Internship for Digital Performance

Job Description

Posted: 18/12/2025
Closing Date: 11/01/2026
Job Type: Vacation
Location: Pyrmont - NSW
Job Category: Fundraising &

UNICEF is the world’s largest children’s charity working to protect vulnerable children, globally and here in Australia. Run entirely on voluntary donations, we work to improve the lives of every vulnerable child, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day our teams are on the ground in 190 countries working with local partners to deliver lifesaving help and create lasting change. From vaccinating children in war zones to providing early childhood education access in Indigenous communities, donations help us to protect every child, no matter what.

Job Description

We are offering a 10 weeks internship position, working 2-3 days per week (120-240 hours total) in a flexible environment, built around the diversity of our team and their needs. Preference for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from March 2026.

What we are looking for

A proactive and curious student with a willingness to learn and adapt to join our Performance, Growth and Insights Team. This team supports fundraising and the wider organisation with audience data and digital expertise, including paid media, email campaigns, and analytics. Join us to help design, execute, and analyse paid media and email campaigns that raise vital funds for UNICEF’s programs for vulnerable children.

Your day will include

• Supporting paid media campaign management: strategy, planning, execution, and performance analysis that contribute to UNICEF’s objectives and make a real impact for children.
• Conducting market research and competitor analysis to inform campaign planning
• Writing and managing email content, including audience research and campaign support
• Monitoring and reporting on campaign and email performance
• Collaborating with content creators, designers, and marketing team members across different functions to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Internship to be credited towards your degree requirements
• Analytical skills to interpret data and optimize campaigns
• Innovative thinking and ability to create engaging content
• Basic knowledge of market research and competitor analysis
• Awareness of current trends and best practices in digital marketing
• An interest in humanitarian or international aid organisations
• Strong relationship building and communication skills
• Collaborative and proactive approach to teamwork

What will it feel like to intern at UNICEF Australia

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose
• Opportunities for practical skills development, confidence building, and exposure to impactful projects.
• Connections with passionate professionals and a strong sector-wide network.
• A culture where support and value for individuals are at the core
• Develop practical skills, build confidence, and gain exposure to real-world projects that make an impact.
• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making
• A chance to contribute to programs that create global impactful for every child

For further information on this position, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team: recruitment@unicef.org.au.

We welcome you to contact us to discuss any requirements that will ensure you can participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Applications for this position close Sunday 11th January 2026.