Overview and Hours
- Total Internship Fee: £1,500, paid on a freelance/self-employed basis
- Contract Length: w/c 10 August to end of October 2026 (approximately 11 weeks)
- Working Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week
- Schedule: Working hours and schedule to be agreed in advance depending on festival activity and content needs
- Reports to: Digital Marketing and Communications Officer
- Location: Edinburgh, Scottish Storytelling Centre
The role will include some evening and weekend work during the festival period to capture live events, rehearsals, and related activities. Travel expenses may be reimbursed depending on location and travel requirements.
About SISF
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) is organised by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland). Taking place annually in the autumn since 1989, the festival is a leading cultural event that celebrates the art of live oral storytelling through performances, workshops, discussions, and community activities. Bringing together storytellers, artists, and audiences from Scotland and around the world, the festival promotes cultural exchange, creativity, and the sustainability of storytelling traditions while exploring contemporary themes and diverse voices.
Role Overview
The Festival Content Intern will support the SISF Marketing Team in documenting and promoting the festival through engaging digital content. This role is ideal for someone interested in festival marketing, social media, photography, videography, editing, and creative storytelling.
The intern will support the creation of digital content in the lead-up to the festival and throughout the live festival period, helping to promote and document events and activities while contributing throughout the festival’s key marketing campaign period.
Festival equipment will be available for use, including:
- Digital camera: Sony Alpha A7 II
- Handheld video camera: DJI Osmo Creator Kit
The intern may also use their own phone or equipment if preferred. Training and guidance on festival equipment and content workflows will be provided where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Content Creation
- Capture video footage and photography in the lead-up to the festival and at festival rehearsals, workshops, live events, and behind-the-scenes activities
- Create short-form social media content for Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Assist with gathering artist interviews and related content where appropriate and support the Digital Marketing and Communications Officer in the creative execution of SISF’s Digital Content Strategy
- Editing and Post-Production
- Edit short videos, reels, and promotional clips for social media and marketing use
- Resize and format content for different platforms
- Organise and archive digital media files
- Content Administration
- Attend relevant planning meetings and check-ins with the SISF Marketing Team
- Help maintain content calendars and shot lists
- Support the delivery of marketing content and campaign deadlines during busy festival periods.
- Work collaboratively with festival staff, artists, and volunteers
Desired Skills and Experience
- Interest in culture, festivals, and digital marketing
- Photography and videography skills
- Experience using editing software/apps (e.g. Premiere Pro, CapCut, Canva, Lightroom, etc.)
- Understanding of social media platforms and current trends
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and flexibly during live events
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience working within a live arts festival environment
- Experience in arts marketing and digital communications
- Opportunities to develop creative ideas and campaign skills
- Networking opportunities with artists and cultural organisations
- Portfolio-building experience through real-time festival content creation
How to Apply
- Send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@tracscotland.org
- Application Deadline: Sunday 5 July 2026, 5pm
If you require any support with regards to your application, please email recruitment@tracscotland.org
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and registered as self-employed where applicable.
TRACS commits itself to meeting the aims and commitments set out in its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity.
TRACS is an accredited Living Wage Employer, committed to paying a wage based on the cost of living to our staff.
This role is supported by Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding.
