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Public Relations Intern

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-01 Australia Permanent Marketing Communications

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About the Company

Sedgwick Communications is an independent, award-winning PR and communications agency based in Sydney. We're a team of passionate cultural consumers, we're thinkers and we're doers. We understand how to tell stories that matter, which makes the brands we work with stand out from the crowd. Working across travel, tourism, FMCG, health, entertainment and corporate communications, we're a senior-led agency that believes in giving people meaningful responsibility, genuine mentoring and the opportunity to grow quickly. We're looking for a passionate Communications Intern to join our team. Whether you're completing a university placement or looking to gain practical agency experience alongside your studies, this internship will provide hands-on exposure to the fast-paced world of public relations and strategic communications. You'll work alongside experienced communications professionals on real client campaigns, learning how ideas develop from strategy through to execution.

Responsibilities

  • ● Supporting the implementation of integrated PR and communications campaigns.
  • ● Researching media, industry trends and consumer insights to inform campaigns.
  • ● Building and maintaining media lists using industry databases.
  • ● Drafting media releases, pitches, briefing documents and social media content.
  • ● Monitoring media coverage and preparing client reports.
  • ● Assisting with influencer research and campaign coordination.
  • ● Supporting client meetings, brainstorming sessions and campaign planning.
  • ● Helping identify news opportunities and developing creative story ideas.
  • ● Conducting competitor and market research.
  • ● Learning how AI tools can support communications planning, content creation and research.

Requirements

  • ● Studying Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related degree.
  • ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • ● Curious about the news and what makes a good story.
  • ● Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
  • ● Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
  • ● Proactive, reliable and eager to learn.
  • ● Enjoys working collaboratively within a small team.
  • ● Interested in media, social media, influencer marketing and emerging communications trends.
  • ● Comfortable learning new technologies, including AI tools.
  • ● Direct mentoring from our senior leadership team.
  • ● Exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries.
  • ● Hands-on involvement in real campaigns from day one.
  • ● A collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment.
  • ● Hybrid working with time spent in our Sydney CBD office.
  • ● Opportunities to attend media events, client meetings and industry functions where appropriate.
  • ● Practical skills that will set you apart when applying for graduate roles.