Research & Strategy Intern (Qualitative & Quantitative)

Research & Strategy Intern (Qualitative & Quantitative) at DEPT®

This role is part of our Creative & Media team based in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Creatives, Influencer Marketers, Brand & Content Strategists to Account Managers, Programmatic and Marketing Automation Consultants. Together, we blend imaginative storytelling and performance-driven strategies with cutting-edge technology to create engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Netflix, Canva, Foot Locker, Philips & Biscoff.

JOB PURPOSE

We’re looking for a Research & Strategy Intern to support our growing research function at DEPT®. As part of our research team, you’ll gain hands-on experience conducting both quantitative and qualitative research, helping to uncover insights that drive digital strategy, marketing, and experience design. In addition, you’ll support the Strategy team in advising our key clients on their marketing effort - building frameworks to guide the narrative of the strategy. This role is ideal for someone with an analytical mindset, curiosity about human behavior, and a passion for turning data into actionable insights.

You’ll work alongside our Research Lead and a Researcher specializing in quantitative methods, supporting a variety of projects—ranging from audience profiling and consumer behavior analysis to qualitative interviews and creative testing. If you’re excited about combining numbers with narratives and learning how research fuels strategy, this internship is for you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in quantitative research: running analyses using platforms like GWI, Statista, and other data tools to uncover audience and market insights. Additionally, uncovering ways to better automate systems, from data pulling to reporting.
• Support qualitative research: contributing to participant recruitment, note-taking, and assisting in interviews, surveys, and focus groups.
• Conduct competitive analysis and trend research to help inform strategy and positioning.
• Synthesize research findings into clear, concise reports and presentations for internal teams and clients.
• Collaborate with strategists, designers, and media teams to integrate research into real-world projects.
• Support Strategy team in bringing the research and strategy to life for clients.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You are currently a 3rd-year student or above, looking for a working internship (‘meewerkstage’) for at least 4 days per week, for a minimum of 5-6 months.
• You have a strong analytical mindset and curiosity about digital culture, consumer behavior, and business strategy.
• You’re comfortable working with both qualitative and quantitative data—whether it’s digging through survey results or identifying key themes from interviews.
• You have experience with tools like Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint/Keynote, and Google Slides.
• Strong communication skills in English (Dutch is a bonus but not required).
• A proactive, self-driven attitude—you take ownership of tasks and are eager to learn.

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location)
• DEPT® has been named A Great Place To Work in 2022 and certified B-Corp® since 2021 - award-winning in the best way possible.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• A monthly allowance + internet allowance.
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• 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.

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.