Design & Communications Intern

3 years ago

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Location
Language
Type
Amsterdam
English
Full-time
Level
Profession
Deadline
Internship
PR and comms specialist, Project assistant
28.09.2020
Location
Language
Type
Level
Profession
Deadline
Amsterdam
English
Full-time
Internship
PR and comms specialist, Project assistant
28.09.2020

About Us

The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences/Hogeschool van Amsterdam (AUAS/HvA) is a knowledge institution that educates tomorrow’s professionals in a wide array of fields and disciplines of higher education. With a distinct focus on applied sciences, the AUAS enables students, lecturers and researchers to develop cutting-edge – and practical – knowledge and innovations.

About the Role

READY TO MAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS IN DRIVING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN SOCIETY? COME ABOARD! We are looking for someone who will help us to skyrocket our message into the wide, wide world. And by that… we really mean THE WORLD! Our community and operations span 5 continents. We work with partners across the globe: from Japan, to India, Ghana, Brazil, the US and closer to home in France, the UK and the Netherlands (to name just a few 🌎). This will be in the form of a full-time internship in Amsterdam & online. And who knows what next? You’ll be working as part of the Instruments Team, our comms, design & tech gurus. That doesn’t mean your creativity will be siloed, though! From this team, you will be collaborating with our colleagues across all the DSS teams.

What You're Gonna Do

- recording and producing podcasts, infomercials and promotional videos in close collaboration with Digital Society School project teams; - helping organise online events such as masterclasses, MOOCs and conferences/exhibitions and produce materials for them; - designing and optimizing our mobile-friendly social media content and communications; - creating eye-catching marketing collateral together with our comms and project teams; - helping deliver inspiring content on our websites and other communication channels;

About You

- a hands-on, getting things done type of person who is able to take initiative and bring refreshing ideas to the table; - able to work with the Adobe CC Suite (Photoshop, PremierePro/After Effects, Illustrator), Sketch; - can work with both moving image, still image and with text; - love staying up to date with the latest trends in design, culture, society; - eager and always looking to improve brand performance through your work; there’s always room for better; - a team player, you like meeting new people and working closely with others on a shared goal - are able to communicate in English with a diverse and international team - ideally a media/communications/design student in a university of applied sciences (HBO level) or similar, but it’s not a must.

What We Offer

- a 20-week internship part of a diverse team of experts in the heart of Amsterdam; - a €350,-/month internship stipend; - learning opportunities to expand your skills set, mindset and go beyond your comfort zone. You’ll get access to all Digital Society School courses, trainings & workshops; - coaching & mentorship from one of our experienced designers (complete with a personalised development plan); - access to our fabulous office in the heart of Amsterdam @ Marineterrein (bring your swimsuit!) AND to HvA campus facilities across the city; - access to the tech, VR/AR, or A/V equipment you’ll need to work your magic! ⏰ Starting date: in consultation

International Candidates

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