Marketing & Communications Internships in Sydney
Australia has long been at the forefront of global trends in digital marketing, which makes this an ideal internship for those looking to build their career in this fun and ever-changing field. Gain practical insight into the development and implementation of digital marketing strategies, increase your understanding of consumer behavior and purchase decision-making.
Internship Highlights:
- Develop a broad range of transferable skills, related to market research, business development, communication and sales.
- Connect with experienced professionals to enhance your real-world experience and confidence.
- Gain a fresh perspective into diverse marketing and communication techniques.
- Collaborate on a range of projects that are developed to put goals into action and achieve targets.
Type of host organizations:
- Communication agencies
- In-house marketing teams (public or private sector)
- Startups
- Tourism and events businesses
- Tech companies
- NGOs
Internship details
Marketing & Communications internships are available in a diverse range of sectors, such as advertising, media, branding, journalism, and more. Interns are encouraged to develop broadly transferable skills and practical experience in this field, building confidence and employability. Come prepared to express your creativity, build your resume and learn how to meet new challenges, when you intern abroad in Australia!
This is an in-country internship, with accommodation and select meals provided. You can explore remote Marketing & Communications internships, if you are looking for an internship program that you can undertake from home.
Interns looking to gain hands-on experience outside of the classroom will benefit from this internship in Sydney, Australia - one of the most important digital marketing centers in the world. Interns have excellent scope to learn and experience new things, gaining insight into the target audience and clients of your host organization or company, and interaction with real-world examples of how professionals use communication skills to generate value, enhance efficiencies, increase customer satisfaction, and drive business growth. Activities in this innovation internship field may be related to market research, digital media marketing techniques and strategies, business development, content creation, and more.
Understand and expect that individual internship experiences vary, as the specific placement that you’re assigned will depend on review of your resume and your current level of studies and experience. Therefore, if you’re at a more introductory level, you should reasonably expect a more introductory internship. Likewise, if you’re interning for a shorter duration, you will have a different experience from someone who is interning for a longer duration. Placement preferences are considered but always subject to availability.
In all cases, interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in and gaining some introductory knowledge, as you will not “hit the ground running”. Rather, you should start with learning about the placement to gain an understanding of what you can build upon, develop, learn, and contribute. Ensure that you ask questions and provide feedback during the introductory period, so that your supervisor understands how you’re progressing. This will help them to better understand important details, such as how quickly you learn, what you find challenging, what you find interesting, etc.
Typical Schedule
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Approx. Monday to Friday, 8 hours. Part time available.
Career Benefits
Marketing & Communications interns learn from a qualified and experienced supervisor, and can be involved in:
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Assistance with social network management and growth strategies.
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Conducting user experience and market research to identify growth opportunities.
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Multimedia content creation for digital media, newsletters, social media, etc.
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Editing website content for enhanced performance.
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Collaboration on campaigns and content requirements.
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Assistance with copywriting and translations.
Professional development opportunities:
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Develop your content creation skills for diverse media platforms.
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Build your understanding of consumers, brands and different business environments.
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Learn and use techniques to improve the online visibility of an organization.
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Develop your portfolio of marketing and communications material for resume building.
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Gain practical skills and boost your employability, with guidance from Intern Abroad HQ’s Experiential Learning Curriculum to support your learning and cultural intelligence.
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Academic credit available for all internships
Gain course credit from your college or university and meet your academic requirements when completing an internship abroad or remote internship program with Intern Abroad HQ.
Learn about course creditProgram fees
It’s free to apply for this internship. Once we have reviewed your suitability and accepted you onto this program, you’ll need to pay a deposit of US$499 to confirm your place. The remaining balance of your Program Fee (less your initial US$499 deposit payment) will be due no less than 90 days before your internship start date.
Duration |
Program Fee (USD) |
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| 6 weeks | $3,438 Equivalent to $81 /day |
| 8 weeks | $3,980 Equivalent to $71 /day |
| 10 weeks | $4,572 Equivalent to $65 /day |
| 12 weeks | $5,114 Equivalent to $60 /day |
| 16 weeks | $6,247 Equivalent to $55 /day |
| 20 weeks | $7,381 Equivalent to $52 /day |
| 24 weeks | $8,515 Equivalent to $50 /day |
- Airport pick-up
- Daily breakfast and dinner (lunches on weekends only)
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- Program orientation
- Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
- In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
- Sourcing and securing your internship placement
- Personalization of your internship plan
- Coaching from your supervisor
- Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
- Academic credit facilitation
- International reference letter
- Certificate of Internship Completion
- Lunches during the week
- All in-country transportation
- Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
- Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
- Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.
