Editorial Manager (FTC)


The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated Editorial Manager to join the team.

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The Role:
To project manage the production, proofing, printing and distribution of all printed elements of our contextualising plan – our souvenir programmes and freesheets. Alongside this to liaise with the relevant parties on the production and proofing of our audio-intros, The Warm-Up and our online essays; alongside welcome and interpretation messaging on surtitling screens.  

Job Responsibilities and Deliverables 
•    Project managing the production of souvenir programmes and freesheets including liaison with companies on content and approvals; liaison with external writers; internal liaison on content and approvals; and liaison with designers and printers.  
•    Working with the Senior Editor on commissioning, writing, editing and proofreading the International Festival’s souvenir programmes and freesheets plus online essays, ensuring the delivery of consistent high quality and cohesive style.  
•    Coordinating internal and external amends and working to apply them with the Design Team.  
•    Working with the Senior Editor and production company to coordinate interviews and recordings for The Warm Up, our audio introductions   
•    Working closely with the Digital & Communications Team on scripting, asset collation, approval, music licensing and promotion of The Warm Up and online essays.  
•    Working with the Senior Editor and the music department on the coordination of welcome screens and interpretation messaging for surtitling of classical concerts.   
•    Brand & Campaigns department administration and archiving as required  
  
•    Support the Digital and Communications team on media and social media monitoring during key busy periods. 
•    Confidently represent the International Festival’s core brand values and personality in all areas of your work  
 


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Edinburgh International Festival

The Edinburgh International Festival is an unparalleled celebration of the performing arts and an annual meeting point for peoples of all nations. With a deep commitment to virtuosity and originality the International Festival presents some of the finest performers and ensembles from the worlds of dance, opera, music and theatre for three weeks in August.

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