Benelux Communications Intern (Hybrid)

NLS Medtronic Trading NL B.V.; Heerlen; Hybrid; EUR 3,300 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel costs reimbursement

Hybrid work model

Office in Heerlen

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an enthusiastic Communications Intern to support day-to-day activities across the Benelux region. You will gain hands-on experience in corporate communications, media relations, content creation, and campaigns within an international healthcare technology organization, collaborating with teams across the Benelux region.

This six-month internship starts January/February 2027 in Heerlen, hybrid work with about two days per week in the office, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Current student in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field.
• Proficiency in English and Dutch.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; experience with communications, digital media, or social media management tools is an advantage.
• Understanding of corporate communications, media relations, and social media channels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn within an international and collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and adaptation of communications materials, including articles, social media content, presentations, and announcements.
• Assist with media monitoring and social listening activities, identifying relevant coverage, trends, and emerging topics.
• Support media relations and public relations activities, including maintaining media lists, preparing background information, and coordinating communication materials.
• Assist in the planning and execution of communication campaigns, events, and employee and community engagement initiatives.
• Conduct research and gather insights to support communication projects, content development, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Collaborate with communications colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders across the Benelux region and the wider organization.

Skills

English

Dutch

MS Office

Media monitoring

Social media management

Corporate communications

Organizational skills

French (plus)

Education

Current student in Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Public Relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media tools

Job description

Medtronic is seeking an enthusiastic Communications Intern to support day-to-day activities across the Benelux region. You will gain hands-on experience in corporate communications, media relations, content creation, and campaigns within an international healthcare technology organization, collaborating with teams across the Benelux region.

This six-month internship starts January/February 2027 in Heerlen, hybrid work with about two days per week in the office, 40 hours per week.