Marketing & Communications Manager Role
 

The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust is looking for a talented, enthusiastic Marketing & Communications Manager for the 2026 Dunedin Fringe Festival.

Dunedin Fringe is one of Aotearoa’s most exciting and dynamic celebrations of the arts – an 11-day multidisciplinary festival presenting a bold, eclectic mix of work by local, national, and international artists. Hosted annually in Ōtepoti, the Dunedin Fringe Festival is a vibrant platform for experimentation, creativity, and connection.

The 2026 festival will take place from Thursday 12 – Sunday 22 March 2026.

The Marketing & Communications Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the festival’s marketing, including:

• Creating and delivering the festival’s marketing strategy
• Managing media relationships
• Leading the creation and production of social media content
• Writing press releases
• Producing marketing collateral
• Collaborating on festival evaluation

Contract Details:

• 560 total hours
• $40 per hour (independent contractor)
• Full-time availability is required in the weeks leading up to and during the 11-day festival.
• Hours outside of this period will be part-time and scheduled by negotiation.
• Contract runs from early October to early April
   

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a people person, confident in building and managing relationships
• Has excellent digital marketing, communication, and copywriting skills
• Can multitask, manage tight deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail
• Has some graphic design skills
• Ideally has experience in growing audiences and engagement
• Is passionate about arts, culture, and creativity
   

Additional Requirements:

• Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand
• Our preference is for someone based in Ōtepoti Dunedin, or able to be for the majority of the contract

To view the full schedule of work, please  click here.

Applications close Sunday 7 September 2025.
Please send a cover letter and CV to info@dunedinfringe.nz.
 

If you have any questions, contact Kate Schrader, Co-Director of the Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust, at kate@dunedinfringe.nz.

The Dunedin Fringe Festival is produced by the Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust. The Trust’s annual programmes also include:

• New Zealand Young Writers Festival – a literary festival uplifting the voices of young writers aged 15–35
• Amped Music Project – a music mentorship programme for high school-aged youth
• Te Whare o Rukutia – a performing arts venue managed year-round by the Trust
   

The 2026 Dunedin Fringe Festival is made possible thanks to generous support from Creative New Zealand, the Otago Community Trust, the Dunedin City Council, and other sponsors, supporters, and friends.