Foxtel Media has launched an early careers program in partnership with Western Sydney University to encourage talented graduates into media careers.
The paid 12-week immersive media foundations program aims to introduce five students from the University to the media industry and help build their confidence and set career goals. Students will get real work experience, go through learning and training sessions and build a group project at Foxtel Media’s Sydney office.
The initiative also serves as a training ground to help build leadership capabilities in Foxtel Media’s emerging leaders through mentorship opportunities, as well as offering a platform for skill and knowledge transfer.
Stephanie Baker, HR business partner at Foxtel Media, said: “At Foxtel Media, we are unbinding from old ways and shaking up how we engage junior talent.
"Like many, we have faced challenges in the talent market over the past 12 months, so our main objective with Western Sydney University is to engage students studying media and create the next generation of advertising talent.
"In return, we’ll help students learn and grow while studying through real work experience, mentorship, and regular exposure to industry events."
Jacki Montgomery, director of academic program, school of humanities and communication arts at Western Sydney University, said: "We’re proud to partner with Foxtel Media to offer this exciting opportunity to Western Sydney University advertising students. It’s the first time a media publisher has generously provided our students with paid internships."
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