ABC Upstart: High School Work Experience
4 weeks ago
Job no: 503853
Work type: Internship
Location: Various
Categories: Journalism/Content Making
Are you considering a career in media? Maybe you want to be a journalist, reporting the news on TV and TikTok Or you might prefer working behind the camera, or as a video editor, to help tell really compelling stories. A career in media can also include working as radio producer, or presenter, and interviewing interesting and unique people from across our communities. Every day is guaranteed to be different when you work at a place like the ABC
In 2024, the ABC is offering a strictly limited number of one-week High School Work Experience placements in Melbourne and Brisbane to year 10, 11 or 12 students with a focus on increasing Pacific Islander participation within the ABC and to give these students a hands-on experience of working within the ABC Pacific teams.
If this all sounds like you, you’re invited to apply
Note: If you don’t fit this description but are interested in work experience at the ABC, please keep an eye on the for more opportunities in 2025.
About ABC Upstart Pacific: High School Work Experience Program
2024 Program Dates: Monday 2 September to Friday 6 September
This may be outside of your school’s preferred work experience placement dates, so please ensure your school is happy to accommodate these dates before applying.
If you’re a Melbourne high school student in Greater Melbourne, you’ll have the chance to work with the ABC’s Asia Pacific Newsroom team, and see how radio programs like Pacific Beat, and TV shows like “The Pacific” go to air, as well as learn about our social media storytelling.
If you’re in Greater Brisbane, you’ll be based with the ABC Radio Australia team and see how radio programs like Nesia Daily go to air, you’ll spend a day with the Brisbane newsroom, and learn from ABC News’ digital pros about social media and online storytelling, and you’ll hangout with the team which produces the “Australian Story” TV program.
Have more questions? Read our FAQs and more info about the ABC Upstart Pacific Program here. Note: If you don’t fit this description but are interested in work experience at the ABC, please keep an eye on the for more opportunities in 2025.
Application process
Once you hit the “Apply now” button below, you’ll be directed to an online application form. You will have to create a profile which means you can save the application form and come back to finish and submit it later.
It will ask for your contact and school details, and ask some questions about you, your interests and inspirations. We would love to see you too You’ll have the opportunity to upload a short video, or audio-only if you prefer – but it’s up to you if you choose to answer via a video, audio, or as a written Cover Letter.
Applications close April 14th 2024. We’ll notify you by email if your application has been successful or not and may also reach out to meet you over teams or zoom.
If you have questions about the work placements, please email Mosiqi Acharya on (for Melbourne placements) or Inga Stunzner on (for Brisbane placements).
Applications Close: 9pm, Sunday 14 April
The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Pacific Islands/ or of Pacific Island Heritage, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
Advertised: 01 Mar 2024 8:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Apr 2024 9:00 PM E. Australia Standard Time
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