Communications Intern

APM Terminals, a maritime terminal operator and core business unit of Maersk, operates one of the world’s most comprehensive port networks, which is uniquely positioned to help both shipping line- and landside customers grow their business and achieve better supply chain efficiency, flexibility, and dependability to compete and win in world markets. The APM Terminals team of +22,000 industry professionals across 42 countries and spanning five continents, is focused on providing customers with the most advanced terminal technology, equipment, and operations in the industry across a network of +65 ports. In 2021, APM Terminals generated revenues above 4 billion USD and carried out more than 20 million container moves.

Title: Communications Intern

Location: The Hague

Start date: January 2025

Hours: 32-40h/week

Contract: 6 month paid internship (not suitable for thesis)

About the internship

This internship gives you the opportunity to learn about the many aspects in strategy and transformation in a large, international organisation. You will be supporting change communications activities of transformation programmes, which will include the execution of change communication plans as well as assisting in the creation of content and design assets accordingly. You will be involved with developing materials such as presentations, graphics, videos, etc for specific capabilities/releases – in line with the standard Maersk change management guidelines and methodology. You will be part of the Strategy and Transformation team who is responsible in developing and executing change and engagement plans.  

You can get involved in different projects and will have your own set of responsibilities. You will learn how to work agile within a team. You will have an assigned mentor, who will help you navigate your internship and help to create and reach your personal growth goals. You will be surrounded by seasoned experts in multiple disciplines, including strategy, change management, project management; all open to support you and help you grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating activities including creation of content assets, planning global webcasts and townhalls, maintaining and updating intranet/SharePoint sites, and managing communication agency relationships.  

• Writing content for employee communication channels including intranet articles, newsletters, infographics, digital signage, and videos. 

• Supporting executive engagements and senior stakeholder communications with engaging presentation materials and talking points. 

• Supporting the execution of overall communications plan in line with the Maersk Communications and Brand guidelines 

• Providing direct communications support to the Strategy and Transformation team.

• In addition to the above, other duties may be assigned outside of the scope of this description

Qualifications & requirements

• Currently studying towards your Bachelor HBO / University Master in Sciences (M.Sc.) WO in Communications or Marketing.

• Note: to be considered, candidates need to be registered as a full-time student at a Dutch University during the entire internship period. Formal documentation is required to prove student status. Students from outside the EU, enrolled at a Dutch university institution are required to complete and sign a NUFFIC agreement and have it countersigned by the university.

• Please note that this internship assignment is not suitable for professionals (and/or MBA students) with professional work experience.

• Understanding Content Management Systems (SharePoint) and social media platforms

• Digital knowledgeable and up to date with latest digital trends

• Fluent in English

Knowledge, skills, & abilities

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex information in a succinct, organised manner.

• Fast and eager learner with a high degree of self-motivation

• Team player and networker

• Cross-cultural and interpersonal skills to navigate a global context.

• Strong presentation, project management and organisation skills. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.

• A proactive and collaborative approach to work.

What do we have to offer

• Hands-on experience in working at a global multinational in a fast-paced communications team

• An internship allowance, which amount depends on how far the person is in their education and prior experience

• Commuting costs are reimbursed 0.23 per km

• Paid holidays per internship term.

• Work laptop

• Free lunches at the office

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