EDINBURGH FRINGE STREET TEAM 2026
Berk's Nest Closing date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026
- Part time
- Under £10K
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
This role is a perfect introduction to the comedy industry and a chance to immerse yourself in the unique experience of the Edinburgh Fringe.
As part of our Street Team, you will:
- Strategically distribute Berk's Nest promotional materials across the city to drive ticket sales and maximise visibility across the festival.
- Identify and connect with potential audiences to ensure Berk's Nest shows receive the attention they deserve.
- Be the face of Berk's Nest on the ground, providing information and building excitement about our shows.
- Collaborate closely with our team to gauge the impact of our promotional efforts.
- Immerse yourself in Berk's Nest shows, becoming an expert on each act and how best to capture audiences.
ABOUT YOU
Essential:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for sales and promotion.
- Comfortable approaching strangers and initiating conversation.
- Reliability, flexibility, and a proactive attitude.
- Willingness to collaborate with other street team members, share ideas, and contribute to a positive team atmosphere.
- Ability to embrace the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the Edinburgh Fringe, adapting your approach as needed to meet changing circumstances and maximise impact.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and energy levels despite potential rejections.
- Happy working outdoors in all sorts of weather and physically resilient.
- Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the UK.
Desirable: See Full Job Description
Don't worry if you don't think you meet all of these, this is an entry level role and we're far more interested in who you are as a person!
- Renumeration: £14 per hour.
- 4 to 6 hours of flyering per day (on average).
- You will be paid for any of the time we ask of you.
- You will receive a Pleasance Pass, which gives you free entry to all Pleasance shows (unless they are sold out).
To apply visit: https://www.berksnest.com/jobs
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Job Overview
- Job Title: EDINBURGH FRINGE STREET TEAM 2026
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Comedy
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026
- Location: Scotland
How to Apply
Ready to join the team? Visit berksnest.com/jobs and apply before midnight Sunday 1st June.
We're hiring on a rolling basis and applications will close once we have our team, so we encourage you not to wait!
- Contact name: Jess
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Berk's Nest
Berk's Nest is an award-winning live comedy production company.
We’ve produced 93 innovative and ambitious shows at the Edinburgh Fringe that have left a lasting impression with audiences and critics (and made them laugh!), including the Edinburgh Comedy Award Winning Richard Gadd: Monkey See, Monkey Do (2016), Rose Matafeo: Horndog (2018), 2019 Best Newcomer Winner Catherine Cohen’s The Twist?… She’s Gorgeous, which later become her first Netflix special & 2025 Newcomer Winner Ayoade Bamgboye.