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Online community managers provide and maintain an interactive environment facilitated by applications such as social media, forums and wikis. They maintain the relations between different digital communities.

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Competences
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Groups
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Optional
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corporate social responsibility

The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.

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corporate sustainability

A business practice to conduct long-term sustainable growth by seeking environmental, economic, and social strategies as its three main pillars.

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keywords in digital content

The digital tools to conduct keyword research. The information retrieval systems identify the content of a document guided by keywords and metadata.

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market pricing

Price volatility according to market and price elasticity, and the factors which influence pricing trends and changes in the market in the long and short term.

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online moderation techniques

The strategies and methods used to interact online and moderate online users and groups.

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authoring software

The software that provides pre-programmed elements which allow the development of interactive multimedia applications in order to edit, structure and lay out content intended for publication.

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brand marketing techniques

The methods and systems used in researching and establishing a brand identity for marketing purposes.

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content marketing strategy

The process of creation and share of media and publishing content in order to acquire customers.

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digital media

The set of medias that are transmitted through electronic devices.

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market research

The processes, techniques, and purposes comprised in the first step for developing marketing strategies such as the collection of information about customers and the definition of segments and targets.

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marketing mix

Principle of marketing that describes the four fundamental elements in marketing strategies which are the product, the place, the price and the promotion.

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marketing principles

The principles of managing the relationship between consumers and products or services for the purpose of increasing sales and improving advertising techniques.

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pricing strategies

The techniques, theories, and commonly accepted strategies regarding pricing of goods. The relation between pricing strategies and outcomes in the market such as profitability maximisation, deterrence of newcomers, or increase of market share.

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web analytics

The characteristics, tools and techniques for measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of web data to get information on the users' behaviour and to improve the performance of a website.

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Essential skills and competences 38 competences

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develop online community plan

Create the community's plan to grow the online community, build usage, retain recent users and increase the user's participation.

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manage content development projects

Plan and implement the creation, delivery and management of digital or printed content, develop a system that describes the entire editorial content development and publishing process and use ICT tools to support the process.

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translate requirement concepts into content

Develop digital content by following given requirements and guidelines.

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align efforts towards business development

Synchronise the efforts, plans, strategies, and actions carried out in departments of companies towards the growth of business and its turnover. Keep business development as the ultimate outcome of any effort of the company.

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analyse consumer buying trends

Analyse buying habits or currently prevalent customer behaviour.

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analyse customer service surveys

Analyse results from surveys completed by passengers/customer. Analyse results to identify trends and draw conclusions.

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analyse external factors of companies

Perform research and analysis of the external factor pertaining to companies such as consumers, position in the market, competitors, and political situation.

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analyse internal factors of companies

Research and understand various internal factors that influence the operation of companies such as its culture, strategic foundation, products, prices, and available resources.

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analyse work-related written reports

Read and comprehend job-related reports, analyse the content of reports and apply findings to daily work operations.

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apply social media marketing

Employ website traffic of social media such as Facebook and Twitter to generate attention and participation of existing and potential customers through discussion forums, web logs, microblogging and social communities for gaining a quick overview or insight into topics and opinions in the social web and handle inbound leads or inquiries.

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build trust

Express intentions and behaviour in a coherent and transparent manner, inviting reciprocity and establishing the grounds for a trusting and reliable connection between people and teams.

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carry out forum moderation

Supervise communication activity on a web forum and other discussion platforms by assessing if the content adheres to forum regulations, enforcing rules of conduct, and ensuring the forum remains free of illegal material and conflict.

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collaborate in the development of marketing strategies

Work together with a group of professionals to develop marketing strategies performing market analysis and financial viability while staying aligned with the company's goals.

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coordinate marketing plan actions

Manage the overview of the marketing actions such as the marketing planning, internal financial resource granting, advertising materials, implementation, control, and communication efforts.

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create annual marketing budget

Make the calculation of both the income and expenditures that are expected to be paid over the coming year concerning the marketing related activities such as advertising, selling and delivering products to people.

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create content title

Come up with an appealing title that draws people's attention to the content of your article, story or publication.

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define measurable marketing objectives

Outline the measurable performance indicators of the marketing plan such as market share, customer value, brand awareness, and sales revenues. Follow up on the progress of these indicators during the development of the marketing plan.

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develop digital content

Create and edit digital content in different formats, express oneself through digital means.

