Internship in Public Relations | March 2027

MVRDV; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance €1,100/month

Office in Rotterdam

International team

Commuter reimbursement

Job summary

MVRDV, a renowned Rotterdam-based architecture studio, invites a PR Intern to join the public relations team for a six-month, on-site internship from 1 March 2027 to 31 August 2027. You’ll gain hands-on experience in media outreach, content creation, and communications strategy within a global practice.

You will work closely with seasoned PR professionals, support campaigns, manage social media content, and contribute to strengthening MVRDV’s international presence.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant programme (e.g., Communications, Marketing, or Business Management).
• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and social media platforms is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to media inquiries and interview requests.
• Write and edit content for press releases and presentations.
• Support planning and coordination of press events.
• Maintain press clipping archive and monitor media coverage.
• Assist with pitching and promotion to international media outlets.
• Create engaging social media content and grow online presence.
• Coordinate visits to Rotterdam headquarters and events.

Skills

English fluency

Structured work style

Multitasking

Can-do attitude

Education

Enrolled in Communications/Marketing/Business

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

CapCut

Meltwater/Cision

Social media tools

Job description

Internship in Public Relations | March 2027

• On-site
• Rotterdam , Netherlands
• Business Development & Communications

Kickstart your career

MVRDV is a globally recognised architecture and urbanism practice, headquartered in Rotterdam, with offices in Shanghai, Paris, Berlin and New York. Founded in 1993 by Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs, and Nathalie de Vries, MVRDV is dedicated to designing innovative, socially responsible, and sustainable architecture that shapes the future.

As an intern at MVRDV, you’ll be part of an energetic, international team of over 200 professionals from more than 40 nationalities. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in media outreach, content creation, and communications strategy within a dynamic creative industry. Working alongside experienced PR professionals, you’ll develop essential skills, support key campaigns, and help strengthen the public presence and global reputation of a renowned architecture practice.

Please note: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit unsolicited candidates or profiles for this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will not accept any agency terms or fees related to unsolicited referrals.

Important: You must remain enrolled in an eligible university study programme between 1 March 2027 and 31 August 2027 to be considered for an internship.

PR Team

The Public Relations Team at MVRDV plays a key role in shaping how the world sees our work. From managing media relations and crafting press releases, to organising events and curating social media content, the team ensures our projects, ideas, and values are shared with a global audience. Working across departments, the PR team amplifies MVRDV’s voice and strengthens our brand presence in the architecture and design world.

About the role

As a PR Intern at MVRDV, you’ll support the daily activities of our PR team, helping to manage media relations, create engaging content, and organise press events. This is a hands‑on internship that offers a well‑rounded introduction to public relations in an internationally renowned creative practice.

What we offer

Learn from Industry Leaders – Join a global, optimistic, and ambitious team delivering solutions to architectural and urban issues all over the world across multiple disciplines – from design to business support

Financial Compensation – Receive a competitive internship allowance of €1.100 per month, plus reimbursement of your home‑office commutes (NS-Business Card or KM-based)

A Vibrant Work Culture – Experience a dynamic, international environment with regular excursions, parties, and team activities, including the Rotterdam Marathon and other sports

Stay Healthy & Active – Enjoy affordable vegetarian office lunches (€4.30 per day), a substantial contribution towards your Urban Sports Club subscription, and access to OpenUp, our mental well‑being platform

An Inspiring Workplace – Work from a great office located in Rotterdam’s lively, central Blaak neighbourhood – just a short walk from the station

Job requirements

We are looking for a full‑time (40 hours/week) intern to join us on‑site (at the office 5 days a week) from 1 March 2027 till 31 August for an exciting 6‑month internship. More specifically, we are looking for students with:

Enrolled in a relevant programme e.g. Communications, Marketing, or Business Management/Administration

Fluency in English. (Dutch, French, German or Chinese are a plus)

You are able to work in a structured and outcome‑focused way

Possess a can‑do attitude, and thrive on working on multiple activities to deadlines

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (especiallyInDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop) and/or CapCut, plussocial media. Experience with media software such as Meltwater / Cision is a plus

An interest in architecture / design is a plus

Authorised to work in the Netherlands (through being an EU citizen, having a Dutch student permit, working holiday permit or Erasmus+)

Enrolled as a student for the entire duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)

What you’ll be doing

Respond to media inquiries and interview requests

Write and edit content for press releases, brochures, and presentations

Help maintain our press clipping archive and monitor media coverage

Assist with planning and coordination of press events and speaking engagements

Coordinate visits to MVRDV’s Rotterdam headquarters and other projects alongside a range of internal events

Contribute to the pitching and promotion of MVRDV’s projects to international media outlets

Enhance our social media presence by creating content and engaging with an online community of nearly 1.5 million across multiple platforms

Join us and gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your ideas matter and your growth is supported – whether you're in design, communications, HR, finance, or beyond.

We’d love to welcome you to the team!

How we hire

Our hiring process is thorough and efficient, to ensure we make the right decision and to help you decide if we're the right fit for you. Our internship follows a different process. While the number of steps may vary depending on the role and our different locations, our recruitment process typically follows these key stages:

Getting to know you

You’ve applied, and we’re carefully reviewing your CV, motivation letter, and portfolio. If we have any additional questions, we’ll give you a quick call.

First interview

In this meeting, your potential future Leader and a teammate will take a deeper dive into your experience, and what you could bring to the team.

Second Interview

You made it to the last stage! During this meeting, you will meet with another teammate and a Senior Manager, who will further assess your possible future contributions to the team.

Offer

YES! You're a great fit with the team, and your skills and experience will make a valuable contribution to MVRDV. We'll be delighted to provide you with a job offer!