Our Project Manager Schan, started out looking for a Media Production job, when stumbling upon this job posting on Kalibrr, a tech company looking for a Project Manager for Devs. Initially, he thought it was similar to how Media Production works but when the CEO, Ragde Falcis, interviewed him, he said that it was a mismatch and they're looking for someone else who has experience with a tech company. While he wasn't fit for the position he applied for, his hiring began ChatGenie’s foray into their own content creation team.

As the Project Manager for Content & Creatives, he is in charge of the overall Marketing production process. He works to ensure smooth-flowing traffic when it comes to project creation and ensures that we produce enough content for our socials and website (like this article!). He works closely with the team’s writers, graphic designers, and our community manager. With offline events back this year, he is also in charge of the Production Logistics.

Schan started his career as a Community Content Creator. Back in college, he never really saw himself doing a full office job since he really enjoyed the rush and creative process when working in production. But then he realized, he felt fulfilled by working in this field - both career-wise and as a fan.

Taking on this job was a big step for him as it allowed him to unlock his skills in content creation, particularly for a tech company. He joined the company back in August 2021. ChatGenie is a hundred-times different from working in Media and Events Production. With his previous jobs, he never had the privilege to set boundaries in regard to his personal time. But here, the work-life balance that he was looking for is well given. He is also able to express his creative freedom with the help of a healthy and collaborative team and working environment.

“I don't think there's much difference with working for a tech startup in terms of the creative side. For ChatGenie, we highly encourage everyone to create engaging content for the audience to feel the message through visuals. I think that can be very tricky and the process puts your creativity to the test especially because you offer a sales platform.”

“When creating content, I always start with a topic then, from there, start with the entire plan. Here at ChatGenie, we always aim to be cohesive with our content across platforms.  I always keep in mind that each platform has a different approach and set of audiences.”

As part of this series, we get to ask each member of the team five rapid-fire questions to spice things up. Keep reading as some of the answers might surprise you.

If you weren't working here, what job would you have?

If I wasn’t in ChatGenie, I would probably keep on doing production work as a freelancer.

What are your ChatGenie merchant top picks?

Ever since I started working with ChatGenie, my love for Marikina Bakery has always been inexplainable. Hahaha!

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

I can't live without bread. Bread has a wide variety so hindi ako magugutom at mauumay :D

Who inspires you the most?

Of course, bills. jk HAHAHAHA! Other than family and friends, what inspires me the most are the men, women, gays and the rest of LGBTQIA+ community who strive in their chosen fields. I draw inspiration from them and they inspire me to love my work more and be thankful for life.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be?

I always have this fantasy. I see myself living in a countryside, near the beach.  ✨

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