Communications Intern
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Job Description
At Catawiki every day brings the extraordinary! Whether its Daniel Ricciardos Formula 1 Car a Woolly Mammoths Skeleton Lady Gagas Jumpsuit or Usain Bolts running shoe we encounter exceptional objects every day.
Were a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects! Each week we offer over 75000 unique items in auction carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.
Having sold over 20 million unique objects to date were on a mission to become the worlds most popular destination for special objects. As a growing diverse and sustainable scale-up we proudly live by our core values:
- Taking ownership and driving impact
- Being open to change and feedback
- Being passionate about our mission and our customers.
If these values resonate with you wed love to explore how you can join us on this exciting journey!
About the job
*This is a 6-month paid internship
We are looking for an intern to support Catawikis Communications team on a 6 month contract. As our Comms Intern you will assist on Consumer and Corporate Communications initiatives as well as on the general day-to-day running of the busy Catawiki press office. Reporting into our Communications Managers this role involves seamlessly shifting from supporting the drafting of pitches and press releases to supporting engaging media outlets on a wide variety of projects from company-focused stories and updates to brand activations to supporting high-visibility cross-functional marketing campaigns. Using data in storytelling reporting on daily coverage and supporting the day-to-day management of the companys corporate social channels are also part of the role.
What youll do
- Managing the press newsrooms uploading all relevant content in a timely manner
- Managing the press monitoring routine tracking the coverage generated on a daily monthly and project based basis
- 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 6 local PR agencies
- Assisting on reactive media issues management if needed including the support on developing statements
Who you are
- 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
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.
Where youll be
This role is based in Amsterdam the Netherlands with remote working 3 days a week.
Why Youll Love Working with Us
- Create a Visible Impact by working at scale in a global organisation that serves millions of customers across 80 categories. In our flat structure every role has a broad scope that directly impacts both our customers and the business.
- Learn and Grow with Us through our Learning & Development initiatives which include clear development plans and mentorship programmes designed to support your career progression.
- A Culture of Connection defines us. Were a passionate diverse and collaborative team of 800 Catawikains and 60 nationalities all coming together to build a one-of-a-kind marketplace. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly work environment committed to making every Catawikian feel welcomed and empowered. Whatever your story we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team.
- Celebrate Lifes Moments with us at Catawiki. When you join us youll receive a 100 Catavoucher and on each birthday youll get a 50 Catavoucher to celebrate. Enjoy an extra day off each year to Pursue Your Passion. We also recognise significant work anniversaries (3 5 8 10 years) with additional time off plus extra leave for lifes big moments like marriage engagements or moving house.
Please note that benefits can vary by location. For specific information regarding whats available in your country please consult your recruiter.
Our Offices and Way of Working
Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire and connect. Most Catawikians are within commuting distance of one of our offices and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model. This means that you will be in the office 2 out of 5 days (40% of your working time) to collaborate and connect with your colleagues. That said some roles may be an exception: if the job description states that the position is fully remote or 100% office-based that arrangement will apply instead.
Interested
Apply directly with an English CV and cover letter by submitting your information at the bottom of this page. By submitting your application you agree to Catawikis Applicant Privacy Policy.
If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Employment Type
Full Time
