Intern Digital Trends and Research Analyst

This role is part of our Holding team based in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from finance, hospitality and travel experts to recruitment, People & Culture, and marketing enthusiasts. We’re the behind-the-scenes-heroes, the working-across-all-teams ones. Think of us as the powerhouse that keeps DEPT® Netherlands running smoothly; Depsters can always rely on us for answers, ideas, support, and exciting outings and initiatives.

We are looking for a Digital Trends & Research Intern who enjoys geeking out about the latest tech developments. Are you always keeping an eye on emerging tech and bookmarking inspiring work online? Then you are the one to help us create content and other resources to keep everyone at DEPT® inspired about the endless potential of emerging tech!

You will join the Global Marketing Team at DEPT®, and help our teams and leadership be one step ahead when it comes to the latest innovations and industry trends.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep up with news and developments in the digital landscape (e.g. in advertising, technology, media and more)
• Deep-dive into publications from research institutions and consultants.
• Helping us write headlines and briefings for our daily DEPT® newsletter.
• Support the Digital Trends and Research Analyst identify key emerging topics
• Create surveys, present research, and develop trend reports and blog posts.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Enjoy reading, analysing and writing;
• Are completing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sociology, Marketing or related studies;
• Have strong written and verbal English skills;
• Have a basic understanding and interest in advertising, technology, design and cultural developments;
• Are a digital hoarder – always browsing and bookmarking cool work online.

WE OFFER

• The choice to work where you are most productive: whether that is in one of our offices, or abroad for 13 weeks a year. Rather work from home? No problem! We’ll provide you with the best of class materials, such as a high-quality laptop, monitor, work phone and the necessary furniture.
• Everything to focus on your health: from free bootcamp to yoga lessons, mindfulness sessions, mental health services, serious discounts on sport memberships, healthy lunches at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
• Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and many other goodies.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 and has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Annual trip to DEPT® Festival in the Netherlands: a chance to meet other people in DEPT®, see great talks from industry leaders, and have an all expenses paid weekend of fun!
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.