Havas PLAY ANZ launches paid internship to open new pathways for diverse creative talent

Havas PLAY ANZ has launched PLAY Your Part, a six-month paid internship program that creates a genuine pathway for diverse, creative talent to enter the advertising industry.

Beginning March 2026, the program offers part-time roles (three days per week) in Sydney and Melbourne, joining Havas PLAY ANZ’s Social, Content, and Advocacy teams.

Interns will work on live client campaigns, gain hands-on experience in content creation and community building, and receive structured mentorship from senior leaders across the Havas Village.

The launch of PLAY Your Part reflects a broader industry conversation about creating fair and accessible pathways for emerging talent.

Recent education and media discussions have highlighted the need for programs that provide meaningful, hands-on experience and remove barriers to entry - ensuring opportunities are based on creativity and potential, not financial circumstances.

Beatrix Fisher, Head of Social Media at Havas PLAY, said: “PLAY Your Part pays young talent for the work they do. From day one, they receive recognition and fair compensation, helping dismantle the barriers that have long kept early-career creatives from fully participating in the advertising industry.”

Mathilde Perrais, People and Talent Coordinator at Havas Group ANZ, added: “Breaking into the industry shouldn’t depend on who you know or whether you can afford to work for free. This program gives emerging talent space to play, experiment, and build real skills for their career - all without the pressure and barriers that keep too many people out.”

Applicants will complete a creative-first application process, designed to assess originality, cultural awareness, and initiative. University study is not a prerequisite, and shortlisted candidates will participate in interviews with Havas PLAY mentors and leaders.

The program reflects Havas PLAY’s ethos of culture, content, and advocacy, and its commitment to being ‘Deliberately Different’ - creating opportunities that mirror the diversity and energy of the audiences brands seek to engage.

Applications open 11 December 2025 and close 31 January 2026.

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