Internship - Intergrated Communication

Company: HEINEKEN

"Seeing an idea move from a brainstorming session to becoming a global asset is what makes this internship truly special!”

The internship

As a Communications Intern at HEINEKEN Global, you will support the development of world‑class marketing initiatives and help shape the brand across international markets. You’ll work alongside our Global Communications team to build integrated campaigns, collaborate with agencies, and support markets in creating impactful, locally relevant brand communication. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global brand strategy, storytelling, and creative execution.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Global Communications team in the development and execution of integrated ATL campaigns for HEINEKEN® Global Platforms.
• Assist Communications Managers in helping markets grow the brand by contributing to Brand Communication and Strategy initiatives across Global Platforms and Local Top Spins.
• Contribute to the creation of meaningful and locally relevant content by supporting collaboration between global teams, agencies, and market stakeholders.
• Help coordinate campaign assets, creative feedback rounds, and cross‑market communication.
• Conduct research on trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscapes to support strategic projects.

Your new team and workplace

During your internship, you’ll have every opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as an organization, not just within your own team, but across departments. We trust and empower you to work with an entrepreneurial mindset. At HEINEKEN, we love bringing the outside world in and welcome fresh, new ideas with open arms. Of course, we’ll make sure you get the guidance that suits you.

Who You Will Work With:

• The Global Communications team (Communications Managers, Integrated Marketing specialists, Project Leads).
• External creative and strategic agencies (ATL, digital, content, PR).
• Local HEINEKEN® market teams across the world, especially within Marketing, Brand, and Communication departments.
• Cross-functional teams within the Global organization (Brand Development, Digital, PR, Consumer Insights).

The unique you!

We believe everyone has unique talents, which is why we’re looking for you! Energy, drive and the ambition to grow are what make the difference at HEINEKEN. In addition, you bring:

You are a student in a relevant field of study (Marketing, Administration, Comms, PR, Digital and others) and you have the following:

Passionate about marketing communication and sponsorships

• You have experience in marketing (e.g. in student jobs, previous work experience / internships)
• International mindset and passion to work in a global environment
• Exceptional team player and eager to learn & share knowledge
• A pragmatic approach with a can-do mentality
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in English: written and spoken
• Knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. An internship is the perfect opportunity to learn and grow!

Conditions of HEINEKEN

• You are enrolled at an educational institution for the entire duration of your internship and can provide proof of enrollment for the current academic year during your onboarding.
• In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
• In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
• You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship. Please note that HEINEKEN does not provide housing.
• You are in possession of a valid citizen service number (BSN).

Our Internship Conditions

During your time as an intern at HEINEKEN, you’ll work in a dynamic environment where growing and learning are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we brew your future step by step. In addition, we offer you:

• A full-time internship, starting on April 15th, 2026
• The duration of the internship is 5 or 6 months (to be agreed upon with your internship supervisor)
• At HEINEKEN, we work with a hybrid model, typically spending three days a week at the office and two days working from home
• You will receive a monthly internship allowance of €650 gross based on a 40-hour workweek
• You will earn 2 vacation days per month (based on a full-time internship)
• If you do not have a public transport student subscription, your commuting costs will be fully reimbursed