Storytelling PR are currently looking for a Senior Publicist to join us for a period of maternity cover for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.
We work from buzzy and busy offices in Summerhall, Edinburgh and our team operate the Summerhall Arts Press Office here in Summerhall, as well as our working roster of Fringe clients. Storytelling PR provides a challenging and exciting environment to work in, requiring a range of skills and personal qualities and encouraging professional and personal growth.
This role requires candidates with an amazing contact list; interest in representing some of the world’s most progressive artists in the world’s largest arts festival. Experience of working in a press office and publicity experience in a busy environment is essential. Specific experience in culture and arts PR is not essential but a keen interest in seeing the work our artists present, following comedy, theatre and performance art from around the world definitely is!
We appreciate that this is a short term contract, our priority is to find a member of the team who has experience, the passion for live art and interest in working within a dynamic team throughout a busy festival.
The deadline for applications is 6pm, Wednesday 27th May 2026
Interviews will be held the w/b Monday 8th June 2026.
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