Do I need a visa to do a marketing internship in Australia?

Yes. Most people will need either a Work and Holiday or Working Holiday Visa to do a marketing internship in Australia. See full visa requirements here >

What kind of companies host marketing interns in Australia?

Marketing interns can be placed with a range of Australian businesses and organizations, including agencies, start-ups, established companies, creative businesses, technology companies and organizations across sectors such as retail, tourism, finance and hospitality. See example host organizations >

How long are marketing internships in Melbourne?

Programs typically run from 4 to 24 weeks, with start dates available throughout the year.

What qualifications do I need for a marketing internship in Australia?

You don't necessarily need a marketing degree or previous professional experience to apply for a marketing internship in Australia. The right qualifications will depend on the internship placement, but relevant studies in marketing, business, communications, media or a related subject can be useful. Transferable skills such as communication, creativity, organization, writing, research and analytical thinking can also help you succeed in a marketing role. Your placement is matched to your experience, interests and career goals.

How can I get a marketing internship in Australia?

To get a marketing internship in Australia, start by identifying the areas of marketing you're interested in and consider how your education, skills and experience align with them. You can then apply for an internship program and discuss your career goals, interests and placement preferences during the application process. At The Intern Group, you'll complete an online application and interview before working with the team to secure a marketing internship that matches your profile and goals.

Marketing Internships in Australia

Gain hands-on marketing experience while living and working in Melbourne, one of Australia’s leading creative and business hubs.

Australia has a diverse and fast-moving marketing industry spanning advertising, digital media, technology, retail, tourism, finance, entertainment and more. A marketing internship in Australia gives you the chance to experience this industry from the inside, develop practical skills and build an international professional network.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, a marketing internship in Melbourne can help you turn your interest in marketing into real-world experience.

Example marketing host organizations in Australia

We’ve previously placed interns with organizations across Melbourne’s marketing, business, creative and technology sectors. The organizations featured represent examples of the types of professional environments where participants have gained experience.

Why do a marketing internship in Australia?

Australia has a diverse marketing landscape where established brands, creative agencies, technology companies, start-ups and growing businesses compete for the attention of a sophisticated and digitally connected audience.

Melbourne is at the heart of much of this activity. Known for its creative industries, strong business community and diverse cultural scene, the city offers an interesting environment for learning how marketing works across different sectors and audiences.

From digital agencies and consumer brands to technology companies, retailers, hospitality businesses and not-for-profits, a Melbourne marketing internship can expose you to different approaches to branding, communications and customer engagement.

The Australian market is also highly digital, with businesses increasingly investing in areas such as social media, online advertising, content, search and data-driven marketing. This makes Melbourne an exciting place to develop skills that are relevant to the modern marketing industry.

Experience marketing in Melbourne

Creative industries

See how Melbourne businesses use creativity, culture and storytelling to build brands and connect with their audiences.

Diverse industries

Explore marketing across technology, retail, finance, tourism, hospitality, entertainment, media and more.

Australian business experience

Gain insight into how businesses market products and services to Australian consumers in a competitive market.

International perspective

Work alongside Australian professionals while developing an understanding of how marketing strategies can differ between markets and audiences.

TIG interns exploring the sighs during a marketing internship in Melbourne

Explore marketing internships in Australia

Melbourne’s marketing landscape spans agencies, start-ups, established companies, creative businesses and organizations across a wide range of industries. Your internship could give you the opportunity to see how Australian organizations use marketing to build awareness, engage customers and grow their businesses.

Digital Marketing

Melbourne’s growing digital economy creates opportunities to see how Australian businesses use online channels to reach customers and achieve their marketing goals. Your internship could involve websites, email campaigns, analytics, paid advertising or digital strategy.

You could work on:

Digital campaigns · Website content · Analytics · Email marketing

Social Media Marketing

Australian brands use social media to connect with audiences, build communities and stay relevant in a rapidly changing digital landscape. You could contribute to social campaigns, create content and help organizations understand how their audiences engage online.

You could work on:

Social content · Campaigns · Community engagement · Performance analysis

Content Marketing

Melbourne’s creative industries provide opportunities to develop content for businesses and organizations across a range of sectors. Depending on your placement, you could work across websites, blogs, social media, email and other marketing channels.

You could work on:

Blog posts · Website copy · Email campaigns · Content strategy

SEO

With Australian businesses competing for visibility online, SEO is an important part of modern marketing. You could support projects designed to improve search visibility and help businesses reach Australian or international audiences.

You could work on:

Keyword research · Content optimization · Competitor research · Performance analysis

Public Relations & Communications

Melbourne’s strong media and creative industries offer opportunities to see how organizations communicate with customers, journalists and other stakeholders. Depending on your placement, you could contribute to communications campaigns, events or media activity.

You could work on:

PR campaigns · Communications · Media relations · Events

Brand Marketing

Australia is home to a mix of established brands and ambitious emerging businesses, giving you the opportunity to explore how organizations create distinctive identities and communicate what makes them different.

You could work on:

Brand strategy · Audience research · Campaigns · Messaging

Advertising

Australia's advertising industry encompasses agencies, in-house marketing teams, media organizations and creative businesses. An internship could give you insight into how campaigns are developed for competitive Australian consumer markets.

You could work on:

Campaign planning · Digital advertising · Creative projects · Campaign analysis

Market Research

Understanding Australian consumers is an important part of marketing in the country’s diverse marketplace. You could explore consumer behaviour, competitors and market trends and help turn research into useful marketing insights.

