Media & Film Production Internships in Sydney
If you are looking to explore a career in Media & Film Production, our internships in Sydney provide opportunities to develop practical experience, where some industry know-how can make all the difference. Come prepared to be as proactive and flexible as possible, as there is scope to gain multidisciplinary and broadly transferable skills. Placement preferences are subject to availability and a high level of initiative will greatly enhance your cultural immersion and learning outcomes. Whether you’re passionate about videography, journalism, photography, production, technology, marketing, or other creative pursuits, there is lots to learn in Sydney!
Internship Highlights:
- Intern within the Australian multimedia field, which is constantly innovating, problem-solving, and utilizing up-to-date technologies.
- Deepen your practical experience while developing enhanced communication and relationship-building skills.
- Assist with marketing strategies, business strategy and seasonal planning.
- Gain scope to build your creative portfolio, depending on your strengths and focus.
Type of host organizations:
- Media companies
- Production agencies
- In-house marketing and media teams or departments (public or private sector)
- NGOs
- Start ups
Internship details
There are an increasing range of creative outlets being utilized in business and media everyday, demanding a broad range of skills and experience from anyone wanting to develop their career. This internship provides interns with the opportunity to have an immersive learning experience and increase employability, through engagement with different aspects of media and film production processes. If you’re seeking to build your resume and ensure you have the right soft skills, such as time management, critical thinking, and good communication ability, then this is your chance to shine!
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.
Hosted in Sydney, Media & Film Production internships provide students and young professionals with scope to focus and sharpen abilities. Come prepared to be proactive and flexible, as internship activities may involve different priorities at different times. The Media & Film Production industry encompasses a variety of talents and diverse career paths, so there is potential to try new things while developing better knowledge of the logistics and challenges associated with project development and delivery.
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. Although interns may focus on areas of strength, placement preferences are always subject to availability. If you’re at a more introductory level, you should reasonably expect a more introductory internship.
Supervision may be handled by a range of staff, as teams can often be multidisciplinary. 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(s) 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.
Career Benefits
Media & Film Production interns learn from a qualified and experienced supervisor, and can be involved in:
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Attending team meetings to gain broad insight into multifaceted projects and priorities.
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Providing logistical or administrative support to ensure the completion of goals by deadline.
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Assisting in the behind-the-scenes production of multimedia projects.
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Contributing to creative efforts related to pitches, editing, development, and design.
Professional development opportunities:
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Learn from experienced professionals and teams in diverse speciality areas.
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Increase your insight and knowledge of scheduling, planning, and logistical operations.
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Build your creative portfolio and creative acumen, depending on your strengths and focus.
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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.
