Edinburgh Fringe Festival Street Team Member/Flyerer Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Off The Kerb has established itself as one of the leading comedy agencies in the UK, discovering and managing some of the biggest and best names in comedy and entertainment since 1982. Throughout the past thirty-six years our globally renowned artists have won numerous awards ranging from BAFTAs, Royal Television Society Awards, National Television Awards, Sony Awards for Radio and Edinburgh Fringe Festival Comedy Awards.
Our multi-talented stable of acts span all aspects of comedy entertainment from television and radio appearances, voiceovers, stage and screen castings and corporate bookings to live performances - whether at comedy clubs, our university circuit, arts centres, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival or record-breaking arena tours both domestically and internationally.
Are you looking for fun and flexible work during the Edinburgh Fringe festival alongside one of the UK’s longest standing comedy agencies? Well then head on over to https://www.offthekerb.com/jobs/ to apply to join our Street Team of enthusiastic and comedy-savvy individuals !
Over the past 40 years, we've taken some of the biggest names in comedy to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Previous acts have included Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre, Dara O’Briain, Angela Barnes, Jon Richardson, Romesh Ranganathan, Sean Lock and many more household names.
The Role: As part of the promotional team, you would play a crucial role in selling our shows. You'll be on the ground flyering, and crucially gaining knowledge of our roster so that you can confidently encourage punters to come and see our acts.
Suitable candidates will gain invaluable experience in promoting comedy, with many of our former flyerers now working on festivals throughout the UK and at Off The Kerb Productions.
Experience isn't necessary, but a strong interest in comedy is important.
Dates: 2nd - 27th August (as well as a team meeting on either 31st July or 1st August TBC)
Pay: Competitive rate
Hours: Approximately 4 - 8 hrs per day. Hours are flexible and we will always try work around your availability.
Perks: A mid-festival social, free tickets to all of our shows, merchandise and more.
Please note that accommodation will not be provided. Ideally looking for candidates who are able to work for the whole month of August.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 1 month
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have accommodation in or around Edinburgh?
- Are you a stand-up comedy fan? Tell us about your favourite acts.
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Expected start date: 02/08/2023
