Internship - Communication

"Coming up with different and creative ideas to engage people through internal communication and be involved in all the initiatives, that's why I enjoy going to my internship!"

The internship

As a communication intern, you will support the largest Transformation projects within HEINEKEN Europe by assisting in the creation of various types of communication to be disseminated across different levels, in line with our strategy. You will collaborate closely with the Change Management team, and during your internship, you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with HEINEKEN as a company, both inside and outside of your department. We will grant you the freedom to work as a true entrepreneur. We value bringing fresh ideas from the outside world and enthusiastically embracing them. Of course, always with the guidance that is right for you.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the Communication team in deploying the communication strategy for each project
• Editing videos, content management for newsletters and creating graphic materials to release our key messages across different channels and to various audiences
• Creation of briefs for key stakeholders;
• Supporting the creation of social media comms assets and new ideas to engage people in social media
• Developing engagement packs to guide HEINEKEN’s European Operating Companies
• Bringing new ideas on creating engaging videos and different pieces of communication

The department

The communication team is part of the European Change Management pillar of Transformation. Our Transformation Management Office is a diverse group of 20 colleagues hailing from 9 different countries. We thrive on team spirit, regularly organizing exciting events, and enjoying laid-back moments over a refreshing beer at our weekly get-togethers.

The terms of employment

• Your starting date is 1 February 2025
• The internship is fulltime
• The duration of the internship is 6 months (in consultation with your internship supervisor)
• It is a practice-oriented internship with the opportunity for theoretical research internship
• You will be based in Amsterdam
• Hybrid way of working (at least 2 office days per week)
• You will receive an internship fee of €650 gross pm based on 40 hours per week
• You will enjoy 2 vacation days per month (based on fulltime)
• If you do not have a student OV product, your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed

The unique you!

• Education: Currently enrolled at a university
• IT Savvy: Proficient in editing videos and creating designs/layouts. Also proficient in MicrosoftOffice applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) with a strong inclination towards staying updated on IT innovations, particularly collaboration tools, and actively promoting new digital work methods.
• Languages: Fluent in English (both speaking and writing).
• It is a plus if you have experience in working in communication agencies.

We believe that everyone has unique talents and are therefore looking for you!

Conditions of HEINEKEN

1. You are enrolled at an educational institution.
2. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution, from which we receive proof of enrollment for the current academic year from you.
3. In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
4. Living in the Netherlands during internship (HEINEKEN does not facilitate housing).

Interested?

Great! For more information about this vacancy or about the application process, please contact werkenbijheinekennederland@heineken.com or you can apply right now.

Are you unsure if there is a perfect match? If so, we would still encourage you to apply!

Working at HEINEKEN

Every day we work with pride on our great products that you have certainly had in your hand at a party, during a work meeting or at home on the couch. HEINEKEN is much more than just beer. What about brands like Heineken 0.0, Apple Bandit, Amstel Radler and Birra Moretti. We actively work to create a pleasant work environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities. Your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of our organization.

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