Communications OverviewCommunications internships exist with diverse organizations and in a choice of industries throughout Australia and New Zealand. Students will have the opportunity to expand their understanding of the field in an assortment of areas, including writing press releases, updating website information, event management and planning, creating editorial submissions, managing databases, and developing communication strategies. Current placements are with nonprofits, professional sport leagues, radio broadcasting stations, film festivals, telecommunication corporations, marketing firms, government agencies, and public relation firms.
Please see the current available placements in the navigation items on the left of this page.
The AustraLearn Internship Coordinator will work with each applicant to match up their learning goals and interests with the best available internship placement.Communications - Professional Sports JournalismLocation: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
This placement is with a professional sports league in Australia. The intern will get experience in writing press releases, updating website information including player profiles, interviews professional athletes, maintaining databases, and working on event brochures.Advertising/Fashion and Modeling IndustryLocation: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
This placement is with an advertising agency that is involved in the fashion and modeling industry. The agency provides a full range of marketing and PR services to a variety of clients.
The intern will gain experience in marketing, PR, media relations, writing, maintaining databases, and press releases.PR, Event Planning and Marketing - EntertainmentLocation: Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
This placement is with a small organization that deals with the entertainment industry. They offer legal advice, regular newsletters, structured networking, professional development, a magazine, events and competitions.
The intern will gain experience in event management and public relations. The interns will also have the opportunity to do some editing and design work.Communications - Sydney Sporting OrganizationLocation: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
This internship is with the state sporting organisation responsible for conducting the sport of athletics (track & field) within NSW.
The intern will Preparing and distributing media releases to local papers, preparing content for website, Reviewing website as part of annual process of updating structure
Analysing membership trends and other event statistics
Assisting in developing marketing campaign for NSW All Schools ChampionshipsPublic Relations/Marketing - Non ProfitLocation: Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
A non-profit organization that is committed to working on behalf of marginalized and vulnerable children from Burma, who live as internally displaced people in Burma or who have fled their war torn country for a new life in Thailand. Although many of these children have escaped the oppression of their home land, new dangers await and their journey towards a normal life is far from over.
Over the intern period the individual’s primary role will be the planning and preparation for a fund raising wine and food event. This will be from initial planning stages, seeking donors, participants for the event and all logistical requirements. It is important to note the event will not be within the intern period, the intern period will merely be planning and preparation. They may also be required to prepare marketing and sponsorship material to maximize donor opportunities. They will be reporting to and working with the National Manager on all tasks.Print JournalismLocation: Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
This is internships is with a organization that is made up of five community newspapers serving New Zealand's capital. The circulations are based on community newspapers have a history in some areas of over 50 years. The group was rebranded in 2006 with a stitched and trimmed magazine format. They concentrate on hyper-local news (everything from local school happenings to the latest road works and council arguments and issues) with a punchy editorial style, opening up of issues and clean open design.
The editorial intern will work in with at least one of the publications, be allocated stories to follow up on, be expected to make photo bookings, go with the photographer to jobs, and write stories accurately using MS Word.Communications/Magazine PublishingLocation: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
This placement is with one of Australia's leading niche magazine publishers marketing leading titles in business, export and retail. Within the magazine publishing sector, they provide publishing services to some of Australia's leading companies, associations and institutions, including government departments.
The intern will work with the editorial team to gain a greater understanding of the entire publishing process and also gain experience in writing, design, pre-production and printing.Custom Design Placements-Australia or New ZealandLocation: Any city in Australia or New Zealand
Custom Designed Internship placements are available for students who are unable to participate in one of our PDAC placements for any one of the following reasons:
• You do not meet the minimum GPA or college level requirements.
• You cannot attend the program during the dates listed on page 12.
• You need an internship of a duration other than 10 weeks.
AustraLearn Custom Designed Internships are available in most every field of study. These one-of-a kind placements can accommodate a variety of start and end dates and program lengths of 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 16 weeks. In the required cover letter, applicants should detail the type of internship that they are seeking and their desired start and end dates. The success rate of these placements is very high, and students marvel at being able to intern with organizations that most closely mirror their desired experience.
