Editorial Manager

Edinburgh International Festival; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural organization based in Edinburgh is seeking an Editorial Manager to oversee the production and quality of various printed materials and online content. The role involves project management of souvenir programmes, coordination with writers and designers, and ensuring high standards of editing. Candidates should have relevant experience in publication management and a commitment to representing the organization’s core values. The position is temporary full-time until September 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management for publications.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to coordinate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage production of souvenir programmes and freesheets.
• Collaborate with Senior Editor on content and style.
• Coordinate interviews and audio introductions.

Job description

The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated Editorial Manager to join the team. We want you to help us deliver this unparalleled celebration of the performing arts, which brings some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world.
EIF is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and applications from candidates of all communities and backgrounds. Inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, this is a key focus for us across our staff, our artists, and our audiences.
To increase the diversity of our staff, our recruitment includes the Rooney Rule - regarding ethnicity – and Disability Confident Scheme for interviews. For more information go to our website.

The Role:

To project manage the production, proofing, printing and distribution of all printed elements of our contextualising plan – our souvenir programmes and freesheets. Alongside this to liaise with the relevant parties on the production and proofing of our audio-intros, The Warm-Up and our online essays; alongside welcome and interpretation messaging on surtitling screens.

Job Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Project managing the production of souvenir programmes and freesheets including liaison with companies on content and approvals; liaison with external writers; internal liaison on content and approvals; and liaison with designers and printers.
• Working with the Senior Editor on commissioning, writing, editing and proofreading the International Festival’s souvenir programmes and freesheets plus online essays, ensuring the delivery of consistent high quality and cohesive style.
• Coordinating internal and external amends and working to apply them with the Design Team.
• Working with the Senior Editor and production company to coordinate interviews and recordings for The Warm Up, our audio introductions.
• Working closely with the Digital & Communications Team on scripting, asset collation, approval, music licensing and promotion of The Warm Up and online essays.
• Working with the Senior Editor and the music department on the coordination of welcome screens and interpretation messaging for surtitling of classical concerts.
• Brand & Campaigns department administration and archiving as required.
• Support the Digital and Communications team on media and social media monitoring during key busy periods.
• Confidently represent the International Festival’s core brand values and personality in all areas of your work.

Due to the high volume of applications received for this role, it is possible the job opening will close before the application closing date. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications:

Monday 19 January 2026, 09:00am

Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland.
Registered charity number SC004694.

Status:

• Temporary, full time (3 March to 11 September)