Are you a community-building pro?

About the role:

That Fangirl Life is a vibrant online platform that celebrates female fandom and champions the voices of women and non-binary fans across music, TV, film, and pop culture. Our content is created by a dynamic team of passionate writers from all walks of life – and we’re on the lookout for an Editorial Community Manager to help nurture, uplift, and grow this creative collective.

In this exciting new role, you’ll be the go-to person for our contributor network – providing guidance, support and structure for everyone involved. We’re looking for someone who thrives on connecting people, sparking creativity, and making others feel seen and celebrated.

You’ll work closely with the editorial team to encourage great ideas and keep our writing community energised, productive, and proud of the work they’re doing.

Responsibilities

• Content creation – You’ll be responsible for creating scroll-stopping graphics and copy to increase engagement within the network
• Sharing updates – Keep writers in the loop on editorial themes, publishing schedules, deadlines, and opportunities to contribute across channels
• Keeping morale high – Celebrate all wins, big and small. Highlight standout articles, shout out new contributors, and regularly share positive feedback and engagement stats to show impact
• Knowledge sharing – The network is for helping writers at all stages of their careers continue to learn and grow. Sharing your knowledge will be key to this role!
• Managing deadlines – Part of this role will involve working closely with the wider editorial team to ensure that submission deadlines are met on time
• Feedback loop – Act as a bridge between writers and the editorial team—gathering insights, suggestions, and any community needs or concerns

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills with great attention to detail
• You’re highly organised and a self-starter
• You have a pulse on fandom culture and a genuine interest in music, pop culture, and the communities that form around them
• You’ve got a background in writing, journalism, digital media, or community management
• Bonus points if you’ve contributed to That Fangirl Life or similar fan-led platforms before!

Why join us?

• Be part of a passionate, supportive team making space for unheard voices in fandom
• Shape the heart of our writer community and help others thrive creatively
• Flexible, remote-first working that fits around your life and other commitments
• A chance to build experience in digital media, community leadership, and editorial development

Please note that this role is voluntary and therefore unpaid. Estimated time commitment each week is no more than 5 hrs.

Deadline for applications is Thursday 17 April 2025.