M+C Saatchi’s Open House is designed to break down the barriers of entry to the creative communications industry. The free online seven-week M+C Saatchi Group training program is open to anyone. Industry specialists will share knowledge across CX, design, strategy, creative, storytelling, media, data, innovation and more. Participants will gain frontline insights into the marketing and advertising industry, the jobs available and also have the opportunity to secure a paid internship at M+C Saatchi in 2026. Open House is delivered via live, weekly interactive webinars that are also recorded and available on demand.

Open House was launched by M+C Saatchi Group in 2021 and has been substantiated further over the years by the findings of Advertising Council Australia’s (ACA’s) Create Space census, which consistently makes it clear that a more diverse, inclusive and equitable industry is needed to accelerate positive and lasting change. 

“Whether you’re a student, starting or shifting your career, returning to work after a break or simply wanting to find out more before deciding, we want your original ideas and thinking. We’d especially like to hear from people from diverse backgrounds, personal circumstances or locations,” stated Dani Bassil, CEO of M+C Saatchi ANZ. 

The first Open House program resulted in M+C Saatchi Group recruiting eight incredible people to its family. “We aim to build on this, because breaking down barriers to entry has never been more important. We’re opening the doors for prospective talent who may never have thought about a career in the creative communications industry,” Bassiladded. 

Each week of the program, an M+C Saatchi Group speaker will provide specialist knowledge and insights. Speakers from across the business include Emma Robbins, chief creative officer ANZ; Rhian Mason, managing partner passions & PR and Ryan Reed, chief creative officer M+C Saatchi UK.  Mentors will guide participants as they apply these learnings to a real client brief.

Dani Bassil will kick off the program with a live audience in Sydney, and Zaid Al-Qassab, global CEO, will do the same in London. At the in-person events, M+C Saatchi will host a Q&A panel of Open House participants in both regions sharing their experience in the account management, creative, marketing, media, PR, and strategy roles that make up our industry, sharing personal career journeys to demystify the many pathways to advertising.

Participants will see how these roles come to life in practice through real examples of work, while also being encouraging to reflect on their own strengths, interests and ambitions. On completion, participants will receive an M+C Saatchi Group certificate that can support future applications and career opportunities, alongside the chance to apply and be assessed for a future role within the M+C Saatchi Group.

To apply for Open House, participants need to register by 5pm on Saturday 28 February 2026. Find out more and register here.