Essendon Football Club is committed to providing meaningful work experiences for university students during their studies so they can continue their learning and start to apply their knowledge in the real world, helping them to kick-start their career post-graduation. We are currently seeking students studying journalism, media or a related degree to join the Dons Digital team, based at the NEC Hangar, Melbourne Airport. Two positions are available, covering predominantly written content and social media for the club's VFL Women's and VFL and East Coast Second-Tier Competition teams.  About the role:Reporting to the managing editor (digital), students will generate editorial content and assist in running social media accounts for Essendon’s VFL and VFLW teams. Editorial content will include match reports, player reviews, team selection, other hard news and features. Photography skills are a bonus. Internship program details:Placement commencement date: February 2021 (VFLW), March 2021 (VFL and East Coast Second-Tier Competition)Placement completion date: June/July 2021 TBC (VFLW), August/September 2021 TBC (VFL and East Coast Second-Tier Competition)Days per week: 2 (split across game day, work from home, training)Hours per day: 4 hoursTotal number of internship hours: Approx. 140Work locations: NEC Hangar, Melbourne Airport, Windy Hill and other Victorian stadiums pending fixture releases.Number of intern positions: 2What we offer you:Work on real work and projects to practise your skills and gain invaluable work experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;Have a buddy and coach provide you with feedback, support and career advice;Opportunity to build your professional network while working with and learning from industry leaders and experts in their field; andGaining exposure to an elite sporting environment, being part of one of Australia’s largest and most successful AFL clubs. What we're looking for:To be considered for the unpaid internship, students will need to have the following:Genuine commitment to personal growth and development with a strong desire to learn and succeed in a team environment.Be in your penultimate or final year of a journalism, communications, media or related degree.Strong knowledge of and passion for Australian Football.Strong writing skills and versatility across hard news and features.Experience in running social media accounts. Available to commence work for a five to six-month period, including regular weekend work to cover games.

Dons Digital Internship Placements 2021

Essendon Football Club is committed to providing meaningful work experiences for university students during their studies so they can continue their learning and start to apply their knowledge in the real world, helping them to kick-start their career post-graduation. 

We are currently seeking students studying journalism, media or a related degree to join the Dons Digital team, based at the NEC Hangar, Melbourne Airport. Two positions are available, covering predominantly written content and social media for the club's VFL Women's and VFL and East Coast Second-Tier Competition teams. 

 

About the role:

Reporting to the managing editor (digital), students will generate editorial content and assist in running social media accounts for Essendon’s VFL and VFLW teams. Editorial content will include match reports, player reviews, team selection, other hard news and features. Photography skills are a bonus.

 

Internship program details:

Placement commencement date: February 2021 (VFLW), March 2021 (VFL and East Coast Second-Tier Competition)

Placement completion date: June/July 2021 TBC (VFLW), August/September 2021 TBC (VFL and East Coast Second-Tier Competition)

Days per week: 2 (split across game day, work from home, training)

Hours per day: 4 hours

Total number of internship hours: Approx. 140

Work locations: NEC Hangar, Melbourne Airport, Windy Hill and other Victorian stadiums pending fixture releases.

Number of intern positions: 2

What we offer you:

  • Work on real work and projects to practise your skills and gain invaluable work experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
  • Have a buddy and coach provide you with feedback, support and career advice;
  • Opportunity to build your professional network while working with and learning from industry leaders and experts in their field; and
  • Gaining exposure to an elite sporting environment, being part of one of Australia’s largest and most successful AFL clubs.

 

What we're looking for:

To be considered for the unpaid internship, students will need to have the following:

  • Genuine commitment to personal growth and development with a strong desire to learn and succeed in a team environment.
  • Be in your penultimate or final year of a journalism, communications, media or related degree.
  • Strong knowledge of and passion for Australian Football.
  • Strong writing skills and versatility across hard news and features.
  • Experience in running social media accounts. 
  • Available to commence work for a five to six-month period, including regular weekend work to cover games.

To apply, please submit a cover letter along with your resume and latest academic transcript. 

Applications close; 5 pm, Monday 1st February 2021. 

Please note that this role will be subject to background checks and a valid Working with Children Check.