Carolin Wendt
About Carolin Wendt
Carolin Wendt is a Senior Community Manager at CD PROJEKT RED, where she has been instrumental in executing various video formats and managing community engagement initiatives since 2019. She holds a PhD in Diplomacy & International Affairs and has extensive experience in community management, event design, and creator collaborations.
Work at CD Projekt Red
Carolin Wendt has been serving as the Senior Community Manager at CD PROJEKT RED since 2019. In this role, she has scripted and executed various video formats, including live streams, developer Q&As, sketches, and event videos. Her work involves collaboration with video editors, voice actors, and hosts to create engaging content for the community. Wendt also conceptualized and launched the global Cyberpunk 2077 Tumblr channel, where she developed unique campaigns in partnership with social and marketing teams.
Education and Expertise
Carolin Wendt has an extensive educational background. She studied at Technische Universität Dresden, where she earned a Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.) in Political Science and German Philology from 2010 to 2013. She later pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) in European Political Science at Technische Universität Chemnitz from 2013 to 2016. Wendt is currently working towards a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Diplomacy & International Affairs at EUCLID, with an expected completion in 2025. Additionally, she studied abroad at the University of Otago, achieving a Certificate of Proficiency in 2014.
Background
Carolin Wendt has developed a diverse skill set through her academic and professional experiences. Her background in political science and international affairs complements her role in community management within the gaming industry. Wendt's experience includes project management and budget negotiations, which she has applied in various creator collaborations across genres such as cosplay, beauty, edutainment, music, and gaming.
Achievements
Wendt has successfully designed and executed the Samurai Tour 2019 for Cyberpunk 2077, which involved organizing events in seven cities across three countries, engaging over 14,700 community members. She has also initiated and managed various creator collaborations, demonstrating her ability to integrate sponsorships and oversee project management effectively. Her contributions have significantly enhanced community engagement and outreach for CD PROJEKT RED.