Festival Marketing Officer - Sonica

Cryptic is looking for a creative and proactive Festival Marketing Officer to work on this year’s Sonica Festival in Glasgow.

Established in 1994, we are Scotland’s award‑winning internationally renowned home of audiovisual performances and experimentation. Based in Glasgow but with a global outlook, we present and promote the most dynamic talents of today and tomorrow as they explore live music, visual and digital arts.

Sonica Glasgow is Scotland’s leading 11‑day biennial festival of audiovisual art and experimental music, produced by Cryptic. For over a decade, Sonica has presented pioneering work at the intersection of sound, image and architecture, transforming venues across Glasgow into immersive environments that challenge and inspire audiences.

You will support the Head of Marketing and Communications to develop and deliver marketing, communications and audience development strategy to meet audience and financial targets for Sonica Festival 2026 and wider Cryptic aims.

• Develop and deliver marketing, communications, and audience development strategy for Sonica Festival 2026.
• Support the Head of Marketing and Communications in achieving audience and financial targets.

Job Title:

Festival Marketing Officer

Contract:

Fixed‑term contract (ASAP until 6 November 2026)

Hours:

Part time until 28 August and from 12 October – 9 November (3 days/week), full time between 31 August – 6 November 2026 (5 days/week plus extended hours during Sonica from 23 September – 5 October 2026). Evenings and weekends as required.

Location:

5 Florence Street, Glasgow, G5 0YX

Reports to:

Head of Marketing and Communications

Salary: £30,000 pro rata

20 days annual leave + 11 public holidays pro rata. Auto enrolment into the company pension scheme. Employee contribution 5% and Cryptic contribution 3%. This position is based in the company’s office.

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