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Brand Assistant, Edinburgh International Book Festival

  •  Scotland
  •  ÂŁ20k-25k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes November 5, 2025
  •  Catrina Ball
  •  jobs@edbookfest.co.uk
  • #Festival

Description

Job Summary

The role of Brand Assistant supports the Brand & Audiences team across several of its functions and operations, during both the preparation, live, and wash-up periods of the Festival.

Job Description

Contract -
Fixed-term, full-time (35 hours/week) contra 12 January - late December 2026 (end date to be discussed)

ÂŁ23,000. Salary to raise in line with 2026 Real Living Wage rate (rate to be announced late October 2025)

Key dates -

Schools Programme launch: April 2026 Front List launch and on sale: late April/early May 2026Full Public Programme launch and on sale: mid-June 2026 2026 Festival: 15 - 30 August 2026

Job Requirements

This is a busy and creative position, and requires a high degree of organisation and exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and flexibility. The role requires solid time management skills, an eye for design, and the ability to craft compelling content and copy across a range of channels. The environment is fast paced, so attention to detail and the ability to work quickly and independently are considered important.

Essential -

Experience in creating photo and video content for a range of social channels. Experience in creating high quality written communications . Experience in working events, or other public facing activity/projects. Outstanding organisation, time management, and multi-tasking skills. Strong attention to detail .Strong proofreading skills. The ability to manage workload and meet deadlines under pressure. The ability to translate information into interesting, engaging copy and shaping it to suit a variety of audiences and platforms.

Job Responsibilities

Year-round - Programme preparation, brochure production and launch Supporting the sourcing, gathering, and collating assets from publicists and other sources, ensuring tidy file management and tracking outstanding assets

Assisting in gathering research on invited authors, to inform briefs for external copywriters

Support the upkeep of event information in our database system, which will include busy periods of data inputting.

  • Writing, proof-reading, and editing copy
  • Proofing and reviewing design artwork
  • Taking the lead on brochure distribution and mailings, researching new outlets, devising the distribution plan, tracking stock levels and managing the partner relationships
  • Supporting the set-up and running of launch events and promotional stunts

Digital communications and content creation

General administration and team support

During the Festival - Digital communications and content creation

Site signage

Site logistics and support

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How to Apply

Please complete the online application, using the links on our website : edbookfest.co.uk/about-us/jobs

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