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develop professional network

Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.

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This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
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evaluate marketing content

Revise, assess, align, and approves marketing material and content defined in the marketing plan. Evaluate written word, images, print or video advertisements, public speeches, and statements in accordance with the marketing objectives.

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follow up online user requests

Take feedback from online visitors and take actions that address their requests according to their specific needs.

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identify potential markets for companies

Observe and analyse market research findings in order to determine promising and profitable markets. Consider the firm's specific advantage and match it with markets where such value proposition is missing.

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impart business plans to collaborators

Diffuse, present, and communicate business plans and strategies to managers, employees making sure that objectives, actions, and important messages are properly conveyed.

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integrate marketing strategies with the global strategy

Integrate the marketing strategy and its elements such as the market definition, competitors, price strategy, and communication with the general guidelines of the global strategy of the company.

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integrate strategic foundation in daily performance

Reflect on the strategic foundation of companies, meaning their mission, vision, and values in order to integrate this foundation in the performance of the job position.

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manage feedback

Provide feedback to others. Evaluate and respond constructively and professionally to critical communication from colleagues and customers.

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manage profitability

Regularly review sales and profit performance.

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perform market research

Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.

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perform online data analysis

Analyse online experiences and online data for purposes of understanding user behaviour, triggers of online attention, and other factors that could optimise webpage development and exposure.

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plan marketing campaigns

Develop a method to promote a product through different channels, such as television, radio, print and online platforms, social media with the aim to communicate and deliver value to customers.

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plan marketing strategy

Determine the objective of the marketing strategy whether it is for establishing image, implementing a pricing strategy, or raising awareness of the product. Establish approaches of marketing actions to ensure that goals are achieved efficiently and over a long term.

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provide written content

Communicate information in written form via digital or print media according to the needs of the target group. Structure the content according to specifications and standards. Apply grammar and spelling rules.

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research website users

Record and analyse website traffic by distributing surveys or using e-commerce and analytics. Identify the needs and preferences of target visitors in order to apply marketing strategies to increase website traffic.

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study sales levels of products

Collect and analyse sales levels of products and services in order to use this information for determining the quantities to be produced in the following batches, customer feedback, price trends, and the efficiency of sales methods.

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track key performance indicators

Identify the quantifiable measures that a company or industry uses to gauge or compare performance in terms of meeting their operational and strategic goals, using preset performance indicators.

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use content management system software

Use software that allows publishing, editing and modifying content as well as maintenance from a central interface.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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use e-services

Participate in society through the use of public and private digital services. Seek opportunities for self-empowerment and for participatory citizenship through appropriate digital technologies.

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Includes e-commerce, e-governance, e-banking, e-health services and online payment activities.
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Optional knowledge 4 competences

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information confidentiality

The mechanisms and regulations which allow for selective access control and guarantee that only authorised parties (people, processes, systems and devices) have access to data, the way to comply with confidential information and the risks of non-compliance.

digital
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behavioural science

The investigation and analysis of subject behaviour through regulated and lifelike observations and disciplined scientific experiments.

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business intelligence

The tools used to transform large amounts of raw data into relevant and helpful business information.

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content development processes

The specialised techniques used to design, write, compile, edit and organise digital content, such as text, graphics and videos for publishing purposes.

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Optional skills and competences 7 competences

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identify ICT user needs

Determine the needs and requirements of ICT users of a specific system by applying analytical methods, such as target group analysis.

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Cross-sector

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conduct search engine optimisation

Execute optimal marketing research and strategies on search engine processes, also known as search engine marketing (SEM), in order to increase online traffic and website exposure.

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develop inclusive communication material

Develop inclusive communication resources. Provide appropriate accessible digital, print and signage information and apply the appropriate language to support the representation and inclusion of people with disabilities. Make websites and online facilities accessible, e.g., ensuring compatibility with screen readers.

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identify technological needs

Assess needs and identify digital tools and possible technological responses to address them. Adjust and customise digital environments to personal needs (e.g. accessibility).

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manage content metadata

Apply content management methods and procedures to define and use metadata concepts, such as the data of creation, in order to describe, organise and archive content such as documents, video and audio files, applications and images.

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manage schedule of tasks

Maintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.

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use personal organization software

Use software tools, such as calendars, to-do lists, time-tracking, contact lists, to help in managing personal efficiency.

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