ҹɫֱ�� Scotsman Festival Internship 2026 - Overview

Applications are now open for the ҹɫֱ�� Scotsman Festival Internship, an exclusive opportunity for ҹɫֱ�� students to gain hands‑on media experience during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.

This internship is specifically designed for students who can film and edit great content using their smartphone. You do not need professional camera equipment or advanced editing software — the Scotsman works entirely in a mobile journalism workflow, where content is researched, filmed, edited and published using a phone.

We welcome applications from:

Students who already create strong video or social media content using their smartphone
Aspiring journalists or presenters who are confident interviewing or appearing on camera
Film, media and digital content students with mobile-first skills

If you can tell a great story with your phone, this opportunity is for you.

�֡ About The Scotsman

The Scotsman has been a cornerstone of Scottish journalism since 1817 and has covered the Edinburgh Festivals every year since they began in 1947. No daily newspaper produces more arts journalism in a single month than The Scotsman during August, publishing around 1,000 pieces across the Fringe, International Festival, Book Festival, Art Festival and Film Festival.

Through ҹɫֱ��’s sponsorship of the Fringe First Awards, our interns gain unique, behind-the-scenes access to this major cultural platform.

🎥 About the Internship

We are recruiting 1–2 ҹɫֱ�� interns to join The Scotsman’s Festival content team. This is a practical and creative internship centred on mobile filming, editing, interviewing and digital storytelling — with some work potentially published on scotsman.com.

Your internship will take place across at least 9 days between 7–31 August 2026, with a flexible schedule based on your availability and project plans.

A typical week may include:

Filming the Fringe First Awards (Friday events)
Supporting festival coverage with Scotsman journalist Jane Bradley
Creating and editing your own festival media project for your professional portfolio

This structure adapts to your personal strengths, creativity and interests.

🎓 Expectations of Interns

We are looking for creative, proactive students who are excited by mobile content creation. As a ҹɫֱ�� Scotsman Intern, you will be expected to:

✔️ Demonstrate mobile filming and editing ability
This internship focuses on smartphone content creation. You must be confident shooting and editing on your phone, or strong in presenting/interviewing roles.

✔️ Bring confidence in your chosen specialism
Whether you're filming, editing, presenting or interviewing — we want to see passion and creativity.

✔️ Commit to the internship schedule
Interns must complete at least 9 placement days.

✔️ Work independently and collaboratively
You may be filming solo at the Fringe one day, then collaborating with Scotsman journalists the next.

✔️ Show enthusiasm, initiative and reliability
The festival is fast‑paced — attitude and adaptability matter.

✔️ Produce polished, creative content
Your work represents both ҹɫֱ�� and The Scotsman.

🏅 Benefits

£500 bursary
Free accommodation on the ҹɫֱ�� campus for the duration of your internship
A high‑profile media experience at the world’s largest arts festival
Potential publication on scotsman.com
Opportunities to meet performers, journalists and creative professionals
A portfolio‑ready project to support your future career

📅 Key Dates

You must be available for all Fringe First Award Ceremonies:

Friday 14 August 2026
Friday 21 August 2026
Friday 28 August 2026

All other days are flexible and agreed around festival activity.

✉️ How to Apply

Please email development@qmu.ac.uk by Monday 20^th April (midday) with:

Your CV
A statement (up to 500 words) explaining what you hope to gain from the internship and outlining your experience in mobile filming, editing, presenting or journalism

This opportunity is open to all ҹɫֱ�� students, including previous interns.