Intern

Havas Group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Havas Media Netherlands is seeking a Global Awards Intern to organize the network’s award footprint, coordinate across international offices, and champion wins both internally and externally. You will help track entries, manage the internal platform, and assist with submissions and asset uploads.

The role requires strong English, superb organization, and solid MS Office skills, with a passion for writing and storytelling. Amsterdam-based, available two days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Based in or around Amsterdam with the right to work in the Netherlands.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, detail-oriented writing and storytelling skills.
• Knowledge of Canva or Adobe Express is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize the network’s global award footprint and coordinate with international offices.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the internal awards tracking platform.
• Assist with writing and drafting actual awards submissions.
• Collaborate with Global Communications for external promotion of wins.
• Support uploading submissions, case studies, and assets to festival platforms.

Skills

Fluent English

Organized

Detail oriented

Writing skills

Storytelling

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Communications/Marketing/Media Studies degree

Tools

Canva

Adobe Express

Job description

Agency :

Havas Media Netherlands

Job Description :

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About the Global Awards Team

The Global Awards Team sits at the heart of our network’s strategic hub. Our mission is to identify, nurture, and celebrate the most impactful work produced across our global offices. We ensure that our network’s best ideas and campaigns are spotlighted and successfully submitted to prestigious regional and global industry competitions, such as Cannes Lions and the Festival of Media. To be associated to interns.

Role Overview

We are seeking an energetic, highly structured, and communication-focused Global Awards Intern to join our team in Amsterdam. In this role, you will play a crucial part in organizing the network’s global award footprint, ensuring seamless collaboration across international offices, and championing our wins, both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Awards Tracking & Platform Administration

Process Ownership:

• Take charge of the awards tracking process, which serves as our central system for monitoring Havas Media Network’s award entries and results.

Platform Management:

• Manage our dedicated internal platform, ensuring database accuracy and integrity.
• Work with IT to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with the tracking tool, and manage requests for user access and the addition of new award names.

Network Liaison & Follow-ups:

• Communicate regularly with local awards tracking contacts to ensure information is provided on time.
• Proactively follow up with local teams when information or results are delayed.

2. Award Success Communication

Win Notifications:

• Actively monitor results and communicate award wins to winning teams to celebrate their success.

External Promotion Support:

• Share results with the Global Communications team for website and social media promotion.

3. Submission & Entry Support

Entry Writing:

• Support the team in writing and drafting actual awards submissions.

Platform Uploads:

• Assist with the practical side of uploading finalized submissions, case study videos, and entry assets to various festival platforms.

Who You Are (Requirements)

• Education: Currently studying or recently graduated with a degree in Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, or a related field.

• Location & Presence: Based in or around Amsterdam, with the right to work/intern in the Netherlands. Must be available to work in the Amsterdam office at least 2 days a week.

• Language Skills: Fluent in English (written and spoken).

• Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Soft Skills & Passions: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a genuine love for writing, storytelling, and communications.

• Preferred Plusses: Knowledge of design platforms (such as Canva and Adobe Express), additional languages, and previous internship experience is a plus.

What We Offer

• An international role and the opportunity to work with teams from all over the world and professionals across multiple disciplines.

• Deep exposure to the world’s best media, creative, and strategic campaigns.

• A front-row seat to the processes behind the industry’s most prestigious festivals (Cannes Lions, Festival of Media, Effies).

• A warm onboarding experience and active mentorship to help you grow.

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Contract Type

Intern

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