Communication and Marketing Intern

At Ster, the organization behind advertising sales on the channels and platforms of the public broadcaster, you will get the chance to gain experience in marketing and communication. Do you have a smooth writing style, an affinity for online and social media, and are you good at organizing? Then this internship is for you!

We assume an internship duration of approx. 17 to 22 weeks, during which you will work 32 hours per week. Starting can be in January/February or September. The exact duration and start date are adjustable in consultation. At this moment, the internship position is open for the period January/February - June 2027.

✅ Content creation & social media - Maintaining the content calendar, writing and posting messages on ster.nl and our social channels.
✅ Analysis & optimization - Monitoring and improving our online and social media activities.
✅ Marketing communication projects - Assisting with promotional campaigns for Ster, presentations, and (online) relationship and knowledge events.
✅ Pre, not a must: design & creative input - Supporting visual content and the creation of marketing material.

🕘 08:00/09:00 - Start your day with a good cup of coffee (or tea)
During a short check-in with your colleagues from the marketing communication team, you discuss what is on the schedule.

📰 09:30 - Dive into the media
You get to work immediately by screening media reports about Ster, the public broadcaster, and developments in the media landscape. What stands out?

💬 10:30 - Brainstorming about social content
You consult with a colleague on how you can effectively bring an upcoming event to attention via social media.

🎧 11:30 - Thinking along about promotion
Together with another colleague, you brainstorm a playful campaign regarding the advertising opportunities at the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Quick switching, short lines - that's what you like.

🥗 12:30 - Lunch
Time for a break! Perhaps a walk through the Mediapark or catching up with colleagues in the canteen.

✍️ 13:30 - Writing a blog
You write a blog about the impact of radio advertising. With your smooth writing style, you know exactly how to convey this clearly and attractively.

📺 14:30 - Spotting TV moments
A colleague asks you to collect beautiful TV program moments for a promotional video. You scout for the highlights that strengthen our message.

🎉 15:30 - Brainstorm about Ster Gouden Loeki event
At the end of the afternoon, you join a session about the voting campaign for the Ster Gouden Loeki. How do we ensure more voters among the Dutch public this year?

🏓 16:00 - Time for relaxation
Fancy a game of foosball in between? A chair massage? Or would you rather exercise after work with your Ster gym membership? You decide.

🏁 17:00 - Workday completed
With a sense of satisfaction, you look back on your day. You have achieved something beautiful again.

• You are following a HBO or WO education in the direction of Marketing, Communication, Media, or a similar study.

• You have an affinity with media, advertising, digital communication, and the public broadcaster.

• You master Dutch (C2), write without errors, and have a smooth writing style.

• You are proactive, creative, and eager to learn.

• Experience with design tools (such as Photoshop or Canva) is a plus.

(Not sure if you meet all the requirements? No worries! Enthusiasm and the right mindset are at least as important.)

• A varied and challenging internship position with a lot of personal responsibility.

• Plenty of room for personal input - Your ideas matter!

• Inspiring work environment - Open culture, short lines, and great colleagues.

• Hybrid working - Flexibility between home and our office in Hilversum.

• A pleasant and dynamic work environment - Including drinks, events, and a gym membership!

• Internship allowance of € 475,- gross per month.

Number of hours per week:
32 hours (4 days p/w, 8 hours per day excluding a half-hour lunch break).

Employment: internship (4-6 months) from January/February 2027

Workdays:
Monday to Friday (exact schedule/day off for study in consultation), starting between 08:00 and 09:00.

Location: Mediapark, Hilversum (hybrid working possible)

Applying? Here is how it works!

Will you become our new communication & marketing intern? Let us hear from you and upload your motivation and CV via the button below. Questions? Babette van den Berg, HR manager, will be happy to help you further via 035 6725532.