ANIME Programming & Activities Intern

About ANIME Impulse

ANIME Impulse is a vibrant pop culture festival celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, and digital creators.

The Role

Seeking an energetic, organized, and creative Programming & Activities Intern to support the event programming team. This role involves developing, coordinating, and executing stage programming, cosplay contests, fan activities, and community-driven experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Cosplay Contest Planning & Execution: Assist in developing and producing cosplay competitions, including contestant registration, competition guidelines, judging coordination, rehearsal schedules, backstage logistics, and awards presentations.
• Stage & Program Support: Help plan, schedule, and execute main stage and secondary stage programming, including guest panels, Q&As, music performances, cosplay showcases, and special events.
• Fan Activities & Live Hosting: Brainstorm, organize, and potentially host interactive fan experiences, including anime trivia, live gameshows, cosplay gatherings, gaming activities, and community workshops.
• Event & Talent Coordination: Coordinate participants, communicate with guests and performers, prepare run-of-show documents, and manage programming schedules.
• Community Engagement: Stay informed about anime, gaming, cosplay, and pop culture trends to identify programming opportunities.
• Onsite Event Operations: Support stage managers, coordinate contestant and performer check-ins, manage backstage transitions, and assist with live event logistics.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Fandom Savvy: Familiar with anime, gaming, cosplay, Asian pop culture, and convention communities.
• Event-Minded & Organized: Detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident Communicator: Comfortable interacting with attendees, contestants, performers, and industry guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Creative & Proactive: Excited to contribute original programming ideas and take initiative.
• Team-Oriented & Adaptable: Able to collaborate across departments, respond to changing event needs, and remain composed during live productions.

Bonus Points

• Previous experience planning, staffing, volunteering, or coordinating conventions, festivals, student events, or community activities.
• Experience hosting, emceeing, moderating panels, performing, or speaking in front of audiences.
• Familiarity with cosplay contests, masquerades, competition formats, or judging processes.
• Basic understanding of stage management, AV/production setups, or run-of-show documentation.
• Experience coordinating volunteers, event participants, or community groups.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, spreadsheets, or event planning tools.

Flexible work from home options available.