Brand Assistant

Edinburgh International Book Festival


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)

£23,000. 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 Overview

  • Job Title: Brand Assistant
  • Salary: £20k-£25k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Festival
  • Role: Marketing & Digital
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Wed, 05 Nov 2025

  • Location:

    Scotland
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Job: Brand Assistant

Job: Brand Assistant

Organisation: Edinburgh International Book Festival

Postcode: EH2 4YN

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