Communications Intern

Catawiki
Netherlands
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level communications students who thrive in dynamic, cross-functional teams and are comfortable with hybrid work arrangements in the Netherlands.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in media, PR, or journalism and a strong interest in digital storytelling
    — “previous comms work experience at a media outlet, PR agency or brand is a plus”
  • Individuals who can manage multiple tasks and adapt to fast-changing priorities
    — “hard working, hands-on and pressure resistant. Can-do attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves, dive deep and get the job done in a fast changing environment”
  • Students who are fluent in English and have experience with social media and content creation
    — “Excellent writing skills (English) and strong verbal communication skills - essential”

Things to consider

  • Must be enrolled in a Dutch university for the entire internship duration
    — “you need to be registered as a student in a Dutch university during the entire internship period”
  • Press monitoring and social media management require attention to detail and consistent output
    — “Managing the press monitoring routine, tracking the coverage generated on a daily, monthly and project based basis”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with press release writing and media outreach in your resume and cover letter
    — “Support the Comms team with writing and distributing news releases and media pitches”
  • Demonstrate your ability to craft compelling narratives using data in your application materials
    — “Using data in storytelling, reporting on daily coverage”
  • Showcase your fluency in social media management tools and platforms in your resume
    — “Managing our corporate social media channel (LinkedIn)”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Managed press monitoring and newsrooms
  • Supported proactive media outreach
  • Assisted in reactive media issues management
Typical background
Studying communications, journalism, or PRPrevious communications work experience

Skills & requirements

Required

CommunicationsMedia OutreachPress Release WritingSocial Media ManagementData Analysis

Preferred

JournalismPR Agency ExperienceCreative Writing

Stack & domain

Microsoft OfficeG SuiteCommunicationCreativityMediaSocial Media

About the role

Original posting from Catawiki via Greenhouse

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.

We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 100,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.

Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us.

Taking ownership and driving impact 

Being open to change and feedback

Being passionate about our mission and our customers. 

About the job

*This is a 6-month paid internship

We are looking for an intern to support Catawiki’s Communications team on a 6 month contract. As our Communications Intern, you will assist on Communications initiatives as well as on the general day-to-day running of the busy Catawiki press office. Reporting to our Communications Manager, this role calls for a versatile communicator who can confidently shift between researching timely topics, drafting compelling press materials—including pitches and press releases—and supporting proactive media outreach. You’ll play a key role across a broad range of projects, from company announcements and data-driven stories to object-focused communications, helping craft narratives that resonate with media and diverse audiences. Using data in storytelling, reporting on daily coverage and supporting the day-to-day management of the company's corporate social channels are also part of the role. 

What you’ll do 

Managing the press monitoring routine, tracking the coverage generated on a daily, monthly and project based basis

Managing the press newsrooms, uploading all relevant content in a timely manner

Managing our corporate social media channel (LinkedIn)

Support the Comms team with writing and distributing news releases and media pitches, as well as drafting interview briefings and FAQs, helping to secure top tier media coverage for Catawiki 

Support in the handling of media enquiries, including involving relevant team members and supporting on any information required

Support with research on various topics, ideation / brainstorming sessions and proactive communications campaigns across consumer and corporate 

General support to the team on day-to-day logistics, such as meeting arrangements, general operations, meeting minutes, reporting, etc.

Support with the daily management of our PR agencies across 8 European markets

Assisting on reactive media issues management if needed, including the support on developing statements

Who you are 

In order to be considered for this internship, you need to be registered as a student in a Dutch university during the entire internship period. A tri-party agreement will be requested.

Studying communications, journalism or PR - previous comms work experience at a media outlet, PR agency or brand is a plus

Excellent writing skills (English) and strong verbal communication skills - essential

Knowledge of a wide range of new and traditional media and social media outlets  – essential

Competent on Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint - G Suite - essential

Incredibly passionate about our mission and goals

Creativity, an innovator and an ability to think big 

Hard working, hands-on and pressure resistant. Can-do attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves, dive deep and get the job done in a fast changing environment

Bilingual in French, Italian, German, Dutch or Spanish is a plus

Where you’ll be 

This role is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with remote working 3 days a week. 

Why You'll Love Working with Us

Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business.

Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.

A culture of connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work.

Celebrate life’s moments with us. You’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion”. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.

Our Offices and Way of Working

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based.

Interested?

Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the review of your application. AI may help us assess how your experience matches the requirements of the role, but hiring decisions are always made by our recruitment team

Source: Catawiki careers (Greenhouse)

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