Integrated Communication Internship for People and Legal (Corporate Affairs)

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time at HEINEKEN as this internship allowed me to develop both internal and external communications and contribute to meaningful initiatives and campaigns for global audiences”

HEINEKEN is looking for you!

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 Cristal Clear, Royal Club, Heineken 0.0, 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.

The internship

The Integrated Communication People and Legal intern will support the development and execution of the functional Communication strategies to support EverGreen, our bold and exciting strategy to deliver superior and balanced growth and the next evolution of our great HEINEKEN business.

HEINEKEN’s internship program is an exciting opportunity for talented students to join a fast paced and consumer-focused global beverage company. You will gain fantastic exposure and learnings by contributing to rolling out our purpose (“We brew the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world”) and Dream (“Shaping the future of beer & beyond to win the hearts of consumers) to over 80,000 employees around the globe.

In this role, you will support the integrated communications and employee engagement agenda for the People Function and Legal Affairs and will be responsible for:

1. Helping enhance our communications and internal events around EverGreen to further inform and engage employees on our company strategy worldwide in the functions we support (this includes internal events like town halls, fireside chats, and in-person events). This includes sending out invitations and creating teasers to analysing audience statistics and feedback results for continuous improvement.
2. Owning and managing our channels. Our portals and Workplace social media are key platforms to communicate with key audiences and they require frequent updates and content creation.
3. Serving as roving reporter to unearth and tell some exciting stories about our business, this includes recording videos and editing. We have a studio facility in house and will train you to produce highly engaging content.
4. Co-develop exciting global campaigns such as Diversity Equity Inclusion month, World Mental Health Day, International Men’s Day, Anti-Corruption Day, Festive Season Countdown, Human Rights Day, launch of various People development programs.
5. Working with the team to enhance its evaluation process to ensure we can gauge effectiveness and impact of our internal communication and change management strategy including surveying, data analysis and reporting
6. Supporting on day-to-day business and ad hoc requests from across the business including operational tasks, planning, etc.

During your internship you will get the opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as a company, also outside your department. We give you the trust and freedom, so you can work like a real entrepreneur. We like to bring the outside world inside and therefore we embrace new, fresh ideas with enthusiasm. Of course always with the guidance that is right for you.

The department

You will become a member of the Integrated Communications team in Global Communications at Corporate Affairs, which is a team of highly qualified communication professionals supporting all functions of our business. Our team thrives on navigating complex challenges. We're passionate about driving effective change and communication strategies. The dynamic nature of our work keeps us engaged, while the opportunity to make a meaningful impact makes it truly rewarding.

The terms of employment

• Your starting date is 1 February 2025
• The internship is fulltime (in consultation also 4 days a week possible)
• The duration of the internship is 6 months (in consultation with your internship supervisor)
• It is a practice-oriented internship
• You will be based in  Amsterdam
• You will receive an internship fee of €650 (wo & hbo) gross pm based on fulltime
• 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 start of your internship

Together with a diverse group of interns from different departments you will start your internship at HEINEKEN. Together you will be introduced to the organization. Furthermore, you can organize fun activities with your fellow interns.

The unique you!

• Pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, public relations or marketing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, video editing (Canva)
• Exceptional written, verbal, and proofreading communication skills

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

• Ability to take complex information and distil it into concrete, clear and simple messages for various internal audiences
• Collaborative team player
• Self-starter who is structured and organized; can handle multiple projects at the same time
• Creative and outside-the-box thinker who can bring a fresh perspective to employee communications
• Passion for understanding the art of employee communications & change management
• Fluency in English

Conditions of HEINEKEN

1. You are enrolled at an educational institution.
   1. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
   2. In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
2. Physical presence at the location of your internship. We believe that you learn most when you can work directly with your colleagues. It is therefore not possible to work completely remote and HEINEKEN does not facilitate housing.

Interested?
Great! For more information about this vacancy or about the application process, please contact werkenbijheinekennederland@heineken.com. You can also apply right now by clicking on the "apply now" button. After that we ask you to fill in some data, write a short motivation for the internship and upload your most recent CV.

Even if you are not sure if this is a perfect match weencourage you to apply!

The company

HEINEKEN has been a market leader for more than 150 years. We have a family history and Dutch heritage that we are proud of. This pride is reflected in our entrepreneurship and we take it with us in everything we do and where we go. We are brand builders and the indispensable link between the breweries and the perfect beer in people's homes or on the terrace.

Together we stand for our core values: passion for quality, enjoying life and respect for people and the environment. We always advocate responsible alcohol consumption, feel closely connected to Dutch society and local communities, and constantly strive to improve our impact on the planet.

Embracing and celebrating diversity is at the heart of the purpose of HEINEKEN to "brew the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world." We believe that people as diverse as our brews - including and not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, social background, disability and thinking style - enrich our lives and strengthen our business. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, as we advocate for a culture of belonging that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.

Do you have feedback on this job posting? If so, please email werkenbijheinekennederland@heineken.com