Internship '27: Sustainable Business and Communications

Unilever; Rotterdam; Sur place; EUR 6 300 - 7 600; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Internship allowance €625 gross/month

Travel reimbursement

Public holidays + extra days off

Health and wellbeing resources

On-the-job coaching

Résumé du poste

Unilever in Rotterdam offers a 5-6 month internship for students enrolled at a Dutch university (HBO, Bachelor’s 3rd/4th year, or Master’s). You’ll work on-site 2-3 days a week, with 32–40 hours per week, and contribute to developing communications materials and campaigns across multiple channels.

You'll gain exposure to diverse functions, receive on-the-job coaching, and build professional networks within Unilever. Internship includes learning, feedback, and a structured development plan.

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and take ownership of projects.
• Willingness to challenge yourself and contribute to impactful tasks.
• Current enrollment in a Dutch university (HBO or Bachelor/Master).

Responsabilités

• Create engaging internal/external communication materials (articles, newsletters, presentations, etc.).
• Support planning and execution of communication campaigns across channels.
• Conduct research to identify trends and opportunities in communication approaches.
• Translate insights into audience-focused messages and recommendations.
• Support sustainability, reputation, transformation, and engagement initiatives.

Connaissances

Eager to learn

Challenge yourself

Ownership

Formation

Dutch HBO university enrollment

Bachelor’s 3rd/4th year or Master’s program

Description du poste

Please note: Due to the regulations regarding working rights, we are only considering applicants enrolled in a Dutch University. Grow with confidence. Create with impact At Unilever, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the people, products, technologies and operations behind some of the world's most recognised consumer brands such as Dove, Vaseline, and Rexona, just to name a few! Working in a global business that reaches 3.4 billion people every day, you'll help tackle real challenges across technology, innovation, sustainability and beyond - while gaining first-hand insight into how ideas become products at scale. Along the way, you'll take ownership of meaningful work and build practical skills through hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment. You’ll be part of an amazing team of peers and leaders who will inspire you, motivate you and support you in becoming brilliant at what you do. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, explore future career paths, or expand your professional network, this internship is designed to help you grow with confidence. You'll leave with valuable experience, stronger business acumen, and a clearer understanding of how your talents can make a difference.

By the end of this internship, you'll have:

• Contributed to tackling real business challenges
• Built practical skills through hands-on experience and collaboration
• Gained exposure to different functions, teams and ways of working
• Expanded your professional network across Unilever
• Developed a broader understanding of innovation and business at scale
• Added valuable experience with a globally recognized employer

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Creating engaging communication materials for internal and external audiences, including articles, newsletters, presentations, leadership communications and digital content.
• Supporting the planning and execution of communication campaigns and engagement initiatives across a variety of channels and platforms.
• Conducting research and benchmarking activities to identify industry trends, best practices and opportunities to strengthen communication approaches.
• Gathering, analysing and translating insights, data and complex topics into clear, audience-focused messages and recommendations.
• Supporting projects related to sustainability, corporate reputation, business transformation, employee engagement and other strategic priorities.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across different functions to collect input, coordinate activities and ensure effective communication delivery.
• Assisting with the development of communication strategies, content calendars, events and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Supporting the management of communication channels and platforms, helping ensure information is relevant, engaging and accessible to the intended audience.
• Contributing to the monitoring and communication of business initiatives, progress updates and key organisational developments.

What You’ll Learn

• Gain a unique insight into how a global organisation communicates with employees, consumers, media, policymakers and other stakeholders.
• Develop strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills by working with colleagues across multiple functions and business areas.
• Understand how communication supports business priorities, change management, reputation building and sustainability ambitions.
• Build experience in creating impactful content and delivering communications that drive awareness, engagement and understanding.
• Take ownership of day-to-day projects and communication activities while developing professional skills in a supportive environment.

What we’re looking for

• Available for 5-6 months starting February-March 2027 (minimum 32-40 hours per week)
• Currently enrolled in a (HBO) Dutch university, Bachelor's program (3rd or 4th year) or a Master's program
• Eager to learn, challenge yourself, and take ownership of impactful projects
• Available to work on site 2-3 days a week at our Rotterdam Office

What’s in it for you?

• €625 gross internship allowance per month
• Travel reimbursement if you do not have a student travel card
• Public Holidays + additional days off
• Access to (mental) health and wellbeing resources
• On-the-job coaching, regular feedback and support from experienced colleagues