For hackathons, the limited 48-72 hour submission window creates a unique opportunity to generate positive FOMO (fear of missing out) among your audience. The time constraint transforms the hiring process from a standard job application into an exciting community event.
The most successful hackathons on our platform feel like special events rather than job listings - which is precisely why we designed the hackathon page to have that event RSVP feel. When promoted effectively, your hackathon becomes:
- A limited-time opportunity that creates urgency
- A community challenge that talented fans eagerly participate in
- A way for your audience to directly showcase their skills to you
- A celebration of your channel's growth and future potential
Your audience knows your content, style, and voice better than anyone. They're already invested in your success and eager to be part of your journey.
When you promote your hackathon, it transforms from just another job listing into an exciting community challenge where talented fans can showcase their skills directly to you.
Promoting your hackathon to your audience delivers substantial benefits that directly impact your hiring success. Understanding why this matters can help you make the most of the opportunity.
How To Hype Your Hackathon
To get the most from promoting your hackathon:
1. Keep It Simple
A brief mention in a video or a single social media post is often sufficient - you don't need an elaborate campaign!
2. Be Authentic
Share why you're growing your team and what you're looking for in a genuine way.
3. Highlight the Opportunity
Frame it as a chance for talented followers to turn their passion for your content into a career.
4. Create FOMO
Emphasize the limited submission window to generate urgency - "Only 48 hours to show me what you've got!"
5. Claim your free marketing materials!
We're happy to create custom promotional graphics for your social channels. Simply ask your Roster support contact or email support@joinroster.co to reach out to our Creator Support Team.
Graphics we've created for other creators
While Roster will promote your hackathon within our platform to our talent pool, combining this with your own promotion creates a powerful synergy. Our system alerts qualified Roster users, while your promotion reaches those who already understand and love your content - often the perfect candidates who just haven't considered applying until now.
The brief effort of promotion often yields returns many times over in submission quality and quantity, making it one of the most valuable steps in your hiring process. We've consistently seen that creators who give their hackathon even a quick mention on their channels get dramatically better results in both quantity and quality of submissions.
Proven Success Story
Yes Theory (9M subscribers) promoted their Short Form Video Editor hackathon through a simple Instagram Reels that:
- Generated over 340 registrations for their hackathon
- Received more than 240,000 views on their announcement reel
- Created positive hype in their comments
- Resulted in finding an editor who perfectly matched their style
- Provided content that their audience found interesting and engaging
While Roster will promote your hackathon within our platform to our talent pool, combining this with your own promotion creates a powerful synergy. Our system alerts qualified Roster users, while your promotion reaches those who already understand and love your content - often the perfect candidates who just haven't considered applying until now.
The brief effort of promotion often yields returns many times over in submission quality and quantity, making it one of the most valuable steps in your hiring process. We've consistently seen that creators who give their hackathon even a quick mention on their channels get dramatically better results in both quantity and quality of submissions.
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