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Applications to join the Sydney Writers' Festival internship program are open
Please read the position descriptions below and submit your application via the online application form by midnight Sunday 15 November 2026.
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 and provides valuable opportunities 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 Sydney Writers' Festival head office in The Rocks and may be able to complete some tasks remotely.
It is important that Interns schedule availability during Festival week from Monday 17 May to Sunday 23 May, so that they can see their contribution come to fruition during festival week.
Sydney Writers' Festival is taking applications for the following internships:
Event Management (Programming & Logistics)
The Programming Intern will work within the Programming team on the administrative and logistical side of programming for the 2027 Festival. They will support the Festival Producer, Children & Young Adult Program Manager and Travel & Logistics Coordinator.
15 weeks / 150 hours – commences 01 February 2027
Event Management (Production & Operations)
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 15 February 2027
Event Management (Volunteers)
The 2027 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 01 March 2027
Marketing
The 2027 Sydney Writers' Festival Marketing internship will undertake a variety of practical tasks that contribute to the successful marketing campaign of the 2027 festival, gaining hands-on professional experience in a major literary festival.
15 weeks / 150 hours – commences 15 February 2027
Partnerships & Development
The 2027 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 23 February 2027