You could work on:

Consumer research · Competitor analysis · Market trends · Data analysis

Example marketing internship roles in Australia

Depending on your skills and interests, you could take on a role such as:

Community Growth Associate
Marketing Strategy Intern
Events & Marketing Coordinator
Digital Marketing Intern
Tourism Marketing Intern
Social Media Assistant
Content Marketing Intern
Brand Development Intern

Your exact role will depend on your host organization and placement.

Explore more example PR & Marketing roles >

Exploring Australia during a marketing internship in Melbourne

What can you gain from a marketing internship in Australia?

A marketing internship in Melbourne can give you more than experience to add to your CV/resume. You'll have the chance to see how marketing works within an international business environment while developing practical skills through real projects.

Build Australian marketing experience

Add international marketing experience to your CV/resume and demonstrate that you've gained experience working within the Australian market.
Work on real marketing projects

Put your knowledge into practice through projects that could involve social media, content, SEO, advertising, market research, PR or digital marketing, depending on your placement.
Grow your Melbourne professional network

Connect with marketing professionals and businesses in Melbourne while building relationships with fellow interns from around the world.
Understand the Australian marketing industry

See how Australian brands and organizations compete for attention, understand their audiences and adapt their marketing to a changing digital landscape.
Experience Melbourne's creative culture

Discover the connections between marketing, creativity, business and culture in one of Australia's most distinctive cities.

What's included in the Australia internship program?

Your program includes support designed to help you get the most from your international internship, from placement and accommodation to visa support, career coaching and 24/7 in-country support.

See the full Melbourne program >

Hear from marketing interns in Australia

“I had the opportunity to intern abroad in Melbourne, Australia, as a marketing intern. It was an exciting chance to apply what I’d been learning in school to a real workplace in a completely different country. I chose Melbourne because I wanted to push myself outside my comfort zone and experience somewhere new. I’d always wanted to work or study abroad, so it felt like the perfect opportunity, especially in such a vibrant and diverse city." - Jena Nguyen, Australia marketing intern

“As a marketing intern, I managed social media, shadowed directors and gained experience working with analytics. I chose to come to Melbourne to chase the Australian dream and experience it for myself, while also growing both professionally and personally.” - Jessica Fisher, Melbourne marketing intern

Watching sports during a marketing internship in Australia

Is an Australia marketing internship right for you?

A marketing internship in Australia could be a great fit if you want hands-on experience in a diverse and increasingly digital marketing industry while experiencing life in Melbourne.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, you can build practical marketing skills while discovering how businesses in Australia connect with their audiences.

It's an opportunity to build your CV/resume, expand your professional network and discover where a career in marketing could take you.

What is it like to live as a marketing intern in Melbourne?

A marketing internship in Melbourne gives you the chance to build professional experience while experiencing one of Australia's most creative and culturally diverse cities.

When you're not working, explore Melbourne's famous coffee and food scene, discover independent shops and galleries, catch live music, explore neighborhoods such as Fitzroy and Collingwood or head outside the city to discover more of Victoria.

You'll meet people from around the world, connect with fellow interns and have the opportunity to experience Australian culture beyond the workplace.

Going on a Vineyard tour during a Melbourne marketing internship.

FAQs

: Yes. Most people will need either a Work and Holiday or Working Holiday Visa to do a marketing internship in Australia.

See full visa requirements here >
: Marketing interns can be placed with a range of Australian businesses and organizations, including agencies, start-ups, established companies, creative businesses, technology companies and organizations across sectors such as retail, tourism, finance and hospitality.

See example host organizations >
: Programs typically run from 4 to 24 weeks, with start dates available throughout the year.
: You don't necessarily need a marketing degree or previous professional experience to apply for a marketing internship in Australia. The right qualifications will depend on the internship placement, but relevant studies in marketing, business, communications, media or a related subject can be useful.

Transferable skills such as communication, creativity, organization, writing, research and analytical thinking can also help you succeed in a marketing role. Your placement is matched to your experience, interests and career goals.
: To get a marketing internship in Australia, start by identifying the areas of marketing you're interested in and consider how your education, skills and experience align with them.

You can then apply for an internship program and discuss your career goals, interests and placement preferences during the application process. At The Intern Group, you'll complete an online application and interview before working with the team to secure a marketing internship that matches your profile and goals.

Realize your potential with an international internship

1

Apply online

Complete our simple application form and tell us about your passions, qualifications, and experiential requirements.
2

Interview

If your interview is successful, confirm your enrollment with a tuition deposit.
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Secure your internship

Collaborate in the internship placement process & accelerate your career.

Marketing Internships in Australia

Example marketing host organizations in Australia

Why do a marketing internship in Australia?

Experience marketing in Melbourne

Explore marketing internships in Australia

Digital Marketing

Social Media Marketing

Content Marketing

SEO

Public Relations & Communications

Brand Marketing

Advertising

Market Research

Example marketing internship roles in Australia

What can you gain from a marketing internship in Australia?

Build Australian marketing experience

Work on real marketing projects

Grow your Melbourne professional network

Understand the Australian marketing industry

Experience Melbourne's creative culture

What's included in the Australia internship program?

Hear from marketing interns in Australia

Is an Australia marketing internship right for you?

What is it like to live as a marketing intern in Melbourne?

FAQs

Realize your potential with an international internship

Apply online

Interview

Secure your internship