USYD MECOSOC

The official page for The University of Sydney's Media and Communications Society. Your go-to source for all things media.

We're here to keep you connected with all things media and comms. Think opportunities to build your portfolio with USyd media outlets, how to find industry internships, and events to get you networking with fellow media makers.

2023-24 Executive Team:

President: Rikki Ding
Vice President: Ruby McGinty
Secretary: Chloe Atkinson
Treasurer: Annabelle Dwyer
Events Officer: Charlotte Ryan
Publicity O

fficer: Ben Zhou
First Year Officer: Robyn Clark
External Communications Officer: Shreya Sahdev
General Executive: Linh Cao, Claire Chang, Katie Hunter, Amy Zhang

14/10/2025

🩵🐚GENERAL RELEASE TICKETS ARE LIVE🐚🩵

Strictly limited tickets are available so don’t delay

Link in bio to purchase 🧜‍♀️✨

13/10/2025

MECOSOC Annual Ball 2025: Aquamarine ⋆｡𖦹 °.🐚⋆❀˖°  Set against the stunning Darling Harbour, give in to the siren’s song and join us for a night of elegance, charm, and liquid luxury.  ❗️DETAILS❗️ Date: Wednesday the 19th of November Time: 6:30pm - 11:00pm Location: Cargo Bar, 52-60 The Promenade, King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000.  Dress code: Cocktail Attire, think ocean opulence.

 🎟️ TICKETS 🎟️ Early Bird (limited tickets!): On sale 9:00AM, Wednesday the 15th of October until Sold out.
 MECOSOC Member: $70 + Fees
USU Member and Non-USU Member: $80 + Fees  General Release: On sale 9:00AM, Wednesday the 22nd of October until Sold out.

MECOSOC Member: $80 + Fees
USU Member: $90 + Fees Non-USU Member: $95 + Fees

PS. USU Members 👀 It’s not too late to become a MECOSOC Member to save a few dollars… tap the link here: https://usu.edu.au/clubs/media-communications-society/  Tickets include drinks and light food at the venue! 🥂📸 Updates about the event will be communicated through a facebook event link and our Instagram, so connect with us to make sure you’re kept updated! 
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Please note, this is an 18+ only event and valid ID will be required to enter. MECOSOC reserves the right to deny entry to any attendee for any reason and remove attendees who threaten the safety or wellbeing of other individuals present. MECOSOC and the USU support responsible drinking.

For more information please message us on our socials. Follow us on Instagram for updates.

Please be advised that tickets are non-refundable.

10/10/2025

Feeling blue? Not for long! The 2025 annual MECO Ball is back! Save the date and watch this space 🐚🩵

29/09/2025

Congrats to for being a finalist for our 2025 MECOSOC x Fujifilm photo competition!

Remember to like the post of your favourite entry by 11:59 on Friday, October 3 - the post with most likes will be the winner of a Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3, thanks to 🩷

05/09/2025

COME TO MECOSOC’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 📸⭐️

Apply to be apart of the 2026 executive team and help share exciting events for students passionate about media! Or just come along to see how the society operates.

We’d love to see you there! 🪩

The 13 positions available for nomination are:
⭐️ 1x President
⭐️ 1x Vice President
📒 1x Secretary
🤑 1x Treasurer
🥳 1x Events Officer
🧑‍🎨 2x Publicity Officers
📧 1x External Communication Officer
🐣 1x First-Year Officer
🫶 4x General Executives

Nominate yourself for an executive position via the link in our bio!

Nominations will close on the 19th of September at 12:00PM

AGM DETAILS:
🗓️ Friday 19th September
⏰ 6:30PM
📍 John Woolley N401 (or Zoom! link in our bio)

Disclaimer: In order to nominate for a position or vote at the AGM, you must be an Ordinary Member of the society or an Honorary Member who otherwise qualifies for Ordinary Membership. This includes the payment of the $5 membership fee. If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact the MecoSoc exec and we will be able to clarify for you.

28/08/2025

Our flagship photo comp with Fujifilm Instax is back for 2025!! 📸🔥

The winner of this years photo comp will receive an Instax Mini Link 3! (Valued at $179!)

