studio did. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | the CM just posted and said they're aware of the bug | An official acknowledgment came from the studio's community rep. | reddit, 2024 |
| 04 | stop harrassing the community manager they don't make the patches | The CM has no control over the decisions the community is angry about. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- Referring to the person who runs a game's official Discord or social channels.
- Expressing sympathy for someone handling angry players.
- Noting a response or announcement from the studio's public face.
Do not use it when
- You mean a Discord server moderator with no studio affiliation.Use “mod” instead.
- You mean the game's lead developer or designer.Use “dev” instead.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
The role formalized in the early 2000s with the rise of online games and official forums. Gained cultural significance in gaming slang as studios moved to Discord and social media for player communication.
- First seen
- 2000s
- Confidence
- medium
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https://slang.fyi/community-managerUpdated: 2026-08-28License: CC BY 4.0