Bloom Media is a youth employability programme embedded within Borders Book Festival. We are recruiting a Social Media Production Assistant for the festival this June. The role is open to applicants aged under 30 - this is a programme specifically designed to open doors into the creative industries for people at the start of their careers. The role offers a professional platform, the chance to create a portfolio of work, and access to people and opportunities that might otherwise take years to reach. Editing is at the heart of this role, with short-form video content produced at pace across four days of live festival programming.

The freelance fee is £625 for five days.

We would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested or include it in any newsletters or careers communications you distribute. The full role description and how to apply are at Bloom Media - Borders Book Festival

The closing date for applications is Sunday 3 May 2026.