Internship, Social Media

About the Role

You will own VC Arena's (VCA) voice across LinkedIn, X, and Instagram. This involves planning the content calendar, capturing content at events and spaces, writing and publishing posts, and reporting on performance. The goal is to make people want to join VCA. You will work directly with the President and the events fellow, allowing for quick implementation of ideas.

Key Responsibilities

LinkedIn

• Post 3-4 times weekly on the VCA company page, including event recaps, member/founder spotlights, investor insights, and membership announcements.
• Draft posts for the President and team to share from their personal profiles.
• Create short quote graphics and carousels from speaker and panel content.
• Engage with members, sponsors, and partner firms who tag or mention VCA.

X

• Live-post during events like Founder Fight Night, sharing quick takes, photos, and results.
• Join and initiate conversations within the Dallas and national startup and VC communities.
• Share member wins, fundraises, and launches promptly after they are publicly announced.

Instagram

• Shoot and edit Reels, Stories, and carousels at events and within VCA spaces in Victory Park and McKinney.
• Manage Stories during every event and maintain current highlights (Events, Members, Spaces).
• Build anticipation for events through teasers, countdowns, and RSVP pushes to Luma pages.

Across All Platforms

• Maintain a weekly content calendar, with approval by Friday for the following week.
• Repurpose one piece of content for each platform in its native format.
• Promote events, the newsletter, and membership with clear calls to action.
• Track followers, engagement, link clicks, and event RSVPs from social media.
• Share a concise monthly report on social media performance.
• Organize a shared library of photos, videos, logos, and templates.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in marketing, communications, journalism, business, or a similar field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• A portfolio showcasing accounts you've grown, content you've created, or posts you are proud of.
• Strong short-form writing skills with a human, non-corporate tone.
• Proficiency in shooting and editing content on a phone using tools like CapCut, Canva, or similar.
• Availability to attend evening events in Dallas and McKinney, including Founder Fight Night.
• Reliability and ability to meet posting deadlines independently.
• Interest in startups, venture capital, or tech.
• Experience with a scheduling tool like Buffer or Later.
• Basic analytics understanding, including knowledge of engagement rates and their significance.
• Existing connection to the DFW startup scene.

What You Get

• Access to VCA events, founders, and investors.
• Direct mentorship from the President on brand, content, and community building.
• Ownership of three live social media accounts with a portfolio of work and measurable results.
• Workspace access at VCA's Victory Park and McKinney locations.
• A strong reference and introductions within the Dallas startup community.