A free service for AMI members

Please read the legal notice at the bottom of this page about use of internships

As a free service to Institute members, this page will list details of internships available for or wanted by students. The advertisements can be either from members seeking an internship or from individual or corporate members seeking to fill an internship vacancy suited to the AMI membership. Write your internship details in 250 words or less and email to the editor, Paula Ruzek, at editor@ami.org.au. Please include full contact details as the AMI will not handle responses.

Please also include your AMI membership number when sending your advertisement. If you do not know your membership number, contact Membership Services on 1300 737 445 or membership@ami.org.au

Posted 13 March 2012

SYDNEY

PR intern wanted

Panalysis is a consulting firm specialising in web marketing and analytics to improve online businesses. We work in online marketing measurement and metrics, digital marketing strategy, web analysis and testing. We conduct research and comprehensive analysis of data to provide reports and insights on ways to improve market performance. Our consulting services are generally divided into strategy, solution delivery, and ongoing support and training.

As our company continues to grow, we are looking for someone keen to do a PR internship with us. We would like someone who can work part time and flexibly two days per week (Mon and Tues, or sometimes Thursday), based at our offices in Lane Cove.

A desirable candidate would be a PR/communication student or professional, ideally in their final year of studies, who has a strong interest in public relations and marketing. Desirable but not essential is an interest in online business strategy and web analytics. A high level of accuracy in English and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Reporting in to the Marketing Director, we would like you to undertake the following key projects and activities:

• Create a PR plan (short plan no more than three pages).
• Write and distribute a press release. Pitch a story.
• Do a critique of our company website compared with others plus recommendations.
• Develop a newsletter to be housed on the website.

Other:

• Assist the Marketing Director with PR and marketing activities, planning and execution.
• Proofreading of articles as required.
• You Tube skills highly desirable but not essential.

For further information contact Stephanie Forrest, Marketing Director, Panalysis Pty Ltd, Level 3, 71 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove, NSW. Email: stephanie@panalysis.com or telephone: 1300 368 553.

Posted 1 March 2012

MELBOURNE

Marketing internship sought

I graduated with a degree in food science from the University of Melbourne in 2009, and at present I am undertaking a Master in Management (Marketing) at the University of Melbourne. Apart from having worked at two different food companies (during and after my undergraduate studies) in which I gained many technical skills, I have worked for more than six years in retail. This has given me strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills from dealing with many customers from a diverse range of backgrounds.

I am seeking an internship in a marketing-related role or company to gain some experience in the field. I have a genuine interest in marketing, which is the reason why I have decided to further my studies with a postgraduate degree specialising in marketing. I am a driven individual who possesses excellent written and verbal English skills, a high attention to detail, and I am proactive and enthusiastic at all times. I am also technically proficient in the usage of computers and Microsoft Office, but most importantly I am a quick learner.

If you think I would suit your organisation, please contact me via any of my contact details below for further information or a copy of my curriculum vitae. As most of my classes are in the evening, I have a flexible availability during the week. Alternatively, I would love the opportunity to undertake an internship during the winter or summer term break.

Contact: Kenneth Lew, 0431 431 717 or kmwlew@hotmail.com

Internship legalities

Before posting an internship opportunity organisations should be aware of the principles put forward by the Fair Work Ombudsman. The following should be considered by both employers and students.

1. It is only lawful for a student to undertake an unpaid work placement that is part of a vocational placement or where the student is undertaking work for a volunteer organisation.

2. Section 12 of the Fair Work Act 2009 defines vocational placement as a placement that is:

(a) Undertaken with an employer for which a person is not entitled to be paid any remuneration; and
(b) Undertaken as a requirement of an education or training course; and
(c) Authorised under a law or an administrative arrangement of the Commonwealth, a State or Territory.

3. Unpaid work experience will be a "requirement of an education or training course" where it is necessary for the completion of the student's qualification or enables them to receive credit towards the completion of their qualification.

4. The legality of unpaid "work observation" should be considered on a case by case basis depending on what it is actually likely to entail.

5. It is not lawful for an employer to accept work and not pay remuneration in other circumstances.

6. It is possible for parties to enter into less formal work experience arrangements other than vocational placements but only if no employment relationship (formal or informal) is entered into. Parties who are considering this should seek legal advice first.

The consequences of an unpaid placement not falling within these exemptions under the Act is that the intern is deemed to be an employee and is legally entitled to at least the minimum wage.

The Australian Marketing Institute understands the value of internships and volunteer experience for students and hopes with the above information you can move forward with a successful internship. It is the employer¡¦s duty to adhere to the Fair Work Act 2009 and the Australian Marketing Institute does not take responsibility for employers and interns who do not comply with the set guidelines.

For further information please visit www.fairwork.gov.au