The Press & Marketing Assistant will assist in the delivery of Gilded Balloon’s Fringe marketing and press campaigns in the lead up to and during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.
Reports To: Marketing Manager
Based at: GB head office, GB Fringe Venues with flexibility for home/remote working except during event periods
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Date: July - September 2026
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Terms: Hours will vary depending on the project period and a schedule of work will be agreed in advance. Planning weeks will require between 14 - 35 hours per week, starting lower and increasing closer to the festival. During the Festival Fringe event period contract hours required will increase to a maximum of 42 hours per week.
About the role
The Press & Marketing Assistant will assist in the delivery of Gilded Balloon’s Fringe marketing and press campaigns in the lead up to and during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.
Key Duties and responsibilities
* Assist the press and marketing teams with the development, planning and implementation of strategies to raise awareness of the Gilded Balloon brand, our venues, shows and events.
* Assist with producing a wide range of marketing collateral including print, outdoor and digital with colleagues and external suppliers.
* Assist with the installation of on-site branding in line with venue signage and poster board plans.
* Assist with monitoring, logging and reporting press coverage.
* Keep review boards up to date at each venue.
* Greet and welcome artists, agents and journalists in the onsite office.
* Support with ad hoc design work during the festival such as listings, review flashes and digital screens.
* Support during press and marketing events during the festival including our press launch and closing party.
* Building and copywriting email newsletters throughout the festival, highlighting upcoming shows, events, ticket deals and general updates.
* Complete other reasonable office duties as required.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please visit our website to view the full job description then send your CV and a short covering letter to marketing@gildedballoon.co.uk.
The deadline is Friday 10 April 2026 at 12:00.
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