Underbelly are seeking an experienced, organised and motivated Programmer to join the Programming team who bear responsibility for the programming of shows across all Underbelly Festivals and venues. Working closely with the programming team, you will assist to ensure the smooth running of each Festival. This will include scouting and finding suitable shows, managing the administration of registration and on-sale processes, offers and scheduling, company documentation and pre-show checklists. You will also assist on the ground at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, helping to coordinate the logistics for our co-productions.

The Programmer is a key part of the Programming team, supporting the implementation of all aspects of the Underbelly operation. You will work alongside the Head of Programming, another Programmer and a Programme Administrator. The Programming team are the first port of call for all visiting companies and artists and are responsible for the journey from initial conversations to fully realised festival seasons. Communication is key, as you will liaise with companies, artists, agents, producers, venues, external stakeholders, technical, marketing, box office and operational teams.

The right candidate will have experience in programming in an arts environment and will demonstrate superb administrative skills. They will be extremely organised, have excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail. They will be a proactive problem-solver with the ability to work independently as well as under pressure. They will also be confident in working to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.