Dunedin Fringe Festival Publicist Wanted

26th September 2008
Publicity and marketing role for the 2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival which takes place from 26 March-5 April, 2009.

We are looking for an enthusiastic publicist to coordinate the promotion of the Festival, starting this year.

The position will involve media and marketing roles, including:
- media liaison
- writing and distributing media releases and articles,
- arranging interviews
- assisting participating artists with publicity advice
- updating website content
- implementing an advertising campaign
- assisting with promotional events
- oversee the distribution of Festival programmes

It is preferable that candidates have media experience, a feel for how fringe festivals work and experience working in the arts sector.

Above all we need someone who is committed to making the 2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival the most talked about event of the year!

This is a contract position that runs from mid-October 2008 to mid-April 2009.
The publicist will need to be able to commit to 10-20 hours per week and more during the Festival itself.
To find out more email us for a detailed description.

To apply please send your CV to the Festival Director by 1 October 2008.

Paul Smith
Festival Director
Dunedin Fringe Festival
director@dunedinfringe.org.nz

www.dunedinfringe.org.nz