Community Manager

Praktika; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic language learning startup is seeking a Community Manager to lead engagement in their Discord community and enhance user experiences for thousands of learners. The role involves moderating Discord, organizing language practice events, producing YouTube content, and ensuring consistent brand representation online. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have community management experience, and communicate comfortably on camera. Join now to influence language learning for millions worldwide.

Benefits

Equity via stock options

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellness benefits

Access to AI toolkit

Annual educational budget up to $1,000

Qualifications

• Experience running or growing an online community, preferably on Discord.
• Understanding of language learners through personal experience.
• Ability to balance warmth with authority in community interactions.

Responsibilities

• Own and moderate the Discord community with 16,000+ members.
• Organize and host weekly language practice events.
• Create YouTube content and act as the community's face.
• Align brand representation across various platforms.

Skills

Community management experience

Comfort speaking on camera

Proactivity

Structured organization skills

Strong taste and brand awareness

Job description

About us:

At Praktika we are on a mission to deliver efficient and engaging learning experiences for billions of students worldwide by bridging the gap between learning apps and human tutors.

We have done this by creating a fully automated language tutorship experience powered by generative AI Avatars.

After raising $30 million in Series-A funding, we are growing and looking for a Community Managerto join us! We are a global small team of 40 innovators who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in language learning and tutoring.

In this fast-paced environment we like independent self-starters who can work well in a team as well as unassisted and who enjoy the working environment of an early-stage startup.

About the role:

What you will own:

1. Discord Community

You fully own our Discord with 16,000 members and growing.

• Moderate and structure the community so it feels safe, active, and high quality

• Create rituals, norms, and recurring moments people actually care about

• Work actively with power users, not just announcements and rules

• Turn Discord into a retention and feedback engine, track weekly statistics

2. Weekly Language Events

You run weekly Discord live events focused on speaking practice.

• Organize and host language practice sessions across key languages

• Experiment with formats like speed conversations, challenges, themed sessions

• Make these events fun, not awkward classroom energy

• Turn events into content and moments worth sharing

3. Face of the Community

You are on camera and visible.

• Create YouTube videos with product updates, walk-throughs, and honest reviews

• Present features clearly and confidently

• Be the bridge between product and users, including surfacing feedback internally

• Show personality without making it about you

4. Brand Curation

We have scale - now we need taste and consistency.

• Help define how Praktika sounds, looks, and behaves in community spaces

• Align Discord, YouTube, and social presence into one coherent brand voice

• Push back on bad ideas. Protect the brand. Raise the bar!

• Work closely with marketing in with social media posting
  

What we are looking for from you:

• You are comfortable speaking on camera and do not freeze when recording yourself

• You have run or grown an online community before, ideally on Discord

• You understand language learners because you have been one

• You are structured enough to run weekly programming without chaos

• You have strong taste and know when something feels off brand

• You are proactive. You do not wait for instructions

• You can balance warmth with authority in community spaces

It would be great if you:

• Speak multiple languages

• Are an AI/tech enthusiast and love experimenting with AI products

• Have hosted live events or workshops before

• Have experience with YouTube or long-form video content

• Have worked with consumer apps or creator-led brands

Why should you join Praktika:

We expect dedication and hard work—but we also believe in rewarding it. Our compensation reflects the effort and results you bring to the table.

• Equity that grows with your impact: Equity growth via stock options

• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays

• Yearly off-sites: Last year was in Turkiye!

• Health and wellness benefits to support your overall well-being through Safetywing

• Access to an AI toolkit including ChatGPT, Copilot, and other productivity tools

• Annual educational budget of up to $1,000

We will provide you with feedback throughout the interview process.

Join Praktika and lead the charge in driving exponential growth and innovation. Apply now to be part of a team that is redefining language learning for millions of users worldwide.