United Media Solution
internship, Shanghai


This three-month internship is open to New Zealand undergraduate students majoring in marketing, media, communications and creativity-related majors.

About the internship

United Media Solution’s business encompasses marketing consulting, cultural analysis, and social media management. For more information about UMS, visit their website.

The 2023 application round has closed for this internship

2019 United Media Solution intern Cleo Gilmour talks about her experiences living and working in Shanghai

During the internship, the successful intern will work in UMS’s office in Shanghai. They will join a team engaged in activities ranging from public relations and marketing support for UMS’s client’s products in China.

The internship period is for three months, starting in late November 2023 and finishing in late February 2024.

 

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

  • New Zealand citizens or have New Zealand permanent resident status
  • an enrolled student upon return from the internship – i.e. returning to continue studying at university/graduate school
  • in good health
  • adaptable, mature, reliable and resilient
  • interested in pursuing a career involving China and the wider Asia region.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate a pre-existing interest in Asia and will aspire to develop their capacity for working in cross-cultural environments. Strong writing skills are mandatory for this internship.

Knowledge of Chinese language, while useful, is not a prerequisite for the internship as English is widely spoken at UMS.

Who we're looking for

United Media Solution are looking for an intern who is fascinated by innovative ideas, digital-savvy and eager to gain real industry experience and expand their marketing knowledge.

The internship is open to candidates with all majors, but ideally would suit those with marketing, media, communication and creativity-related majors. 

What the intern will do

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to:  

  • contribute to UMS’ marketing news, including proofreading, copywriting in English and contribute to various company social media platforms
  • support UMS’ social sentiment report, including summarising key insights, trends and takeaways of marketing activities
  • support with the company's online/offline marketing events and campaign support
  • conduct market research
  • assist with project coordination.

What’s covered?

The internship costs will be split between the Asia New Zealand Foundation, UMS and the intern.

The Foundation provides a grant as a subsidy to cover round-trip airfares to and from China, travel insurance, living expenses, and accommodation costs.

The selected intern will be required to contribute NZ$500 of their own funds to cover some living expenses while offshore.

Management of the programme

The Foundation manages the recruitment process and post–offshore professional development activity.

Pastoral care is delivered jointly by the Foundation, UMS and Hutong School in Shanghai.

 

Terms and Conditions

Applicants should be willing to:

  • take out appropriate travel insurance (subsidised by the Foundation)
  • write a final three-page report evaluating the internship experience
  • participate in Foundation professional development activities and networking events after they return.

Successful applicants will be required to agree to the standard Terms and Conditions for Asia New Zealand Foundation funding recipients.

Reporting requirements

Foundation interns are expected to provide two reports (web article and final report) on their experience, and to seek opportunities to share their experience on their return to New Zealand, and to remain engaged with the Asia New Zealand Foundation. Sharing your experience with others is an important part of this initiative as it enlightens others about developments in Asia. 

Interns are expected to write a 600-word article (with accompanying photos) on their internship that will appear on the Foundation’s website (to be submitted during the internship) and write a final three-page report evaluating the internship experience at the end of the programme.

How to apply

The 2023 application round has closed for this internship

Key dates

  • Applications closed August 2023.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be notified by late September.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an in-person or online panel interview to select the successful candidate.
  • The successful candidate will be advised by early October.   
  • All selected interns will be supported to attend a group induction day in Auckland in late November 2023.
  • The internship will take place between late November 2023 and late February, 2024.

Questions?

If you have a question about the internships, please first check our 'What you need to know' page and if your question is not answered there, email the Foundation’s project officer (internships) Joyce Bonde. jbonde@asianz.org.nz.