We’re looking for an extremely well-organised, creative, communicative and collaborative Creative Producer to support the development and delivery of the programme for Push the Boat Out 2025.
Push the Boat Out: Edinburgh's International Poetry Festival, a new platform for poetry, spoken word and performance, is entering its 5th year. It will take place in November 2025 in Edinburgh, with online and in person events. We also have a growing year round programme including a monthly open mic, podcast series and regular online international events.
Having recently secured Creative Scotland multi-year funding, we need a Creative Producer to support development and delivery of PTBO 2025 and beyond.
This post has significant opportunities to develop your skills in producing and festival programming while contributing to the growth and delivery of a young, exciting organisation.
This is a year-round role. Outside the festival, it includes supporting the engagement programme, year-round events, supporting the Director with some tasks associated with fundraising and some general admin.
Freelance contract: £12,600 (£180/day, 70 days approx) from April 2025 to March 2026 (may be extended to March 2027 by mutual agreement) starting ASAP.
Find out more here
Deadline: 9am, Monday 7 April 2025