Media Graduate - David Leckie Scholarship

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Work type: Max Term
Location: Sydney
Categories: Broadcast Operations, Marketing, Television Production, Sales, Other

Join Seven Network as our new David Leckie Scholar for 2026! 🚀🌟

The Scholarship Program:

The David Leckie Seven Scholarship Program has been established in memory of our former Chief Executive Officer, the late David Leckie, who had an unwavering passion for Seven and the television industry.  

Commencing in March 2026, this prestigious paid scholarship program offers a unique opportunity to develop your career within one of Australia’s leading media companies. It will be a rewarding, fun experience that will accelerate your personal and professional development during an exciting time of growth and transformation for Seven.   

In this role you will:  

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the media industry along with invaluable practical experience
  • Complete 3x four-month rotations across different departments
  • Learn the fundamentals of broadcast and digital content production
  • Work side by side with senior leaders, subject matter experts, on-air talent and some of the best technical and creative minds in the media industry.  

This is an amazing opportunity for someone passionate about seeing how media comes to life. You’ll have a skillset that will leave you confident in your career journey beyond the program.  

Hear from our current Graduate, Zoe McLaren, about her experience via this video link:  

What will the journey look like?  

You will experience rotations that will enable you to explore different areas of the business. Rotations may include time spent in: 

  • News and Current Affairs: You will work across our broadcast and digital news teams, learning interviewing and productions skills, and building influential networks.

  • Content creation: Working across our Creative, Programming, Consumer, Trade, Marketing and Communications teams, you will assist with visual branding, campaign look and creative treatment of programs, coordinating activations and much more.  

  • Sales campaign management:  You will be given the opportunity to contribute to bespoke, creative sales campaigns, developing your commercial and stakeholder management skills.  

  • Digital: As Seven continues its digital transformation, you will have the opportunity to put your ideas into action by developing, implementing and testing improvements and changes to our growing digital platforms.  

In each rotation you will be supported to make the most of your experience.  

Life at Seven 

At Seven, we connect with more than 17 million Australians every month and we’re proud to be one of the most recognised and trusted media brands in the country. Joining our team means being part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth. 

We have a market-leading presence across broadcast, television, publishing and digital through our renowned media businesses: the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; The Nightly and Streamer. 

Perks & Benefits 

✨ 7Perks:Exclusive discounts, wellness perks & recognition programs. 

🕒 Flexibility: Generous leave options, including fertility, parental & volunteering leave. 

📚 Growth: Learn your way with Accelerate@SWM, SPARK Mentoring programs & more. 

Our Values 

We live and lead by: Be Brave. Better Together. Make It Happen. 

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion 

From employee advocacy groups to our Reconciliation Action Plan and gender equality certification, we’re proud to lead the way in building an authentic, inclusive workplace. 

Seven is proud to be the first media company in Australia to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and is a proud partner of UN Women. 

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If you're ready to contribute to a forward-thinking, results-driven team at the forefront of Australian media, we encourage you to apply! 

We will be accepting applicants nationwide, however you must be prepared to relocate to Sydney, if required.   

To be considered for this incredible opportunity, please follow the online application process and provide:  

  • A one-minute video introducing yourself and detailing why you believe you have what it takes to be a future leader in the media industry; and  

  • Your CV

The Seven Network is an equal opportunity employer. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Applications close: 16 January 2026 

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