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# Surprising beginnings: Journey into community management | Video
- URL: https://www.communityledgrowth.com/journey-into-community-management-video/
- Published: 2024-09-27T10:55:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-09T11:23:10.000Z
- Description: Rick Barcellos, Brand and Community Manager at Growth speaks to us about some of the surprising things new community managers can face when joining the role for the first time.
- Author: Eve Chatfield
- Tags: Video

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