The Press Coordinator will be responsible for the press and media team enquiries and coordination during the Fringe planning and delivery periods and leading successful PR campaigns for co-productions.
Reports To: PR Manager and Marketing Manager
Based at: GB head office, GB Fringe Venues with flexibility for home/remote working except during event periods
Contract type: Freelance contract or Fixed Term contract
Date: June - September 2026
Contract Fee: £14.50/hour pro rata
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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the PR Manager with the PR campaign for Gilded Balloon productions & co-productions.
* Alongside the PR Manager, build, maintain, and utilise strong, effective relationships with members of the press and media, including those in national/local papers, television, and online publications, influencers and influencer talent agencies.
* Oversee the creation of press releases with the Gilded Balloon brand and company objectives in mind, working with the Marketing Manager to identify key dates in the lead up to and during the event period.
* Identify and maximise any opportunities to gain press coverage for all shows in Gilded Balloon’s Fringe programme with guidance from the PR Manager.
* Support the Press Officer and other departments to coordinate filming and photography requests from press as well as other visiting companies, liaising with teams to ensure protocols are followed.
* Implement software or processes to collate and manage all media coverage of the Gilded Balloon and its shows, ensuring the Press Officer is able to report monthly or regular reports.
* Manage the Press Officer to oversee the press tickets and cuttings processes for Gilded Balloon and all of its shows.
* Act as a main point of contact in the press team for artists and their PR’s enabling them to generate their own coverage in the media with the broad aim of increasing ticket sales for all shows.
* Proactively see all Gilded Balloon productions and co-productions at previews, WIPs or early on in the Fringe, in order to support, sell and identify unique opportunities for each.
How to Apply…
To apply for this role, please read the full job description on our website 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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