Global Public Affairs Intern - Nordic Focus

A.P. Moller - Maersk; København; On-site; DKK 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk, a global logistics leader, offers a Global Public Affairs Internship in Copenhagen. You’ll join the Europe team with a focus on the Nordic countries and work on live political issues alongside colleagues who advise senior management and engage with governments and industry organisations.

This full-time internship (37 hours/week) runs from January to June/July 2027, with flexibility for scheduling conflicts and university credit transfer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a master’s degree or final year of a bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, business or a related field at a Danish university based in Copenhagen.
• Ability to turn political and business issues into clear, concise analysis and written materials.
• Structured work style with strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Take ownership of tasks and see them through to delivery.
• Professional Danish or Swedish and fluent English; proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse political and legislative developments in the EU, Denmark, Sweden and the Nordic region and assess implications for Maersk.
• Prepare briefs and background material for senior executives ahead of ministerial meetings and other engagements.
• Conduct desk research on topics such as societal security, critical infrastructure, supply chain resilience and trade policy.
• Contribute to policy positions and consultation responses.
• Support planning of stakeholder meetings, delegation visits, seminars, and other external engagements.
• Own a defined internship project and deliver it from start to finish.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

English fluent

Education

Master's or final-year Bachelor's in Political Science/Economics/Business

Job description

Maersk, a global logistics leader, offers a Global Public Affairs Internship in Copenhagen. You’ll join the Europe team with a focus on the Nordic countries and work on live political issues alongside colleagues who advise senior management and engage with governments and industry organisations.

This full-time internship (37 hours/week) runs from January to June/July 2027, with flexibility for scheduling conflicts and university credit transfer.