OCTAGON GRADUATE PROGRAM 2013
INDUSTRY: SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
LOCATION: THE ROCKS, SYDNEY
POSITION:
PAID GRADUATE
WEB:
www.octagonaustralia.com.au AND www.octagon.com
WHO IS OCTAGON?
Octagon is a worldwide leader in engagement marketing, helping build brands through
people’s passion. Whether that’s building our client, athlete, event or rights holder brands,
Octagon harnesses its international expertise, insights and creativity to deliver tangible ROI.
Octagon has over 800 employees in 60 offices around the world and is part of The
Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG), one of the world's leading advertising and marketing services
firms. We manage and market the careers of more than 800 athletes and Personalities
globally. We also consult to some of the World`s biggest investors in Sports and
Entertainment Marketing and manage more than 5,000 events per year around the world.
THE GRADUATE PROGRAM
Octagon is challenging you to spend one year as an actively involved graduate in the
World’s leading Sports and Entertainment Marketing Agency. Our 12 month graduate
program is a unique learning opportunity on which you could build your career. You will gain
invaluable experience in a leading global agency with the prospect of securing a permanent
position at the conclusion of the program. Octagon will challenge and engage you, providing
you with every opportunity to make your mark and build a future in a fast growing and
exciting Industry.
This program is also a great way for you to develop industry connections and build a profile.
As a world leader in understanding fan passion, Octagon will provide you with the
opportunity to use these insights to build more effective, efficient and measurable marketing
initiatives for our Athletes, Brands and Events.
WHY JOIN OCTAGON?
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Octagon employees around the world enjoy dynamic, professional careers and
growth opportunities in an environment that reinforces our guiding principles of
Innovation, Dynamism, Passion and a sense of Team.
We are looking for exceptional graduates who show a passion for Marketing in the
Sports, Music and Entertainment space.
THE POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2013:
Octagon proposes to offer the following graduate positions for 2013.
 1 x Marketing Graduate
 1 x Athlete and Personalities Graduate
 1 x Events Graduate
 1 x Music and Entertainment Graduate
Whichever path you choose to follow, we are committed to helping you achieve your
potential both personally and professionally.
OCTAGON IS LOOKING FOR:
Octagon is seeking dynamic, innovative and adaptable graduates to become part of our
team. Naturally, you will need to have a passion and interest in the marketing and business
of sports and entertainment. You will also need to be articulate and a confident self-starter
with excellent interpersonal skills. It is highly desirable that you have tertiary education in
Marketing, Business, Law, Commerce, Economics, Statistics or Sports Management and
excellent university results.
HOW TO APPLY:
Eligibility:
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If you’re in your final year at university in 2012
Permanent Resident of Australia
Application process:
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To submit your expression of interest you must attach your CV and application
letter
together
with
recent
certified
academic
results
to
[email protected]
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Octagon will be inviting up to 50 potential applicants to an information evening at their
Sydney office on Wednesday September 12th, 2012
Following the information evening all candidates will need to confirm their application
and candidates will be interviewed in October with a view to a formal appointment in
November, 2012
The successful candidates will be required to commence work at the company`s
Sydney office on Monday January 7th, 2013
Applications close: COB Wednesday 5th September 2012
Contact details:
 Contact Name: Abby Lloyd
 Email: [email protected]