OUR UNIVERSITY PARTNERS
Not just pushing buttons. Our internship program is built to make you a marketer. One with real experience, real clients, real work, and real skills to thrive in the industry — not just survive it. You’ll learn the A-Z of paid ads and high-performing UGC, all whilst picking up skills across Google, TikTok, Email, Creative AND Influencer Marketing.
In your first 1-2 weeks, you'll have heaps of this. Just to provide as much context. We are a full-service agency, after all — which means you’ll get the 411 on Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok, Influencer Marketing, client processes, content creation, our team, and plenty more. All prepping you for hands-on work to come.
Enter the behind-the-scenes of content and UGC campaigns. You might come up with the next big trend whilst briefing creators, managing outreach, list building, managing deliverables, and tracking performance. From first contact to final edit, step into the shoes of a real content marketing expert.
We're referring to tasks of a Real Marketer, including (but not limited to) ad builds, market research, creative ideation, performance reporting, list building, deck building, insight analyses, etc. You'll very quickly be trusted with real work on real accounts — often as fast as Day 3 of the Academy.
In terms of our learning process, you’ll first start with dummy briefs to build confidence. Then quickly step into real client accounts with real challenges, budgets, deadlines, and goals. From diagnosing dips to proposing solutions, we're actually hoping you think of things even we haven't thought about.
Shadowing your supervisors, you'll be part of real client WIPs, campaign brainstorms, and strategy sessions. Our Academy offers a front-row seat to how marketing ideas get pitched, how feedback gets actioned, and how teams collaborate. You’ll see digital campaigns go from idea to results (and ideally, you’ll contribute too).
You can't become a full-fledged marketer if you don't know the tools. So, from day one, you'll be logged into Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, Klaviyo, GA4, Looker Studio, Shopify, Influencer Discovery Tools — the whole shebang. By the end of it, you’ll be able to work them all with your eyes closed (*but probably shouldn't)
INTRODUCTORY TRAINING SESSIONS.
To preface, this isn't what Lara does in her day-to-day anymore. Not since she completed the Academy, went part-time, then full-time as a permanent (and integral) part of our team. She also works across both our agencies, DataSauce and Sticki. So, since the success of Lara, we've been training new interns to go dual in their skill-sets (aka. able to work on both agencies' tasks) — which you can expect too.
But throwing back to November 2023. Lara's an intern, and she's starting with an Intro to Sticki's Discovery Tool.
If you're into some recreational sleuthing, you'd love this. It's how our UGC and Influencer Marketing team find the right creators for the right campaigns, and the insights you can get on literally every creator out there? Bonkers.
We'll teach you how to navigate said tool, metrics to look out for when shortlisting, and assessing brand vs. creator fit.
CONTENT & CREATOR REVIEW.
In the interest of left brain vs. right brain harmony, our Internship Program won't be short-circuiting your brain with abrupt task changes that go from ideating TikTok hooks to connecting data sources.
So, coming out of creator sourcing mode, Lara now moves on to content.
Specifically, reviewing UGC and ad creatives across both DataSauce and Sticki functions. What's good content? What's bad? What are some must-have elements to look out for? What's the DataSauce Storytelling Method?
Her critique of the above then becomes feedback for our clients / designers, or as insights in reporting notes.
CLIENT MEETINGS.
As promised, the DataSauce Academy puts you face to face with real clients and real accounts. Together with her supervisor, Lara is now scheduled to attend a fortnightly WIP meeting with one of our beauty brands.
That was in 2023. Fast forward to today, Lara's managing this same account herself.
Lunch! Our office is in a nice pocket of Prahran with a park across the street and plenty of food options along Chapel St. Which means that Lara's spoiled for choice today.
META CAMPAIGN & AD BUILDS.
Time for some ad builds. In terms of DataSauce work, intern Lara supports our agency's workflow through actioning tasks like Meta campaign builds and Google keyword research — which she learnt in her introductory sessions.
During the first few weeks, she worked on some dummy briefs to really get the hang of it all.
After mastering the art of ad and campaign builds, it's on to the real thing. Even handling tens of thousands in budget.
REPORTING & DATA ANALYSIS.
Performance marketing isn't just about the setting things live. It's analysing and evaluating campaign results and their tangible outcomes too — maybe even more so.
Lara will now pull weekly and fortnightly reports for our clients, including data points and key notes across Meta, Google, Shopify, GA4, etc.
