WhatIf.ai
Community Growth & Outreach Intern (Work Experience+ Equity) (Anime, Gaming & Fandoms)
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Company Description
WhatIf.ai is an accelerator-backed startup building infrastructure for interactive storytelling and fan experiences. Its rights-aware AI sandbox enables creators, gaming studios, and brands to launch official interactive lore environments for their communities. Powered by a dynamic character engine, users can safely integrate their Original Characters (OCs) into diverse scenarios and instantly generate consistent novels, comics, audio stories, or video outputs. The company is pioneering brand-safe monetization channels for the rapidly growing fan economy, with a focus on anime, gaming, and broader fandoms. WhatIf.ai is backed by the Loughborough University Startup Fund (LUinc), creating opportunities to help shape a new storytelling ecosystem.
Role Description
The Community Growth & Outreach Intern (Work Experience + Equity)
The Community Growth & Outreach Intern (Work Experience + Equity) will support day-to-day community-building efforts across anime, gaming, and fandom-focused channels in a remote internship role. Responsibilities include:
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- Engaging with existing and potential community members on social platforms and forums
- Answering questions
- Gathering feedback
- Helping maintain a welcoming environment
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The intern will assist in outreach campaigns, including:
- Identifying and contacting relevant creators, moderators, and fan communities
- Supporting collaborations or events
Daily tasks may involve:
- Responding to user messages
- Organizing community calls or virtual hangouts
- Drafting short updates or announcements
- Helping track engagement metrics
This role offers hands-on experience in community development within a fast-moving startup environment, with potential for equity participation based on contribution and performance.
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in building relationships in online fandom spaces.
- Community engagement and community management skills for anime, gaming, and fan-focused environments.
- Clear and inclusive communication skills, including comfort interacting via text, voice, and video.
- Customer service skills, with the ability to respond to questions, feedback, and concerns in a respectful and timely manner.
- Familiarity with anime, gaming, and fandom culture, and active experience in online communities (Discord, Reddit, Twitter/X, etc.) is beneficial.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage time effectively, and collaborate across different time zones.
- Interest in startups, interactive storytelling, and AI tools is a plus; prior experience in community roles or fan-led projects is advantageous.
- No specific degree requirements; individuals from diverse educational and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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