Resources
Documenting your professional experiences
This primer will help students turn practitioner talks, guest lectures, and industry conversations into a habit of publishing brief, genuine reflections — building both a visible portfolio and real communication practice along the way.
How to write a longer article on LinkedIn
A quick video showing you how to publish long-form content on LinkedIn. One student used this approach to document her experience writing her first press release for a volunteer organisation. How could you use this platform to showcase your passion for professional communication?
theMediaPod in the news
Online chat with Australia's Minister for Communications
During the Covid pandemic, theMediaPod switch to StudentCommsChat as we broadened our activities to encompass any communication students in the region. A highlight of the program was chatting with Australia's Minister for Communications, The Hon Paul Fletcher. You'll find more details here.
Field trip to Victorian Parliament, Victorian Department of Health and Bupa
In July 2026, 10 theMediaPod members got to travel to Victorian Parliament, the Department of Health and Bupa to meet Deakin alumni in senior leadership positions.
This feedback from one of the participants summed up the feelings of most participants:
I found the parliament session (really) enjoyable because I recognised and loved chatting with Georgie Purcell, who gave great insight into working in male-dominated fields. I also gained the most from listening to the president of the press gallery and learnt how interesting political journalism is. I also love history so walking through Parliament building was so fun.
Student run groups and publications
Platform Magazine
Platform Magazine is an online, student-run publication focused on the discussion and advancement of the public relations industry. It is produced by students at The University of Alabama and sponsored by The Plank Center for Public Relations.
Internship resources
FairWork Australia
FairWork Australia has a range of factsheets and resources to ensure your internship is fair and equitable.
Deakin University's Work Integrated Learning (WIL) - for Arts & Education students.
Work Integrated Learning is the term used for educational approaches that connect and integrate academic learning with authentic workplace experience. The goal is for each to enrich the other. For professional communication students, the WIL team have fantastic resource to help you understand where an internship fits within your degree, the process to follow, and even some tips of funding your internship. They even have some vacant opportunities - however finding your own is usually the best option.
Resources
Write a LinkedIn Article - it will help you get your dream job.