360° PROBLEM-SOLVING TASK.
"The amalgamation of your learning." — That is, in short, how the DataSauce Academy wraps up.
Lara closes today off by working on her 360° Problem-Solving brief. We pose an actual challenge / obstacle that a client is facing, and you (or in this case, Lara) has to use all the skills in your tool belt to ideate a solution.
Pick your brief of choice, strategise and plan. From campaign messaging to ad creative, CTAs, target demographic and more, Lara will flesh out a response and rationale to be shared with her supervisor and team.
RMIT - Manager L&T Partnerships, WIL
Short answer: DataSauce went from a concept to a full-fledged agency in May 2018. We've been in the space for seven years now — which is pretty much 49 dog years, and about 100 years in the world of digital marketing agencies.
So, you could say we've been around the block a few times.
But breaking this down even further, the wealth of experience within our team adds up to plenty more. Our Head of Search, Kento started specialising in Google in 2005. And Lauren, our Creative Lead? She's done professional content, photography, design (all the works) for 10+ years now.
We were front and centre when Facebook rebranded into Meta, watched the inception of TikTok and GA4, we dealt with iOS 14.5 and the death of third-party tracking, saw AI rise in marketing, and became active participants in the Influencer & UGC phenomenon with our sister-agency, Sticki.
Every year came with added knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of our ever-evolving industry. And we're anticipating so much more... Hopefully in partnership with you?
Great question, because (let's be honest) not all digital marketing agencies are built the same. Some just run ads. Others focus only on SEO or content. But at DataSauce, we take a full-funnel, performance-driven approach that actually moves the needle.
For one, we don't just drive traffic.
We care about the end result, and whatever success looks like for you (e.g. sales, conversions, leads, community, ongoing buzz, etc.)
No two clients are alike, and we aren't a one-size-fits-all agency. Meaning this depends.
When we enter a partnership, DataSauce becomes an extension of your marketing team — not your throwaway digital marketing agency. So, we build bespoke pricing based on your goals, your growth stage, and the level of support you actually need. You can pick and choose from our à la carte service menu, and we’ll craft a strategy (and price) that fits.
You can also find out if we're a good fit here.
DataSauce leans on value-based pricing instead of costing out by time and material.
You're not just buying hours, you’re investing in outcomes. And we price accordingly. But one thing remains for certain: We'll always get your sign-off before charging out any extra costs.
Transparency and alignment are non-negotiables.
Wherever your company's at (from start-ups to established household names, local to global), we’ve got the tools to help you get anywhere... If you’ve got a vision you’re ready to invest in.
Our specialities? Vast. Including, but not limited to:
- eCommerce
- B2B (That's Business-to-Business, not the Charli xcx version)
- Events
- Not-for-Profit Organisations
- Property
- SaaS
We break these down even further (by specific industries) here.
That being said, our ethos is all about pushing boundaries, together. We’re certainly not limited to these six, and implore you to challenge us even further.
Well, you're already at the right place. Scroll a little further down, and you'll see the "Apply Now" button. Send an email to careers@datasauce.com with your CV and a compelling cover letter — which is ideally full of personality, and tells us why digital marketing interests you alongside the contribution you’d bring to DataSauce.
If you're a design student applying for a Creative position, please attach your portfolio / a collection of your best work.
We'll arrange the rest.
Alternatively, if you'd like to explore other open positions or read more about the role, head on over to our Careers page. You'll find them all there, and plenty more "Apply Now" CTAs as well.
What to expect next? An interview, which we'll set up if all looks good. The first meet will be a casual get to know each other, followed by a second interview that typically consists of aptitude testing.
As much as we’d love to have everyone join the DataSauce Academy, our exponential growth also means an increasing shortage of chairs. But there’s always room for talent and luckily, we know how to spot it.
Our internship program typically runs as a 20-day program over 10 weeks, split into two consecutive 7.5 hour work days per week. But we're flexible to your schedule if necessary!
Absolutely, it can. In fact, it often does.
Most of our interns (aka. ourselves) actually started in the DataSauce internship program as part of our respective WILs, and we've been long-standing partners with the following major universities in Melbourne:
This also means that we're pretty familiar with any supporting documents or assessments that you'll have to complete as part of your placement, and can assist accordingly.
Nope. We care way more about curiosity than credentials.
Our current team comes from all kinds of backgrounds. Sure, there are marketing, business, design and data grads in the mix. But also heaps of arts majors, former law students, historians, criminologists, journalists, and ones that used to specialise in public relations.
