Science Communications Intern

Danone; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 6,600 - 7,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship stipend 650€ per month

Home working allowance

Public transport travel card

Career development opportunities

International environment

Job summary

Danone is offering a Science Communications Intern position in Utrecht, NL. You will manage digital activation projects, focusing on platform management, email newsletters, and improving HCP engagement through data-driven content.

You’ll also assist with social media and scientific storytelling in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are Bachelor’s/Master’s students in Digital Marketing or Communications, fluent in English, with interest in AI-driven marketing and digital tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s student in (Digital) Marketing, Communications or a similar field.
• Creative mind with enthusiasm for the digital world and AI-driven marketing.
• Able to work autonomously and own projects; detail-oriented with a learning mindset.
• Experience or coursework with AEM, SFMC and GA4 is a plus; familiarity with WordPress is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and publish content on the Danone content hub using AEM.
• Support email campaigns and newsletters through SFMC.
• Ensure digital content is accurate, consistent, and aligned with brand standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams, agencies and partners on publishing and assets.
• Support social media content creation and scheduling; monitor performance and reporting.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Social media management

Content planning

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's student

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC)

GA4

WordPress

Google Analytics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you creative, tech-savvy, and passionate about marketing technologies and website management? Do you want to gain experience in digital marketing and communications? Join Danone Nutricia Campus (DNC) in Utrecht, NL as a Science Communications Intern, starting as soon as possible.

As a Science Communications Intern, you’ll work on digital activation projects with a primary focus on platform management, optimization, and communication, including e‑mail newsletters. Secondarily, you will also support social media strategy and content creation, helping to translate complex scientific information into engaging, accurate, and audience‑focused communications. In this role, you will contribute to initiatives designed to educate and engage healthcare professionals (HCPs), supporting the delivery of scientific content across digital channels and helping to enhance the quality and impact of HCP learning experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop both creative and technical skills in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environment.

You will be responsible for:

Primary: Platform Support, Digital Channel Operations & IT Coordination

• Manage and publish content on our content hub using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), ensuring an optimal user experience and SEO performance.
• Support the creation and distribution of email campaigns and newsletters through Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC), helping deliver educational scientific content to healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Ensure digital content is accurate, consistent, and aligned with brand and editorial standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams, agencies, and technical partners on content publishing, asset management, and platform‑related requests.
• Support IT ticket management and help troubleshoot digital channel issues.
• Monitor newsletter and website performance, providing insights to optimize HCP engagement and content effectiveness.

Secondary: Social Media Content Creation

• Support the development of engaging social media content that promotes scientific communication and HCP education.
• Assist with content planning, scheduling, and publishing across key social platforms.
• Write clear, audience‑focused copy and support campaign execution to drive awareness and engagement.
• Monitor social media interactions and assist with community management.
• Track social media performance and contribute to reporting and optimization efforts.

About You

You are a Bachelor’s/Master’s student in (Digital) Marketing, Communication Science, or a similar field. As a Science Communications intern, you hold a creative mind and you are enthusiastic for the digital world. You can work autonomously and are eager to participate and own projects. On top of that, you’re a curious person with an eye for detail, who’s always looking for opportunities to learn and develop.

You are the intern we are looking for if you can tick the boxes below:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and connect with stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic about AI-driven marketing, marketing automation, social media and creating engaging digital content.
• Technologically adept with a keen interest in exploring and learning new AI tools.
• Passionate about creating engaging content and designing visuals that tell compelling stories.
• Eager to learn about digital tools like AEM, SFMC and GA4; prior experience is a plus.
• Project management experience or relevant coursework is a plus.
• Adaptability and comfort within an international environment.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Familiarity with Wordpress, analytics and blog running is a plus.

You’ll also have the following background:

• Enrolled as a Bachelors/Masters student during the whole internship period (if you are a non‑EU citizen, you need to be enrolled at a Dutch university).
• Ideally available to start in mid‑September for a minimum of 6 months, 5 days per week.
• Fluent in English, oral and written; Spanish is considered a plus.
• Able to work in a hybrid form.

About Us

At Danone, we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world. Being B Corp means being part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good.

We offer:

• A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full‑time internship).
• Home working allowance of 2.45 euros per day.
• A public transport travel card covering all office‑related travel.
• Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events.
• International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL.
• Active internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands.
• A hybrid working environment with flexibility to work from People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or from home.