Marketing and Press Assistant

£12.71 per hour

Closing Date 10 April 2026

Fixed Term

About Us

Gilded Balloon is one of Scotland’s leading producers of live comedy and entertainment. The company started in 1986 and has been producing shows and operating venues at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and  year-round in Edinburgh ever since. For Fringe 2026 we are excited to return to our newly renovated venue  hub, Teviot Row House as well as present a programme of shows at Patter House and the National Museum of Scotland. We produce comedy and live events year-round across Scotland, as well as our new year round  venue - The Gilded Saloon!

About the Role

The Press & Marketing Assistant will assist in the delivery of Gilded Balloon’s Fringe marketing and press campaigns in the lead up to and during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026. 

How to Apply

  • Download: the full job description HERE
  • Apply: by sending your CV and a short covering letter to marketing@gildedballoon.co.uk - please use the subject line 'Marketing and Press Assistant'
  • Deadline: 12pm on Friday 10 April
  • Interviews: TBC

Gilded Balloon is an equal opportunities provider and encourages applicants from diverse  backgrounds. Please get in touch if you would like a copy of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion  Policy. 

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