TL;DR — If you’re keen to learn, have good energy, and are ready to think both creatively AND analytically, you’ll fit right in.
Skills can be taught. Ambition, drive and hunger? Not as much.
Short answer: DataSauce went from a concept to a full-fledged agency in May 2018. We've been in the space for seven years now — which is pretty much 49 dog years, and about 100 years in the world of digital marketing agencies.
So, you could say we've been around the block a few times.
But breaking this down even further, the wealth of experience within our team adds up to plenty more. Our Head of Search, Kento started specialising in Google in 2005. And Lauren, our Creative Lead? She's done professional content, photography, design (all the works) for 10+ years now.
We were front and centre when Facebook rebranded into Meta, watched the inception of TikTok and GA4, we dealt with iOS 14.5 and the death of third-party tracking, saw AI rise in marketing, and became active participants in the Influencer & UGC phenomenon with our sister-agency, Sticki.
Every year came with added knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of our ever-evolving industry. And we're anticipating so much more... Hopefully in partnership with you?
Great question, because (let's be honest) not all digital marketing agencies are built the same. Some just run ads. Others focus only on SEO or content. But at DataSauce, we take a full-funnel, performance-driven approach that actually moves the needle.
For one, we don't just drive traffic.
We care about the end result, and whatever success looks like for you (e.g. sales, conversions, leads, community, ongoing buzz, etc.)
No two clients are alike, and we aren't a one-size-fits-all agency. Meaning this depends.
When we enter a partnership, DataSauce becomes an extension of your marketing team — not your throwaway digital marketing agency. So, we build bespoke pricing based on your goals, your growth stage, and the level of support you actually need. You can pick and choose from our à la carte service menu, and we’ll craft a strategy (and price) that fits.
You can also find out if we're a good fit here.
DataSauce leans on value-based pricing instead of costing out by time and material.
You're not just buying hours, you’re investing in outcomes. And we price accordingly. But one thing remains for certain: We'll always get your sign-off before charging out any extra costs.
Transparency and alignment are non-negotiables.
Wherever your company's at (from start-ups to established household names, local to global), we’ve got the tools to help you get anywhere... If you’ve got a vision you’re ready to invest in.
Our specialities? Vast. Including, but not limited to:
- eCommerce
- B2B (That's Business-to-Business, not the Charli xcx version)
- Events
- Not-for-Profit Organisations
- Property
- SaaS
We break these down even further (by specific industries) here.
That being said, our ethos is all about pushing boundaries, together. We’re certainly not limited to these six, and implore you to challenge us even further.
Well, you're already at the right place. Scroll a little further down, and you'll see the "Apply Now" button. Send an email to careers@datasauce.com with your CV and a compelling cover letter — which is ideally full of personality, and tells us why digital marketing interests you alongside the contribution you’d bring to DataSauce.
If you're a design student applying for a Creative position, please attach your portfolio / a collection of your best work.
We'll arrange the rest.
Alternatively, if you'd like to explore other open positions or read more about the role, head on over to our Careers page. You'll find them all there, and plenty more "Apply Now" CTAs as well.
What to expect next? An interview, which we'll set up if all looks good. The first meet will be a casual get to know each other, followed by a second interview that typically consists of aptitude testing.
As much as we’d love to have everyone join the DataSauce Academy, our exponential growth also means an increasing shortage of chairs. But there’s always room for talent and luckily, we know how to spot it.
Our internship program typically runs as a 20-day program over 10 weeks, split into two consecutive 7.5 hour work days per week. But we're flexible to your schedule if necessary!
Absolutely, it can. In fact, it often does.
Most of our interns (aka. ourselves) actually started in the DataSauce internship program as part of our respective WILs, and we've been long-standing partners with the following major universities in Melbourne:
This also means that we're pretty familiar with any supporting documents or assessments that you'll have to complete as part of your placement, and can assist accordingly.
Nope. We care way more about curiosity than credentials.
Our current team comes from all kinds of backgrounds. Sure, there are marketing, business, design and data grads in the mix. But also heaps of arts majors, former law students, historians, criminologists, journalists, and ones that used to specialise in public relations.
TL;DR — If you’re keen to learn, have good energy, and are ready to think both creatively AND analytically, you’ll fit right in.
Skills can be taught. Ambition, drive and hunger? Not as much.