Join our team
We’re a small organisation that consistently punches above its weight because of the energy, enthusiasm and dedication of our team. With diverse experience and perspectives, we’re united in our commitment to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people. If you’d like to join us, our current vacancies are shared below.
Assistant Festival Producer Intern
Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026
About the role
This internship is part of our Young Creatives Programme, which provides various opportunities for young people from under-served communities to develop employment skills and networks in the Creative Industries, with the ultimate aim to increase access to employment and diversify the workforce.
You will work closely with our Senior Programme and Partnership Manager to support production across our two Young Writers Festivals 2027 – one in Manchester and one in Cambridge. You will gain a general overview of event production, fundraising and youth engagement. It’s an opportunity to gain the skills required to make your first steps into the world of arts administration and event production, and will be a valuable contribution to your CV.
The internship will follow the process of programming and delivering a creative writing festival for young people aged 12-18 in partnership with universities, schools and local arts organisations. As the internship progresses, you will be expected to put your learning and skills into practice as a valuable member of the production team, with a chance to produce an element of the event. You will directly contribute to the success of the Young Writers Festivals 2027 by carrying out the required administrative, communication and evaluation tasks. You will increase your knowledge and understanding of how to work with a team to deliver a successful live event.
We are able to offer the role to candidates within commuting distance of central Manchester. You will be required to work in-person at least once a week but otherwise you will be able to work from home.
Key info
- £5,153.43 Fixed Term Contract at National Living Wage
- Fixed term internship December 2026 – April 2027
- 16 weeks / 48 days
- 2 or 3 days per week (14 or 21 hours pro rata)
- Hybrid working: one day a week in-person in central Manchester
- Interviews: w/c 10 & 16 November 2026
How to Apply
Please download the candidate pack below for full details of the role. If you would like to apply, please fill in the application form and provide a supporting statement (500 words) outlining how you fit the person specification and why you want the role: firststory.org.uk/assistant-festival-producer-intern/. Applications should be submitted by 5pm on Monday 2 November 2026.
Please also complete our Diversity and Inclusion Recruitment Survey online here.
If you would like more information, or an informal conversation, please contact Rachael Bamber at rachael.bamber@firststory.org.uk
Equality, diversity and inclusion
First Story is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies. We welcome candidates from under-represented groups including those who self-identify as having a disability, those from a global majority background and those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