- A deposit of $499 (approximately 499) is required to secure your internship
- Balance of your Program Fee is due 90 days before your internship start date.
- All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
- Terms and Conditions apply.
Free-time experiences & tours in Sydney
Take your internship to the next level with Intern Abroad HQ's affordable activity and tour add-ons in Sydney! Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto an internship program.
Get to experience waterfalls, koalas, kangaroos, spectacular views, Aboriginal culture, bush walks in the World Heritage National Park within the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.
Explore Jervis Bay by boat, spot playful bottlenose dolphins, walk on white sand, go for a swim, and discover the incredible views from Mt Bulli Lookout.
Visit Australia’s incredible capital city and see unique architecture, museums, galleries and more!
Activities and tourism
Outside of internship placement hours, interns have free time to experience sight-seeing and tourism activities in and around Sydney. From exploring the breathtaking Blue Mountains, to visiting wildlife parks, to discovering the unparalleled nightlife of Sydney, there is something for everyone in this incredible city!
The Sydney Opera House is a world-renowned site, masterpiece of architecture, and a must-visit for everyone interning in Sydney - with over 40 shows per week to enjoy, you’ll want to ensure you budget for this! You will be able to find tours, food, and drinks there, and enjoy magnificent views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which is the largest steel arch bridge on the planet. And while you are there, take the chance to walk, cycle, and even climb its peak for stunning views.
If you love nature, then make sure to book a day trip to the Blue Mountains National Park. As the name suggests, these mountains get their blue haze from the vast eucalyptus forests in the area. Here you will enjoy multiple waterfalls, bushwalking trails, and views of the world-famous Three Sisters rock formation.
Australia is also known for its beaches, and close to Sydney you will find some of the best in the country. Find out what makes Manly beach so popular, and why tourists, locals, and celebrities alike flock to the white sands of Bondi beach on the weekend. If you have a few extra days to spare, you can head further afield to explore the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system and one of the seven wonders of the natural world.
Arrival and Orientation
Internships in Sydney, Australia, begin every Monday of the year. Exceptions may be made to this when start dates are shifted to avoid public/school holiday disruptions or closed when the program has already reached capacity. Interns may choose to spend a minimum of 6 weeks, up to a maximum of 24 weeks. Airport pick up, accommodation, and select meals are included in the Program Fee.
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The accommodation is covered from the Sunday night before the Monday start date - interns are required to arrive no later than the Sunday before their Monday start date, as all orientations are held on Mondays.
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The typical port of entry is the Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Pick up from this airport is included in the cost of the internship Program Fee. Upon arrival, interns will be met, greeted, and transferred to the accommodation. (If you are planning to spend time independently in Sydney prior to the internship and will not require an airport pick up, we can discuss alternative arrival logistics).
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Orientations will be scheduled virtually. The online orientation covers important details for your internship, including introductions, information about culture, customs, rules, expectations, safety, language lessons, cultural excursions, and more. Your specific internship placement orientation will follow the general orientation, as you’ll be provided guidance on how to travel to and from your internship and be introduced to the team you’ll be joining.
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The last night of the accommodation is the Friday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. Extra nights of accommodation can be arranged in advance, if requested, and are subject to availability. Return transportation to the airport is not included in the internship program fee but local coordinators can assist you to make arrangements, upon request. As a guide only, expect to budget approximately US$20 - US$30 for the AirportLink system, or US$60 - US$70 for a taxi. Extra nights of accommodation can be arranged in advance, if requested, and are subject to availability.
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Please note that all participants are advised not to book flights until they have first registered to confirm their internship placement.
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Accommodation and WiFi
All interns in Sydney are hosted in various homestay accommodations. These are rarely located in the downtown area, but rather in the outer suburbs of Sydney, in middle-class neighborhoods, with convenient access to public transportation routes, and near to a variety of shopping and entertainment districts.
