Marketing & Communications Internship (Jan/Feb 2027)

SkyTeam Airline Alliance Management Coöperatie U.A.; Amstelveen; Hybrid; EUR 4,500 - 6,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EUR 424 gross per month allowance

Travel expense reimbursement

Hybrid working model

Training sessions

Birthday day off

Holiday exchange

Team events

Job summary

SkyTeam invites a Marketing & Communications Intern to contribute across content creation, research, events, and campaign support within a global aviation context. You’ll work with a diverse team, gain hands‑on experience, and develop practical marketing skills while supporting day‑to‑day activities.

Requirements include active university enrollment, residence in the Netherlands during the internship, and a minimum 32 hours per week (40 preferred).

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a university program throughout the internship.
• Currently residing in the Netherlands for the duration of the internship.
• Minimum availability of 32 hours per week; 40 hours per week preferred.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation: drafting content for digital, print and live channels.
• Research and Analysis: monitor social media, media coverage, industry developments.
• Event Planning: assist with internal and external events and promotions.
• Marketing Operations: support project management from briefing to execution.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong communication

Curiosity

Initiative

Detail orientation

Team spirit

Cross-cultural awareness

Industry interest

Education

Marketing/communications/public relations/media studies or related

Job description

Purpose of the job

At SkyTeam, innovation takes flight like never before. Since we started back in June 2000, SkyTeam and our world-class member airlines have built a leading alliance connecting customers across a vast global network of more than 945 destinations and 750 lounges in 160+ countries. We’ve achieved many ‘firsts’ together – SkyPriority, SkyTeam Rebooking, and The Aviation Challenge, to name just a few.

As the world around us changes at lightning speed, our pursuit to create cutting-edge solutions for members and customers is relentless. We want to be recognized as the most customer-centric alliance, anticipating and fulfilling evolving expectations.

We work daily to be a leader in truly advancing travel and mastering cocreation to empower SkyTeam members and partners to deliver ever more seamless, innovative, and responsible experiences to customers worldwide.
In our pursuit of creating a delightful customer journey through industry-leading solutions, SkyTeam is pleased to present a unique internship opportunity within our Strategy & Marketing team that promises to be as enlightening as it is challenging.
This is a one-of-a-kind internship experience designed specifically for (applied) university students eager to delve into the world of aviation marketing and communications.

About the Internship Opportunity

As a Marketing & Communications Intern at SkyTeam, you'll be more than just an observer — you'll be an active contributor to the team. This internship offers hands-on experience across a variety of projects, from crafting content and supporting communications efforts to assisting with event planning and project coordination. You'll gain exposure to the day-to-day workings of a dynamic marketing team, develop practical skills, and play a meaningful role in bringing marketing initiatives to life. It’s a unique opportunity to experience the global aviation industry from the inside out.

Your Assignments

Example assignments might include, but are not limited to:

• - Content Creation: Drafting content (i.e. articles, newsletters, social media posts, presentations) for digital, print and live communication channels, contributing to the team’s external and internal communications
• - Research and Analysis: Conducting research across social media platforms, media coverage, and broader industry developments to support marketing initiatives and provide actionable insights
• - Event Planning: Assisting with the planning and execution of internal and external events, gaining hands‑on experience with event logistics and promotion
• - Marketing Operations: Supporting project and process management for the marketing department by tracking requests and helping guide initiatives from briefing to execution

Your profile

We are looking for:

• - English Proficiency : A high level of English proficiency, both spoken and written, is required
• - Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal abilities
• - Curiosity : You will be going on your own scavenger hunt for relevant and meaningful information; a desire to dig into topics and understand things is essential
• - Initiative: The ability to be a self-starter and often work independently, figuring out what tasks to do to reach a goal and delivering assigned tasks systematically without additional prompting
• - Detail Orientation: You care about the details and combine that with strong execution skills, delivering results and taking tasks/assignments to their full conclusion
• - Team Spirit : We work as a team, and would love you to fit in. This means we help each other and care personally about the others in the team.
• - Cross-Cultural Awareness: We thrive in an international environment and appreciate those who understand that different cultures require different approaches
• - Educational Background: An educational background in marketing, communications, public relations, media studies or a related field is preferred
• - Industry Interest : Passion for aviation or the travel industry is a plus

Must have:

• - You must maintain active enrollment in a university program throughout the duration of your internship
• - Currently residing in the Netherlands for the duration of your internship
• - Minimum availability of 32 hours per week, with full-time availability (40 hours per week) preferred

Why us?

SkyTeam will offer you a package that includes unique benefits:

• - Work in an international diverse team with various stakeholders
• - This internship has been designed to provide university students with challenging work assignments. The candidate will fully participate as a team member.
• - Internship allowance of EUR 424 gross per month, based on a 40-hour workweek.
• - Travel expense reimbursement (if you are not eligible for a student travel product).
• - SkyTeam uses a Hybrid working model
• - TheopportunitytofurtherdevelopyourselfthroughannualSkyTeamtraining sessions.
• - Anextradayoffonoraroundyourbirthday.
• - TheoptiontoexchangeDutchpublicholidaysforotherholidaysthatareculturallysignificanttoyou.
• - Fun activities, such as potlucks, monthly after-work drinks, and annual summer and winter events.