Communications Intern

Catawiki; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 11,160 - 15,624; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catavoucher on joining

Catavoucher on birthday

Extra day off for life events

Job summary

Catawiki is seeking a Communications Intern to support the busy press office for a 6-month paid internship in Amsterdam. Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will draft pitches, press releases, and FAQs, while helping with proactive media outreach and daily media monitoring across European markets.

You'll gain hands-on experience in crisis management, media relations, and content creation, contributing to company announcements and data-driven storytelling for a global audience.

Qualifications

• Studying communications, journalism or PR; previous comms work experience at a media outlet, PR agency or brand is a plus
• Excellent writing skills in English and strong verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of a wide range of new and traditional media and social media outlets
• Competent with Microsoft Office—Word, Excel and PowerPoint—and G Suite
• Incredibly passionate about the mission and goals
• Creative, innovative, and able to think big
• Hard working, hands-on and pressure resistant, with a can-do attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves, dive deep and get the job done in a fast-changing environment
• Bilingual in French, Italian, German, Dutch or Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage the press monitoring routine, tracking coverage generated on a daily, monthly, and project basis
• Manage the press newsrooms, uploading all relevant content in a timely manner
• Manage the corporate social media channel (LinkedIn)
• Support the Comms team with writing and distributing news releases and media pitches, as well as drafting interview briefings and FAQs, helping to secure top tier media coverage for Catawiki
• Support the handling of media enquiries, including involving relevant team members and supporting any information required
• Support research on various topics, ideation / brainstorming sessions, and proactive communications campaigns across consumer and corporate
• Provide general support to the team on day-to-day logistics, such as meeting arrangements, general operations, meeting minutes, and reporting
• Support the daily management of PR agencies across 8 European markets
• Assist on reactive media issues management if needed, including support on developing statements

Skills

Press outreach

English writing

Media monitoring

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Media relations

Bilingual language skills

Education

Communications/PR student

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Job description

Catawiki is a marketplace for buying and selling special objects, with more than 100,000 unique items auctioned each week and curated by in‑house experts.

We are looking for an intern to support Catawiki’s Communications team on a 6‑month contract. As Communications Intern, you will assist on communications initiatives as well as the general day‑to‑day running of the busy Catawiki press office. Reporting to the Communications Manager, this role calls for a versatile communicator who can confidently shift between researching timely topics, drafting compelling press materials—including pitches and press releases—and supporting proactive media outreach. You’ll play a key role across a broad range of projects, from company announcements and data‑driven stories to object‑focused communications, helping craft narratives that resonate with media and diverse audiences. Using data in storytelling, reporting on daily coverage, and supporting the day‑to‑day management of the company’s corporate social channels are also part of the role.

This is a 6‑month paid internship

What you’ll do

• Manage the press monitoring routine, tracking coverage generated on a daily, monthly, and project basis
• Manage the press newsrooms, uploading all relevant content in a timely manner
• Manage the corporate social media channel (LinkedIn)
• Support the Comms team with writing and distributing news releases and media pitches, as well as drafting interview briefings and FAQs, helping to secure top tier media coverage for Catawiki
• Support the handling of media enquiries, including involving relevant team members and supporting any information required
• Support research on various topics, ideation / brainstorming sessions, and proactive communications campaigns across consumer and corporate
• Provide general support to the team on day‑to‑day logistics, such as meeting arrangements, general operations, meeting minutes, and reporting
• Support the daily management of PR agencies across 8 European markets
• Assist on reactive media issues management if needed, including support on developing statements

Who you are

In order to be considered for this internship, you need to be registered as a student in a Dutch university during the entire internship period. A tri‑party agreement will be requested.

• Studying communications, journalism or PR; previous comms work experience at a media outlet, PR agency or brand is a plus
• Excellent writing skills in English and strong verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of a wide range of new and traditional media and social media outlets
• Competent with Microsoft Office—Word, Excel and PowerPoint—and G Suite
• Incredibly passionate about the mission and goals
• Creative, innovative, and able to think big
• Hard working, hands‑on and pressure resistant, with a can‑do attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves, dive deep and get the job done in a fast‑changing environment
• Bilingual in French, Italian, German, Dutch or Spanish is a plus

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business.
• Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.
• Celebrate life’s moments with us with a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion”. Additional leave is also offered for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.