Homestay accommodations provide international interns with an extra layer of local support, while also providing a valuable opportunity to become immersed in the Australian way of life, meeting new people and engaging in the lifestyle. Australian accommodation hosts vary and interns are invited to complete a “homestay family preference form” in advance, so that we can do our utmost to accommodate you according to preferences (subject to availability and provision of advance notice and planning).
All homestays have WiFi. To keep connected when out and about, you can also opt to purchase a local SIM card with data (you will need to ensure that your phone is unlocked for international use). The local team can assist you with this at the orientation, if need be. Please note that the internet is for study purposes NOT for downloading music, TV shows, movies or playing games as this may exceed the limit. You are always welcome to purchase your own data to utilize for this type of viewing.
In most cases, individuals will be allocated a private bedroom within the homestay apartment. However, the availability of private rooms cannot be guaranteed, as it’s always subject to availability. In the event that you’re not allocated a private room, you may have your own bed, within a shared room (sharing with one other, of the same gender - usually, this arrangement is made in the case of friends, who are participating on the program together). Bedding and towels are provided, but it is recommended that you bring your own toiletries.
Meals
Internships in Australia include two meals per day, Monday through Friday, provided by the host family (daily breakfast and dinner). During the weekend, lunch is also available. During the week, interns need to budget independently for their own lunches.
Homestays typically provide meals for their guests in the traditional ways of the country. In Australia, you will find that the most common options for breakfast are toast (which Australians love eating with avocado, or Vegemite, which is a thick spread made from yeast); cereal, and porridge. Eggs in various ways, bacon, beans, sausages, tomatoes and mushrooms might also be provided sometimes, as these are also popular breakfast staples. However, the breakfasts provided daily to interns are not frequently cooked, but more likely to be cold, self-serve, continental style.
Lunch is not included through the internship program during the week, so you’ll need to budget for this meal. A light meal such as a sandwich, wrap or salad is typical. Pies, sausage rolls, sushi, noodles and soup are also popular lunch choices.
Dinner is the main meal of the day. It is typically served between 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., usually consisting of meat, a side dish (potatoes are the most common choice), and seasonal vegetables. When the weather is nice, Australians love firing up the barbecue to enjoy grilled sausages and other meats. Many people also enjoy picking up some fish and chips to eat on the beach during the warmer months.
It is important to be aware that vegetarian and other dietary requirements must be communicated in advance. There is an additional weekly surcharge if a gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian or vegan diet is requested. This is in order to provide specialty grocery items, which are often more expensive (e.g. soy milk, gluten free bread/pasta, protein supplements, etc). The extra cost is US$40 per week, which will be charged in advance.
If there are special snacks you like to have, please budget for them and take care of your own preferences independently. Australia offers a plethora of options to satisfy your sweet tooth: Anzac biscuits (sweet cookies made with oats and golden syrup), pavlova (a meringue-based dessert) and Tim Tams (cream-filled chocolate cookies) are some of the more traditional treats.
A weekly budget of approximately US$200 should be more than generous for covering lunches during the week, in addition to any extra snacks and treats, plus costs required for using public transportation. Bear in mind that your weekly spending budget will be determined by your own personal spending habits and lifestyle choices, so please plan accordingly.
Essential country information
| Capital | Canberra |
| Population | 26.8 million |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Australian dollar |
| Time zone | UTC+11:00 |
Weather and climate:
Australia’s climate is significantly influenced by ocean currents and, due to the size of the Australian continent, you can expect different weather depending on where you are. Northern Australia has a tropical climate and will experience summer rainfall; the south-west has a Mediterranean climate; the southeast can be humid and subtropical; and the interior of the country tends to be arid or semi-arid. If you are planning to travel around different regions of the country, make sure you check the weather forecast!
The summer months in Sydney, where the internship programs are based, are considered to be from late November through till early March. During this season, the average daily high is above 77°F (25°C). By late February or early March, nights start getting cooler. The winter season runs from late May till early September, and brings average highs of 63°F (17°C) and lows of 47°F (8°C).
The highest tourist season in Australia is usually between April to September, when you can find everything open, and a mild and dry weather in most of the country. If you are going during this time, plan for big crowds at popular sites, and make sure you book your plans in advance to avoid disappointment.
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