The halls of Paramount got a little brighter these school holidays as we welcomed our awesome Career Trackers – Jewel and Bailey! While Jewel’s been diving into the buzz of Communications in Sydney, Bailey’s been experiencing our creative Marketing crew up in Brisbane.

Career Trackers is our way of lighting up the path for future industry leaders, giving talented young minds a chance to shine in the dynamic world of media. We’re not just offering internships – we’re helping kickstart exciting careers and nurturing tomorrow’s leaders!

How far into your studies are you?

Jewel: I am about to start University at the University of Sydney.

Bailey: I’m currently enrolled in my third year of Uni at the Queensland University of Technology. I live in Brisbane. I am in a four-year course, so just over halfway. Network 10 is my fourth internship, I previously worked at Qantas in Sydney, Telstra, and Queensland Music Festival.

Tell us a little bit about what you are studying.

Jewel: I am studying Secondary Education, majoring in Ancient History. I chose to study Education as I love teaching kids.

Bailey: I am studying a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and a Bachelor of Communications (Entertainment Industries). I chose this course because I’m really interested in Media and like creative problem-solving with Marketing.

Tell us a bit about your background and where you live.

Jewel: I am Syrian-Aboriginal, and I live at Rooty Hill in Sydney. My Aboriginal lineage is the Wiradjuri tribe of the Murrumbidgee People located in Leeton/Griffith, and I come from a long line of warriors. The Wiradjuri tribe extends past Dubbo (north-west New South Wales) down to Albury/Wodonga (the NSW/VIC border).

My cultures have been thriving despite the hardship they have endured, they have persevered through the acts of kinship and resilience. As a result of being widespread, the Wiradjuri nation has many dialects that make it unique, even has an app that teaches the language.

Bailey: I come from the Wonnerua Mob in NSW. My dad is from Zimbabwe and my Aboriginal connection comes from my Mum’s side. My Mob is based in the Hunter Valley and they speak Awabakal.

For those who don’t know, what is Career Trackers?

Bailey: Career Trackers is an internship program that helps facilitate paid internships for Indigenous students all around Australia. The company provides each student with an advisor who can help with university studies as well as any other additional support needed. The company has been around for 15 years and has over one thousand alumni graduates from the program.

What made you choose Paramount Australia/Network 10 for your internship?

Jewel: I chose to intern at Paramount Australia because I wanted to explore career paths beyond teaching, to get a feel of different options.

Bailey: Network 10 perfectly combines the two aspects of my degree – Marketing and Entertainment Industries. I’ve also been a massive fan of all things Network 10 and Paramount, so to get the opportunity to work with them was really exciting.

What has been the highlight of your time at Paramount Australia?

Jewel: My highlight has been posting for the Paramount ANZ and Network 10 corporate LinkedIn accounts, and learning about corporate language.

Bailey: Working with Network 10, there have been so many highlights. One of the biggest highlights was being able to help organise the I’m A Celebrity Ice Cream Trucks across Queensland and Sydney. Another highlight has been getting to know the team, and all the different roles everyone has. The last biggest highlight is getting to work with outside stakeholders like the little nippers to help with giveaways of toys and books.

Do you have a favourite show on Network 10 or Paramount+?

Jewel: My favourite show on Paramount+ is The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers and on Network 10 it’s Have You Been Paying Attention?.

Bailey: I’m A big fan of Australian comedy so, I really enjoy a lot of the shows on 10 like Have You Been Paying Attention? and Taskmaster.

What are your favourite hobbies?

Jewel: My favorite hobbies are watching two-hour long food eating reviews – its a Gen Z thing.

Bailey: My favourite hobbies are watching TV and movies, running, and hanging out with my mates.