In general, it is possible to start an AustraLearn Custom Designed Internship at any time, however, applications must be completed at least four months prior to the desired internship start date. AustraLearn will try to match up these dates as closely as possible, but we suggest that the applicants have some flexibility. Program fees vary with the actual finalized program length.
Once you have submitted your completed application with all supporting documentation, including a specific cover letter, and have paid the initial deposit, our overseas staff members in Australia and New Zealand will find an internship placement to meet your needs. Your application MUST be received at least four months prior to your intended start date.
Most aspects of the custom designed internship placements are the same as the PDAC placements. For instance, housing, on-site support services, and pre-departure services are similar across both types of programs. However, the custom designed internships do not include a Program Introduction because of the varying start dates for each placement. You will receive a welcome packet and an orientation phone call upon arrival in Australia or New Zealand.
Additionally, custom designed internship placements do not carry credit from Chapman University, however, you can often arrange credit with your home university. You will want to speak with advisors at your home university about the processes and assessments they will require.Fees| Program Fees | $2,195.00 | | Housing | | Without Meals | $2,780.00 |
Fee IncludesPDAC Internships- Internship Fee and Academic Credit Includes: in-country development of internship opportunities, personal placement/match of student with internship opportunity, delivery of the internship by the host site as stated in the position outline, student supervision by host site, PDAC academic consultation with supervision and assessment, 6 credits of upper division academic credit from Chapman University, and all pre-departure services including assistance with visas, airline tickets, orientation, health and safety, and family consultation (as needed). Mandatory On-Site Housing and Student Support Includes: Housing for duration of program (rent only), on-site 3-day group Program Introduction on arrival including airport reception, on-going 24-hour phone student support (as needed), cell phone (minutes purchased at an additional cost), premium ISIC card for travel/other insurance, and international health insurance. Meals will be billed at an extra cost when students are placed into accommodation that has a required or optional meal plan. Housing is arranged by the AustraLearn office and is not negotiable. Students are responsible for international travel, domestic travel to/from workplace sites, meals (where not paid in advance), immigration visa fees, and all personal costs for the period of the program as well as any extra travel while in country. Custom Designed Internships- Placement and Processing Fee - $2,300 Includes: on-site development of customized internship opportunities, personal placement/match of student with internship opportunity, delivery of the internship by the host site as stated in the position outline, student supervision by host site, customization of program dates and lengths, and all pre-departure service including assistance of visas, airline tickets, orientation, health and safety and family consultation (as needed). Mandatory On-Site Housing $1,905 USD for 6 weeks $2,375 USD for 8 weeks $2,885 USD for 10 weeks $3,360 USD for 12 weeks $3,870 USD for 14 weeks $4,430 USD for 16 weeks Fee SemesterThe fees above are valid for all internship programs commencing on or before October 2009. Fees are subject to change. FactsLocation: All Cities, All Regions
Overseas Students: 0
Staff: 0
Total Enrolment: 0
Dates| All dates are provided by each university and are subject to change. AustraLearn will attempt to provide you with the most up-to-date information as we receive it. Be sure to confirm dates before finalizing any travel plans. | |
| February 2009 - Spring | Application Deadline: October 31, 2008
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| Anticipated Departure | February 3, 2009 | | Start Date | February 3, 2009 | | End Date | April 17, 2009 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | - | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| May 2009 - Summer | Application Deadline: February 2, 2009
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| Anticipated Departure | May 26, 2009 | | Start Date | May 26, 2009 | | End Date | August 7, 2009 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | - | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| June 2009 - Summer | Application Deadline: March 2, 2009
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| Anticipated Departure | June 30, 2009 | | Start Date | June 30, 2009 | | End Date | September 11, 2009 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | - | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| September 2009 - Fall | Application Deadline: June 1, 2009
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| Anticipated Departure | September 22, 2009 | | Start Date | September 22, 2009 | | End Date | December 4, 2009 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | - | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| Custom Designed - | Application Deadline: Varies
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