Three paid internships available for Dunedin Fringe

Dunedin Fringe Festival (14-24 March 2024) is an annual 11-day multidisciplinary arts festival that’s open to anyone who wants to participate. 

It aims to bring new, innovative and experimental art to a wider audience and to support the work of emerging artists. 

And you can play your part in that – and get paid! 

Three paid internships are on offer ($26 hourly rate):

• Production Intern
• Marketing and Communications Intern
• Ticketing Intern 

Our Careers team are ready to support you through the application process.

They can help you with your cover letter and CV initially and then give you some interview tips and tricks too. Email careers@op.ac.nz or book an appointment here. 

More about the roles

Production Intern

The purpose of this role is to assist the festival Co-Production Managers with the effective management of Dunedin Fringe Festival-run events and venues, and to provide production support for artist-run events. This role includes helping the Co-Production Managers liaise with artists, volunteers and venues; assisting in creating production schedules; helping with the installation of lighting, staging, sound and other equipment; and assisting with the development and implementation of safety planning.

Marketing and Communications Intern

The purpose of this role is to assist the festival Marketing and Communications Manager with marketing the Dunedin Fringe Festival (14-24 March 2024), with the aim to generate as much interest in, and attendance at, artist-run and festival-run events as possible. This role will: work to implement the Marketing Plan as agreed with the Marketing and Communications Manager; help create content to share on our social media channels; assist with the management of festival social media including Facebook, Instagram, and any other platforms considered beneficial; and assist with the design and roll out of audience and artist surveys.

Ticketing Intern

The purpose of this role is to support the Operations Manager with the efficient daily management of the Fringe Box Office and Front of House ticket sales at the festival-run venue Te Whare o Rukutia during the festival. This role includes providing friendly customer service and enhancing the professional reputation of the Dunedin Fringe Festival to artists and audience; handling cash and eftpos payments; organising and scheduling complimentary tickets for sponsors, media, judges and supporters; and responding to any requests from artists regarding the Fringe ticketing system.

To find out more, visit: https://jobdun.co.nz/interns/meet-the-businesses/creative/fringe-festival