Melissa Chaplin
About Melissa Chaplin
Melissa Chaplin is a Business Development Manager at Jam.gg, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in marketing, community management, and content creation, with experience in various roles across the gaming industry.
Work at Jam.gg
Melissa Chaplin has served as the Business Development Manager at Jam.gg since 2022. In this role, she focuses on fostering partnerships and driving business growth within the gaming industry. Based in London, United Kingdom, she contributes to the company's strategic initiatives and helps in expanding its market presence.
Previous Roles in the Gaming Industry
Prior to her current position, Melissa held various roles in the gaming sector. She was an Ambassador for Women in Games WIGJ from 2020 to 2021, where she advocated for gender diversity in the gaming industry. Additionally, she worked as the Head of Client Strategy at Game If You Are from 2020 to 2021, and as a Community Manager at SALIX GAMES LTD in 2019. Her experience includes managing community engagement and developing marketing strategies for games.
Content Creation and Marketing Expertise
Melissa has a strong background in content creation and marketing. While working at ORA Pearls as Head of Marketing and Public Relations in 2019, she created original content using Adobe Creative Suite, including videos and brand assets. She also served as a Content Writer for HuffPost from 2017 to 2018, where she honed her writing and communication skills. Her marketing strategies included work on the game 'Dance of Death, Du Lac and Fey'.
Educational Background
Melissa Chaplin has an extensive educational background. She studied at Durham University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from 2009 to 2012, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International and Intercultural Communication from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, she completed a short course in Japanese at SOAS University of London in 2021.
Community Management Experience
Melissa has significant experience in community management. She worked as a Global Community Manager for Common Objective in 2019, where she managed community and social media accounts across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Discord, and Steam. Her role involved representing game developers to the player community, enhancing player engagement and fostering a sense of community.