Communications Manager

We are seeking to appoint an experienced individual to the position of Communications Manager, reporting to the Head of Marketing, Communications and Sponsorship.

This is a fixed-term position which will lead on proactive pitching to local, national and international media. Leading up to and during the Fringe, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society provides a Media Office for journalists and participants – the successful candidate will also lead on delivering this function. The Media Office team consists of the Head of Marketing, Communications and Sponsorship and a small team of seasonal support staff.

The rate of pay for this post is £16.50 per hour.

Normal working hours 35 hours a week, worked from 10:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. In the run up to and during the festival you may be required to work additional days and hours.

During the festival when the Media Office is operational you will be expected to work a six-day week. There is no overtime entitlement, but the Society does maintain a TOIL policy for additional hours worked.

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