Festival Campaigns & Editorial Associate

Edinburgh International Festival; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural festival organization is seeking a Campaigns & Editorial Assistant for a temporary full-time position from March to September 2026, based in Edinburgh. The role involves assisting with the production of marketing materials, drafting and proofreading content, and coordinating promotional efforts for the upcoming festival. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, strong writing abilities, and a passion for the arts. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a renowned arts event promoting diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Work within a creative team

Involvement in high-profile events

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing or editorial roles preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Understanding of arts and cultural sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and production of contextualising materials.
• Contact artists for information and approvals.
• Draft copy and proofread Festival publications.
• Produce promotional collateral and social media content.
• Support audience feedback management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong writing and proofreading abilities

Research skills

Social media proficiency

Organizational skills

Job description

A leading cultural festival organization is seeking a Campaigns & Editorial Assistant for a temporary full-time position from March to September 2026, based in Edinburgh. The role involves assisting with the production of marketing materials, drafting and proofreading content, and coordinating promotional efforts for the upcoming festival. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, strong writing abilities, and a passion for the arts. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a renowned arts event promoting diversity and inclusion.