[Hiring] Marketing & Communications Intern @ELIA

Role Description

At ELIA we're looking for a Marketing & Communications Intern to join our team.

Are you passionate about the arts, higher education, and impactful storytelling? ELIA offers an exceptional internship opportunity right in the heart of Amsterdam’s creative hub. Gain hands-on experience crafting communications for a vibrant international network of arts universities, helping shape campaigns, manage content, and connect with a global audience. This is a perfect role for a creative, motivated individual ready to build their skills in marketing, writing, social media and digital design—while supporting the future of arts education across Europe. Step into a role that combines purpose, creativity, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Higher education qualification in Communications, Journalism, Creative Writing, Marketing, Arts & Humanities, Cultural Management or similar.
• Experience or links with the cultural, arts and/or education sector(s).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• A passion for the arts and an understanding of its value to society as a whole.
• Ability to effectively communicate and liaise with different groups and cultures.
• Working user knowledge of MS Office.
• Social media skills.
• Media and graphic design skills are preferable but not essential.
• Creative-thinkers, self-motivated, well-organised.

Requirements

• Writing articles and case studies outlining the wonderfully impactful work of our members and projects.
• Managing our social media schedule and content.
• Editing and managing website copy.
• Creating targeted social media posts and campaigns.
• Developing marketing campaigns for the ELIA signature events.
• Attending and documenting high profile events relevant to the arts education sector.
• Create content and digital assets for the website and ELIA monthly newsletter.
• Proof-reading.
• Image selection and editing.
• Assisting the ELIA team to deliver high-quality projects, events and resources which will benefit our members.

Benefits

• A great professional opportunity filled with challenges and responsibilities.
• Access to a vast international network in the arts, culture, and education sectors.
• The opportunity to advance your writing, communications and marketing skills.
• A monthly internship compensation, based on the weekly hours agreed.
• Travel compensation to and from the ELIA office (on in-office days).
• The chance to be part of a dynamic team working in the renowned creative hub, A-Lab in Amsterdam.
• The opportunity to experience the workings of an international network in the arts, culture and education world at close hand.

Company Description

ELIA is Europe's leading multi-disciplinary network in higher education and research. Powered by almost 300 members, we are a globally connected knowledge community for peer-learning, international collaboration and advocacy. ELIA’s work includes the organisation of international events, the facilitation of cross-institutional working groups, participation in research and innovation projects, and the publication of influential policy papers. Based in Amsterdam’s creative hub, A-Lab, ELIA is a member association funded through the Creative Europe programme. Our work culture is open and participative, with a focus on key outcomes and continuous learning and development.