Global Communications & PR Intern — The Hague

Asser Institute; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 7,500 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

The Asser Institute in The Hague is seeking a Communications and PR Intern to support the implementation of our communications and social media strategies. You will create materials for PR and marketing, produce content for our website, newsletters, and social channels, and work with researchers and events staff to ensure successful communications around events.

Time commitment is 38 hours per week for 6 months, with a possible extension to 9 months.

Qualifications

• You must be enrolled in – or recently graduated from – a bachelor’s or master’s programme in a relevant field (e.g. journalism, communications, marketing, media studies, public relations, international or European law, international relations or European studies).
• You are fluent in written and spoken English. Dutch is a plus but not mandatory.
• You possess excellent writing and editing skills. You have real hands‑on experience managing different social media platforms and producing online content.
• You are a Microsoft Office Master (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• You are a quick learner, confident working independently, and in an enthusiastic team.
• You have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and can express your ideas openly and constructively.
• Experience with InDesign, video editing and/or photography is a serious plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Communications Department in implementing the communications strategy across various online platforms, as well as internally.
• Contribute to designing and developing communications materials for PR and marketing purposes, including videos, flyers, and brochures.
• Produce written and visual content for our online platforms (website, social media, and newsletters) and assist with web care.
• Help create communications plans and campaigns for our research and training activities.
• Conduct interviews (both written and on camera) with our researchers on their latest work, and with speakers and participants at our regular events.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Social media management

InDesign

Video editing

Photography

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

InDesign

Video editing

Photography

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Asser Institute in The Hague is seeking a Communications and PR Intern to support the implementation of our communications and social media strategies. You will create materials for PR and marketing, produce content for our website, newsletters, and social channels, and work with researchers and events staff to ensure successful communications around events.

Time commitment is 38 hours per week for 6 months, with a possible extension to 9 months.