Sports Writing Interns

Zero Digital Sports is looking for interns to work in our Cremorne (VIC) office or remotely, with our team of journalists, editors, and content producers.

This could be in the form of written media (articles), video production and editing, or social media content production (graphic design).

Many ZDS interns have gone on to earn paid work at Zero Digital Sports, while others have earned roles with other media organisations following their internships.

Interns will contribute across the following tasks:

  • Developing content across sports, channels, and platforms
  • Working with editors and journalists to shape digital content
  • Pitching, developing and filing timely news stories
  • Writing feature articles for inclusion on web platforms
  • Production and publishing of social media content

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Contribute to daily briefing meetings
  • Pitch story ideas to editorial team
  • Copywriting digital stories
  • Contribute to social media schedule

Skills required:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines in a team environment
  • Genuine interest in and passion for sport
  • Graphic design, video and/or audio production skills
  • A broad social media knowledge
  • Attention to detail
  • Content editing skills

Hours of Internship

Total hours dependent on candidate and/or university requirements where necessary:

- Monday to Friday
- 9am-5pm AEST or thereabouts

Zero Digital Sports typically hosts interns between 1-2 days a week for the entirety of their placement (arrangements can be finalised once accepted).

Further enquiries should be addressed to [email protected].