Intern Communication and Content Creation

Boskalis; Papendrecht; On-site; EUR 4,464 - 10,044; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship mentoring

Warm welcome

Salary allowance

Dynamic environment

Young Boskalis

Job summary

Boskalis’ SMIT Salvage is seeking an enthusiastic Communication & Sustainability intern/working student to translate complex sustainability topics into clear, engaging content for internal and external audiences. You will craft newsletters, articles and social content, gathering stories across the business and helping build strategic communication calendars.

Work will involve both hands-on content creation and developing broader communication strategies, with opportunities to contribute to Young

Qualifications

• You are enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in a relevant field.
• You have an interest in sustainability and can translate complex topics into clear messages.
• You are a strong writer with excellent communication skills.
• You are creative, curious and enjoy fresh ideas.
• You like combining hands-on content creation with strategic thinking.
• You are proactive, organized and eager to learn.
• You can work independently and in a team.
• You have excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Translate sustainability initiatives and projects into engaging content for internal and external audiences.
• Create content for newsletters, articles, case studies, social media and industry publications.
• Gather input and stories from colleagues across the business.
• Support development of communication strategies and content calendars for sustainability topics.
• Identify effective communication channels for different messages and audiences.
• Increase visibility and understanding of our sustainability efforts and the Boskalis brand.
• Develop creative communication concepts and propose new ideas.
• Support day-to-day communications and longer-term strategies.
• Develop a protocol for future follow-up initiatives.

Skills

Strong writing

English proficiency

Content creation

Creative

Independent & team player

Organized

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Communications/Marketing/Sustainability/Journalism

Job description

How you can make your mark

Join SMIT Salvage and give a legendary brand fresh visibility

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative intern or working student who is eager to gain hands‑on experience in the world of salvage operations. In this role, you will help bring our sustainability ambitions to life by making sustainability initiatives within our salvage operations visible, understandable, and engaging for internal and external audiences.

Together with colleagues, you will support the communication of sustainability initiatives and projects across the organization. Your focus will be on translating technical and operational information into clear, compelling stories and communication materials that strengthen awareness, visibility, and understanding of our sustainability efforts.

No two days are the same in this dynamic environment. One part of your day may involve writing articles, gathering input from colleagues, creating content, and preparing communications for publication. The other part may focus on supporting and developing communication strategies, identifying relevant topics, mapping communication channels, and developing new ideas to improve how we share our sustainability story.

Your responsibilities as Communication & Sustainability Intern

• Translate sustainability initiatives and projects into engaging communication content for internal and external audiences.
• Create content for newsletters, articles, case studies, social media, and industry publications.
• Gather input and stories from colleagues across the business.
• Support the development of communication strategies and content calendars related to sustainability topics.
• Help identify the most effective communication channels for different messages and audiences.
• Contribute to increasing the visibility and understanding of our sustainability efforts and the SMIT brand awareness.
• Develop creative communication concepts and proactively bring forward new ideas.
• Support both day‑to‑day communication activities and longer‑term communication strategies.
• Develop a protocol for future follow‑up initiatives

Your qualities and experience

You can make a difference as an intern if you bring the following:

• You are enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Sustainability or Journalism. Students from maritime academies and nautical colleges with a strong interest in communications and sustainability are also encouraged to apply.
• You have an interest in sustainability and enjoy translating complex topics into clear and engaging messages.
• You are a strong writer with excellent communication skills.
• You are creative, curious, and enjoy coming up with fresh ideas.
• You like combining hands‑on content creation with strategic thinking.
• You are proactive, organized, and eager to learn.
• You can work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• You have an excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.

We offer

What you can expect

• Internship mentoring: we offer you the opportunity to get the most out of your internship by providing the right guidance.
• Warm welcome: you can count on a warm welcome, so you quickly feel at home at Smit Salvage.
• Salary and more: as an intern or working student you will receive an allowance. In addition, we offer a fun working environment with many challenges.
• A dynamic working environment: as an intern or working student you can learn a lot from a leading salvage company and be part of a diverse team of experts.
• Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Then join Young Boskalis! Monthly social and sports activities, ranging from pub quizzes, yoga, boot camps and an annual sailing race. Networking and knowledge sharing are also an important part of Young Boskalis

Extra information

• Where you will work: For office‑based roles, in consultation with your manager and your team, you work partly at home and partly in the office.
• Full/part‑time job: Working hours and days can be discussed, depending on the duration of the internship/working student job.

About Boskalis

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

SMIT Salvage is part of Boskalis and in your job you will work for this salvage company that is one of the largest in the world. We have an extensive track record, and our client base includes many ship owners, governments, oil and gas companies and leading insurers. The power of the sea is unpredictable. You never know when or where a vessel is going to get into trouble and how a salvage operation will turn out. We have five strategically located offices near the main global shipping routes: Rotterdam, Houston, Cape Town, Macae and Singapore.

Interested?

How to become our new intern/working student

• Upload your CV via the application form.
• Keep an eye on your inbox or phone: you will receive a personal response within 5 days.
• For more information about the internship or the application process, please contact Jenna de Waard, Campus Recruiter, at [phone] or via [e-mail].