Intern Communications

Smithfieldgroup; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real responsibility from week one

Mentorship by experienced consultants

AI-first experience with latest tools

Global Edelman network

Lunch on Mondays

Monthly office borrels

Job summary

Edelman Amsterdam is seeking curious, proactive students in Communications or Marketing to join our internship. From day one you’ll work on campaigns for world‑class brands, partner with experienced consultants, and contribute to client work across earned, owned, social and digital media.

You’ll develop writing and strategic thinking, explore AI responsibly for research and content, and receive hands‑on coaching to help you grow.

Qualifications

• Student in Communications, Marketing or related programme.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; strong writing skills.
• Interest in AI and digital media; eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Join client teams from day one and contribute to campaigns for brands and organizations.
• Collaborate with experienced consultants to bring ideas to life across media channels.
• Support client work across local and international accounts and monitor news trends.
• Help develop media strategies, press materials and story angles.
• Research brands, industries and culture to fuel creative thinking.
• Write and adapt content for media, social and digital channels.
• Assist with product launches, influencer campaigns and events from idea to execution.

Skills

Curiosity

Proactivity

Writing skills

Organization

Fluent Dutch

Fluent English

Willingness to learn

AI interest

Education

Communications or Marketing HBO/WO study

Job description

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll be part of client teams from day one, working on campaigns for some of the world's most exciting brands and organizations.
• You’ll take ownership of real projects and collaborate with experienced consultants to bring ideas to life.
• Work with clients Support account teams across local and international clients.
• Spot what’s happening in the news and social conversations, turning insights into opportunities.
• Help develop media strategies, press materials and compelling story angles.
• Research brands, industries, culture and emerging trends to fuel creative thinking.
• Create great work.
• Write and adapt content for media, social and digital channels.
• Support product launches, influencer campaigns and events from idea to execution.
• Brainstorm fresh concepts and bring new ideas to the table.
• We love people who ask "what if?"
• Put AI to work.
• AI isn’t a buzzword here. It’s part of how we work.
• Experiment with AI tools to speed up research, uncover insights and generate creative ideas.
• Learn how to use AI responsibly for content creation, media analysis and campaign planning.
• Help us test new tools and smarter ways of working in communications.

What You’ll Learn

• An internship at Edelman is designed to give you hands-on experience, not just something that looks good on your CV.
• You’ll: Work on integrated campaigns across earned, owned, social and digital media.
• Learn how some of the world’s biggest brands build reputation and tell stories.
• Develop your writing, strategic thinking and presentation skills.
• Discover how AI is reshaping communications and how to use it effectively in your daily work.
• Receive coaching from experienced consultants who want to help you grow.
• Build a network that extends far beyond your internship.

Who You Are

• You don't need to know everything yet.
• We're looking for people who are curious, proactive and excited to learn.
• You: Are currently studying Communications, Marketing or a related HBO/WO programme.
• Speak and write fluent Dutch and English.
• Love following the news, social media and what's happening in culture.
• Enjoy writing and have an eye for detail.
• Take initiative and aren't afraid to share your ideas.
• Can juggle different projects and stay organised.
• Are curious about AI and excited to explore how new technologies are changing communications.

What’s in It for You?

• Real responsibility. You’ll contribute to client work from your very first week.
• Learn by doing.
• Work alongside experienced consultants who’ll mentor and challenge you.
• AI‑first experience. Get hands‑on with the latest AI tools and learn how they’re transforming communications.
• Big brands, real impact. Build campaigns for leading local and global clients.
• Global connections. Collaborate with colleagues across Edelman’s international network.
• Future opportunities. Many of our interns go on to build their careers at Edelman.
• Free lunch on Monday and monthly office borrels.
• A team you’ll actually enjoy.
• We work hard, celebrate wins together and make sure internships are fun as well as meaningful.
• We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

It started with one man’s passion to make an impact through stories… 70 years later, we are the world’s largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected.

We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values.

We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family‑run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company.

At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration.

Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work— taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe.

The relentless pursuit of excellence

The freedom to be constantly curious

The courage to do the right thing

The commitment to positively impact society.

We grow our people

We invite and celebrate differences

Our reputation is our brand

We’re global, yet local

We offer more than just a career – we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated.

At Edelman, your ambitions are supported, your voice matters and your work contributes to shaping the future of communications and clients’ business.