Intern Marketing & Communications

Merkle Nederland CXM B.V.; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 5,100 - 6,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Internship allowance

Daily lunch

Job summary

Merkle Netherlands is offering a Marketing & Communications internship in Rotterdam to learn how creativity, data and technology converge in marketing. You will be involved in our marketing team, exploring different digital marketing aspects and building your skills quickly.

You will gain hands-on experience in social media, copywriting, and event support, with guidance from experienced marketers and opportunities to work across Merkle and dentsu networks.

Qualifications

• Marketing/Communication student in 2nd year or higher.
• Interest in marketing and social media; eager to learn.
• Willing to explore AI/tools and new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage social channels from planning to posting and optimization.
• Write social copy and create visuals.
• Keep digital signage up-to-date and informative for colleagues.

Skills

Social media skills

Copywriting

AI interest

Dutch fluency

English familiarity

Education

Marketing/Communication student 2nd year+

Tools

Figma

Adobe

CapCut

Job description

The purpose of this role is to provide real-world experience, learning industry technical and professional skills, abilities and activities to contribute to the Dentsu network.

Job Description

Do you want to learn how creativity, data and technology come together in marketing? Are you curious, creative and always online? Do you not only want to create content, but also understand why it works? And would you like to do that in an international marketing and CXM-agency where innovation and AI play a major role? Then this Marketing & Communication internship at Merkle Netherlands is for you.

What will you do? As a Marketing & Communication intern, you will be fully involved in our marketing team. You will have the opportunity to discover different sides of (digital) marketing and develop yourself quickly.

• You manage our social media channels from A to Z: from content planning to posting and optimization;
• You write catchy social copy and create visuals (experience with tools such as Figma, Adobe or CapCut is a plus - but we also like to teach you);
• You keep our internal digital signage-system up-to-date, so that colleagues always know what is going on;
• You work together with colleagues from the Netherlands and other countries within Merkle and dentsu;
• You will help organise (online and offline) events, such as Agency at Night - from concept to execution;
• You monitor and analyze marketing results (such as reach, engagement and growth) and learn how data makes marketing smarter;
• You will develop your marketing and AI-skills through training courses and modules from our knowledge base;

Your ideas count

Do you have a creative idea for content, a new format or smart use of AI? Then you get the space at Merkle to work this out and test it.

Fréderique Hondelink, Marketing Management Master student at Erasmus University Rotterdam – former marketing intern 2025/2026: There's a lot of room to bring your own ideas and initiatives, which really made my experience at Merkle special. For example, I had the opportunity to set up a content co-creation program and explore how AI can support more effective copywriting. This, combined with the open and supportive atmosphere, makes it a place where you can quickly learn and grow in marketing and CXM!

Who are we looking for?

• You are a college or university-student (at least 2nd year) in Marketing, Communication, Media or a similar direction;
• You are interested in marketing and social media and want to learn a lot about it;
• You enjoy writing and creating creative content;
• You are curious about new tools and technologies, such as AI;
• You work independently, take initiative and dare to ask questions;
• You are fluent in Dutch and preferably also English;
• You will be available at least 4 days a week from September 2026;

What do we offer you?

• An internship allowance of €500 per month (on a full-time basis);
• Your own laptop and access to all the necessary tools and software;
• Intensive guidance by experienced marketers;
• A lot of responsibility and trust – you are really part of the team;
• A nice working environment in Rotterdam with...

• daily lunch, prepared by our chef Bianca;
• fruit and really good coffee (including espresso machine);

• And of course: fun! Pub quizzes, sports activities, drinks, parties and more - online and offline.

Company Description

Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For over 35 years, Merkle has placed people at the heart of its digital business transformation approach. As the only integrated experience consultancy with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty. Recognized as a "Leader" by top industry analysts in categories such as digital transformation, commerce, experience design, engineering, technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM, loyalty, and customer data management, Merkle operates in 30+ countries with over 16,000 employees. In the Netherlands, more than 150 Merkle employees work with clients like ASML, Albert Heijn, HEMA, Carglass, and Signify. Merkle Netherlands is a strategic partner of Google, Adobe, Salesforce, and Selligent. For more information, visit www.merkle.com.

Diversity and Inclusion

At dentsu we believe in the power of diversity. We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Location & contract

Location: Rotterdam.

Brand: Merkle.

Time Type: Full time.

Contract Type: Consultant.