Nine
3AW Radio Internship
We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.
Media and communications
Intern, 2 months · 38 hours per week
Office | Melbourne, VIC, AU
Visa sponsorship · No
Entry Level · A role for someone with underlying potential, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically no direct experience is required.
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Why Nine
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.
Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.
We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.
About the role
The eight-week paid Radio Internship Program is open to individuals from all backgrounds, qualifications, and levels of experience. Whether you have a passion for radio, relevant qualifications or experience, or are looking to explore a new career path, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and gain real-world industry experience. We welcome driven and eager candidates who are excited to learn, grow, and contribute across our various radio departments.
Across the eight weeks you will have a broad hands-on feel for what it’s like to work within our Radio station! One day you might be creating content with our producers and on-air talent across our different programs, part of our news team, creating podcasts, engaging audiences through posts on our social media platforms or you could learn panel operation for smooth live or pre-recorded broadcasts, managing timing, content, and audio quality. You will truly gain a comprehensive understanding of what it’s like to work within our Radio station.
Based out of Melbourne CBD, the internship program is managed by our Radio Station Manager and you will be buddied up with a Mentor for each of your rotations.
Qualifications
You will have:
- A genuine knowledge and passion for news and current affairs
- You have an interest in pursuing a career within the Radio/Audio space
- Available for full time work, for eight weeks commencing Monday, April 28th. You may be required to work across different shifts (day, afternoon, nights, weekends).
- Open to the potential of either permanent or casual opportunities post internship
- Are professional in approach and have strong work ethic
- Excellent communication skills
- Are eager to learn and get as much out of the program as possible
- And most importantly, you are a team player that works best in a team based (and fun) environment!
Additional information
Our goal is that we give you the training across the eight -weeks to then be ready post the program to go into a casual or full time position! So if you prove yourself, there will be opportunities after!
So, if you are looking for your next opportunity within Media and Radio, and keen to learn within Melbourne’s number one station, apply now. Applications close on 21st March.
Please note only video applications will be considered.
Nine Radio embraces all aspects of diversity & inclusion and is committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences, and communities we serve.
What you'll be responsible for
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The 3AW Newsroom
Learn panel operation for smooth live or pre-recorded broadcasts, managing timing, content, and audio quality.
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Content Creation
Work alongside a variety of programs, on-air talent and experienced producers, producing content for our broadcasts and engaging with listeners
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Social Media Content Creation
Engage audiences through posts on our social media platforms.
Skills you'll need
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Learning agility
Identifies and applies strategies to enhance reception, retention and use of newly acquired information, skills, and abilities
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Written communication
Writes in a clear and structured format to convey information and ideas effectively to a target audience
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
Meet the team

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