The Sydney Writers’ Festival Internship Program is open to applications from undergraduate and postgraduate students attending UNSW Sydney as part of an enrolled course in 2024.
If you are eligible to apply, please read the position descriptions below and submit your application via the online application form by 11.59pm on the closing date specified.
The internship program is designed to facilitate learning within a collaborative office environment, as well as offer practical experience working on a large-scale festival event. Each role has been designed according to specific learning outcomes. The internship program also provides valuable opportunities for students to network with professionals in Sydney’s thriving arts and cultural events industry.
Sydney Writers’ Festival is committed to ensuring students can maintain their study load alongside their internship commitment, offering a flexible working environment. Interns will be able to negotiate the days and times they are able to attend the SWF head office in The Rocks and may be able to complete some tasks remotely. However, it is important that Interns schedule availability during Festival week from Monday 20 May to Sunday 26 May, so that they can see their contribution come to fruition during Festival week.
Sydney Writers’ Festival is currently taking applications for the following internships:
Event Management (Programming & Logistics)
Closing date 14 January 2024
The Programming Intern will work within the Programming team on the administrative and logistical side of programming for the 2024 Festival. They will support the Festival Producer, Children & Young Adult Program Manager, and Travel & Logistics Coordinator.
18 weeks / 160 hours – commences 29 January 2024
Read the full Programming & Logistics Internship role description here.
Marketing
Closing date 4 February 2024
The 2024 Sydney Writers' Festival Marketing internship will undertake a variety of practical tasks that contribute to the successful marketing campaign of the 2024 festival, gaining hands-on professional experience in a major literary festival.
15 weeks / 160 hours – commences 19 February 2024
Read the full Marketing Internship role description here.
Event Management (Production & Operations)
Closing date 4 February 2024
The Event Management Intern will undertake a variety of practical technical and organisational activities directly contributing to the production and operational requirements of the Sydney Writers’ Festival.
13 weeks / 160 hours – commences 4 March 2024
Read the full Production & Operations Internship role description here.
Event Management (Volunteers)
Closing date 4 February 2024
The 2024 Sydney Writers’ Festival Volunteer Management Intern will undertake a variety of practical activities designed to facilitate learning in the field of Event Management and contribute to the success of the Festival’s Volunteer program.
15 weeks / 160 hours – commences 4 March 2024
Read the full Volunteers Management Internship role description here.
Publicity
Closing date 4 February 2024
The 2024 Sydney Writers’ Festival Publicity Intern will learn the skills required to coordinate, under supervision from the Festival Publicist, the Live & Local media campaign. Live & Local is a streaming program that delivers Festival events to regional Australian audiences.
13 weeks / 200 hours – commences 4 March 2024
Read the full Publicity Internship role description here.
Arts Administration
Closing date 4 February 2024
The 2024 Sydney Writers’ Festival Administration & Office Management Intern will undertake a variety of practical activities designed to facilitate learning and contribute to the success of the Festival’s overall administration and management.
16 weeks / 150 hours – commences 4 March 2024
Read the full Arts Administration Internship role description here.
Partnerships & Development
Closing date 4 February 2024
The 2024 Sydney Writers’ Festival Partnerships and Development Intern will undertake a variety of practical activities designed to facilitate learning and contribute to the Development and fundraising requirements of the Festival.
13 weeks / 150 hours – commences 4 March 2024
Read the full Partnerships & Development Internship role description here.