How to enter:
Step 1: Be a MECOSOC member and follow MECOSOC on Instagram!

Step 2: Take a photo comp winning pic and post it to your feed OR story tagging and with the hashtag (remember to make sure it’s on a public account so we can see)

Step 3: Send the image file to [email protected] or our instagram dms! 🫶

Submissions will close 2 weeks from now on Friday the 5th of October at 11:59PM, where we will shortlist the 3 finalists and post them on our feed. Most liked wins! ❤️

Thank you to Fujifilm Instax Aus for once again sponsoring this competition! 💕🌟

06/08/2025

MECOSOC IS BACK FOR SEM 2 🗣️🗣️🗣️

Come join us for Welcome Drinks and Pizza at the Bevery in Courtyard Cafe! With free pizza and soft drinks for MECOSOC members, this is the perfect chance to catch up with friends after the break!🍻🍕

📍The Bevery, at the entrance of Courtyard Cafe
⏰ Monday August 11 12PM - 2PM

27/05/2025

THREE DAYS UNTIL OUR VIDEO PRODUCTION PANEL EVENT 🎥✨

Swipe across to see our amazing panellists who will be sharing their insights in making a career in video production and storytelling through screen 💖

🎤Mayeta Clarke - Investigative Producer at ABC

🎤Isabel Suckling - Assistant Producer at Northern Pictures

🎤Viet Phan - Videographer/Partner at Syn Creative

DETAILS OF THE EVENT

🕰️⏳Friday 30 May, 6:00-8:30PM
📍Belinda Hutchinson Building Room 3020

RSVP LINK IN OUR BIO

21/05/2025

Join us for a deep dive into the world of film, tv, and video production in Australia! 🎥

Hear from our panellists working in the industry (to be revealed…) to learn about breaking into production, pitching, cinematography, and any other questions you may have ⭐️🎞️

DETAILS:
📍Belinda Hutchinson Building Seminar Room 3020
⏰ Friday 30 May 6:30PM - 8PM

RSVP through the link in the bio!

07/04/2025

📱LESS THAN TWO DAYS TO GO UNTIL OUR SOCIAL MEDIA STORYTELLING WORKSHOP 📱

Swipe to meet the speakers who will be giving their top industry insights and the ins and outs of how to create compelling social media content! 🗣️✨

❤️ Paul Maland - Social Media Lead Creator

❤️ Liam Clarkson - Audience Engagement Lead

DETAILS OF THE EVENT:

⏳Wednesday 9 April, 6:15 - 8:30
📍Susan Wakil Health Building Learning Studio 225
👕 Dress code: Casual

RSVP for this event via the link in our bio!

10/03/2025

🚨TWO DAYS TO GO UNTIL MECOSOC TRIVIA & GAMES NIGHT 🚨

For the top 2 MECOSOC Trivia Champ teams, they will win their choice of:

• Strike Macquarie 🎳 - 4x Fun Pack (2x Bowling 1x Laser Tag)

• The Cool Space🕵️ - 1x paid-in-full voucher code to an escape room experience for 4 players.

Thank you so much to and for sponsoring MECOSOC Trivia Night and generously providing these prizes!

DETAILS
🗓️ Wednesday 13 March
📍The Royal Darlington
⌚️6pm

TICKETS
MECOSOC Member: Free Entry
Non-Member $5 (Pay at Door)

Make sure to join MECOSOC now for $5 and get access to all our events for the rest of the year! Link in bio!

This event is 18+

*The USU promotes responsible consumption of alcohol

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We're here to keep you connected with all things media and comms. Think opportunities to build your portfolio with USYD media outlets, how to find industry internships, and events to get you networking with fellow media makers - and even just make friends within your degree. 2019/20 Executive Team: President: Emelie Watkins Vice-President: Ayden Marzinotto Secretary: Caitlyn Sinclair Treasurer: Tasia Kuznichenko Publicity Officer: Nicole Baxter First Year Officer: Kiran Gupta Events Officer: Abi Coffey General Executive: Finn McDonagh