6 of the most exciting festival job vacancies in Edinburgh right now

If you want to work in the exciting world of festivals, here are the best Edinburgh vacancies (Photo: Shutterstock)

Edinburgh is undoubtedly a festival city, with multiple exciting cultural events going on throughout the summer, as well as others both earlier and later in the year.

If you want to work in the demanding but exciting world of festivals, here are some of the most interesting vacancies for Edinburgh festivals currently on offer.

Projects Officer, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

This fixed term role will focus on making the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as accessible as possible for all.

Duties will range from advising Fringe venues on how to make their spaces wheelchair friendly to managing a theatre captioning project.

Apply here: edfringe.com

Events Coordinator, Edinburgh International Film Festival

Any highly organised individuals with events experience should apply for this part-time, fixed contract role at Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Supporting the Events Manager, the right person will help to arrange and host all of EIFF's star-studded events, including the Opening Night Party, the Industry Ceilidh and the Closing Night Party.

Apply here: edfilmfest.org.uk

Digital & Social Marketing Manager, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

If you've got at least two years' worth of proven digital marketing experience, this temporary position with the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival could be for you.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing all of the festival's digital assets and effective online promotion.

Apply here: edinburghjazzfestival.com

You could work behind the scenes at Edinburgh International Book Festival (Photo: Shutterstock)

Freelance Programme Assistant, Edinburgh Art Festival

Edinburgh Art Festival are on the hunt for someone to take on this hands-on role on a temporary freelance basis.

From programme planning and development to administration duties and even assisting with the installation of exhibitions, you'll certainly be kept busy.

Apply here: edinburghartfestival.com

Audience Development Officer (Maternity Cover), Edinburgh International Book Festival

Longer-lasting than many festival job offerings, this position with Edinburgh International Book Festival needs someone who can identify opportunities for broadening and increasing audiences,

Those applying should have at least two years’ experience of working in a live event-based marketing role.

Apply here: edbookfest.co.uk

Press and Marketing Assistant Internship, Edinburgh International Film Festival

This paid internship with EIFF is best suited to candidates pursuing a career in marketing and communications, particularly in a film related or arts environment.

Assisting the marketing team, the successful applicant will do everything from helping to develop creative campaigns to liaising with members of the press.

Apply here: edfilmfest.org.uk