Social Media Coordinator

Job Title: Social Media Team

Division: Communications

Department: Social Media

Reports to: Social Media Manager

Position Type: Unpaid Volunteer

Location: Remote with occasional in-person meetings (location-dependent), expected to be on-site during convention dates, including the day before and the day after for setup and teardown.

About Anthro SoCal
Anthro SoCal is a community-driven convention celebrating furry fandom through art, performance, gaming, and social connection. Our success depends on the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteer team. Anthro SoCal was formally known as Another Furry Con in 2024-2025.

Position Overview
The Social Media Team member is the digital face and voice of the convention, broadcasting the energy, excitement, and community of the event to the world in real time. In this staff-level role, you are responsible for monitoring feeds, creating engaging posts, and directly interacting with attendees across platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, BlueSky, and Telegram. You are a crucial link for real-time information – sharing schedule updates, highlighting cool moments on the floor, and answering public questions. If you are a naturally creative storyteller who can maintain a fun, on-brand tone while navigating fast-paced internet spaces, you will thrive in this role.

Time Commitment

Year-round: 5-10 Hours Per Month

As convention approaches: Typically 3-5 hours per week, depending on support volume

Convention weekend: On-site presence is required with flexible hours

Pre and post-convention: On-site presence is preferred to assist with setup and teardown capture the day before and the day after the event

Key Responsibilities
Your shift will combine real-time content creation, community engagement, and informational broadcasting:

Live Content Creation: Capture and post real-time updates, photos, and short-form videos directly from the convention floor, panels, and main stage events to generate excitement and engagement

Community Engagement: Actively monitor public tags, comments, and direct messages to interact with attendees, boost positive fan content, and foster a welcoming online community

Informational Broadcasting: Work closely with the Marketing and Programming teams to quickly draft and post critical updates, schedule changes, line reminders, or emergency announcements across all platforms

Brand Voice Amplification: Ensure every post, reply, and caption strictly aligns with the convention's established tone, humor, messaging, and community guidelines

Trend & Meme Monitoring: Keep a finger on the pulse of current fandom trends, adapting to highlight the convention’s unique culture

Qualifications
Required:

Punctuality & Shift Reliability: Strict adherence to your scheduled coverage times. Because the convention floor moves fast and social media never sleeps, being on time and ready to post is essential

Aptitude for Learning: A proven ability to quickly learn the convention's style guide, platform-specific posting workflows, and crisis communication protocols

Digital Communication Skills: Excellent short-form writing skills, including a strong grasp of grammar, internet culture, and how to convey information concisely and enthusiastically

Problem-Solving under Pressure: The ability to "think on your feet" when a schedule changes unexpectedly, drafting clear updates rapidly while maintaining a calm, reassuring public demeanor

Preferred:

Social Media Experience: Prior experience running a brand, club, event, or high-engagement personal account on modern social media platforms

Mobile Multimedia Creation: Comfort using a smartphone to take high-quality photos, record steady video clips, and quickly edit them using built-in platform tools or apps (like CapCut or Canva)

Fandom & Convention Knowledge: A deep understanding of convention culture, community inside jokes, and the specific dynamics that make fan-driven event feeds thrive

What We Offer
While this is an unpaid volunteer position, we provide:

Free convention membership and staff perks

Staff hospitality (meals/snacks during your shifts at-con)

Exclusive staff events and social opportunities

Recognition in convention materials

Experience in event management and team leadership

A supportive, creative community environment

References and recommendation letters upon request

Anthro SoCal is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, experiences, and skill levels. All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

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