Build your personal brand

Following on from our biggest program ever in 2020, Verizon Media Academy is back again with a renewed commitment to inspire the next generation of industry leaders. We’ve designed a jam packed program filled with opportunities for rising stars to build their personal brand and accelerate their careers.

Nominees from across Australia and New Zealand will be hand-selected to attend the exclusive and free program. What can they expect? Intimate masterclasses with inspiring global speakers, exclusive industry benefits, valuable networking opportunities and a virtual pitch-off that could see them take home the prize of a three day executive wellness retreat + 1 year of executive coaching. Verizon Media Academy is our industry’s leading talent program.

This year, we’ve opened up nominations so you can self-nominate. We will require the endorsement of your senior leader.

Last days to nominate! Hurry and get your nominations in now.

What's included in the program:

- Exclusive Access to Verizon Media Academy Masterclasses

- VIP Backstage Q&A with keynote speakers

- Professional Headshots 

- 1:1 Mentoring

- Access to additional training

- Pitch off competition with the chance to win a three day executive wellness retreat and 1 year of executive coaching

- Networking opportunities 

- Live Celebration Dinner 

- Virtual Welcome Event

Testimonials from past delegates

"Thank you Verizon Media, this has been one of the most positive and valuable programs I've been involved in during my media career."

"I just wanted to say thank you for much for all Verizon did to make the Verizon Media Academy happen...it was a learning experience like no other."

Nomination criteria

Nominees must meet the below criteria.

- Currently working in a digital role within a media agency or marketing team

- More than 12 months, and less than seven years experience in the media industry

- Passionate about the digital media industry

For any questions please reach out to [email protected].

Should you be successful as a delegate for Verizon Media Academy, please make yourself virtually available on 16th March.


See Terms and Conditions.

Nominations are now open

Nominate now