Marketing Intern – Social, PR, Events & Content

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 5,600 - 7,800; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc. seeks a proactive Marketing Intern to support social media, PR, events, campaigns and content creation across Europe. You will collaborate with the marketing team and external partners to turn ideas into engaging content and experiences.

You will gain hands-on experience across multiple marketing disciplines, with options for a thesis project aligned to your studies. Fluent English required; other European languages are a plus, and an interest in international markets

Qualifications

• Currently studying Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• Passionate about brands, marketing, social media, content and communications.
• Creative, curious and eager to learn.
• Organised and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proactive and able to work with both internal teams and external agencies.
• Fluent in English; other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Social Media & Content Support: plan and execute social media content across European markets; develop content ideas and calendars; coordinate with external partners; manage marketing assets; monitor trends.
• Events: support organisation and execution across Europe; assist with planning, logistics, guest lists, suppliers and communications.
• Campaigns & Marketing Projects: support development and execution of local and European campaigns; assist with research, competitor analysis, market insights and reporting; coordinate timelines and communications; take ownership of smaller projects.
• Thesis opportunity: potential to develop a thesis project alongside day-to-day activities, topic defined with study field and priorities.

Skills

Fluent in English

Creative

Organised

Proactive

Education

Currently studying Marketing, Communications, Business, Media, or a related field

Job description

About JLG, an Oshkosh company JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and hands‑on Marketing Intern to join our team and support a broad range of marketing activities across Europe. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain practical experience across social media, PR, events, campaigns and content creation, while working in an international environment. Depending on your interests and study programme, the internship can either focus on general marketing support or be shaped around a thesis/research project with a relevant business topic. You will work closely with the marketing team and external partners, helping turn ideas and campaigns into engaging content and experiences.

What you could be doing

Social Media & Content Support

• the planning and execution of social media content across relevant European markets.
• Help develop creative content ideas and contribute to content calendars.
• Coordinate with creative agencies, photographers, videographers and other external partners.
• Help organise, manage and archive marketing assets and content.
• Monitor social media trends and identify opportunities for relevant and engaging content.

Events

• Support the organisation and execution of events across Europe.
• Assist with event planning, logistics, guest lists, suppliers and communications.
• Help coordinate with local teams, agencies and event partners.
• Be hands‑on during events and help ensure everything runs smoothly.

Campaigns & Marketing Projects

• Support the development and execution of local and European marketing campaigns.
• Assist with research, competitor analysis, market insights and campaign reporting.
• Help coordinate timelines, deliverables and communication between internal teams and external agencies.
• Contribute ideas and take ownership of smaller marketing projects from start to finish.

Thesis opportunity

For students looking to complete a thesis as part of their internship, there is the opportunity to develop a relevant research project alongside the day‑to‑day marketing activities. The exact topic can be defined together based on your field of study, interests and our current business priorities.

Who we are looking for

• Currently studying Marketing, Communications, Business, Media, or a related field.
• Passionate about brands, marketing, social media, content and communications.
• Creative, curious and eager to learn.
• Organised and comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proactive and not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get things done.
• Comfortable working with both internal teams and external agencies.
• Strong communication skills and a good eye for detail.
• Interested in an international environment and working across different European markets.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Previous experience with social media, content creation, events or marketing is a plus, but not essential.

What you can expect

A broad and hands‑on introduction to marketing in an international environment. The opportunity to work across social, PR, events, campaigns and content. Exposure to multiple European markets and external creative/marketing partners. The opportunity to take ownership of projects and bring your own ideas to the table. A supportive environment where you can learn from experienced marketing professionals. The possibility to combine practical experience with a thesis project relevant to your studies.

If you are curious, creative and excited to get involved in different sides of marketing, we would love to hear from you. Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference‑makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr‑Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.