Intern Marketing & Communications

Job Description:

Do you want to learn how creativity data and technology come together in marketing

Are you curious creative and always online Do you not only want to create content but also understand why it works And would you like to do that in an international marketing and CXM-agency where innovation and AI play a major role Then this Marketing & Communication internship at Merkle Netherlands is for you.

What will you do

As a Marketing & Communication intern you will be fully involved in our marketing team. You will have the opportunity to discover different sides of (digital) marketing and develop yourself quickly.

You manage our social media channels from A to Z: from content planning to posting and optimization;

You write catchy social copy and create visuals (experience with tools such as Figma Adobe or CapCut is a plus but we also like to teach you);

You keep our internal digital signage-system up-to-date so that colleagues always know what is going on;

You work together with colleagues from the Netherlands and other countries within Merkle and dentsu;

You will help organize (online and offline) events such as Agency at Night from concept to execution;

You monitor and analyze marketing results (such as reach engagement and growth) and learn how data makes marketing smarter;

You will develop your marketing and AI-skills through training courses and modules from our knowledge base;

Your ideas count

Do you have a creative idea for content a new format or smart use of AI Then you get the space at Merkle to work this out and test it.

Fréderique Hondelink Marketing Management Master student at Erasmus University Rotterdam & former marketing intern 2025/2026: Theres a lot of room to bring your own ideas and initiatives which really made my experience at Merkle special. For example I had the opportunity to set up a content co-creation program and explore how AI can support more effective copywriting. This combined with the open and

supportive atmosphere makes it a place where you can quickly learn and grow in marketing and CXM!

Who are we looking for

You dont have to be an all-rounder yet more important is that you are eager to learn and eager to get started.

You are a college or university-student (at least 2nd year) in Marketing Communication Media or a similar direction;

You are interested in marketing and social media and want to learn a lot about it;

You enjoy writing and creating creative content;

You are curious about new tools and technologies such as AI;

You work independently take initiative and dare to ask questions;

You are fluent in Dutch and preferably also English;

You will be available at least 4 days a week from September 2026.

What do we offer you

An internship allowance of 500 per month (on a full-time basis);

Your own laptop and access to all the necessary tools and software;

Intensive guidance by experienced marketers;

A lot of responsibility and trust you are really part of the team;

A nice working environment in Rotterdam with...

o daily lunch prepared by our chef Bianca

o fruit and really good coffee (including espresso machine);

And of course: fun! Pub quizzes sports activities drinks parties and more online and offline.

Excited

Can you already see yourself walking around here (and helping to build) Then apply quickly! A creative motivation or portfolio is certainly appreciated above all show who you are.

Company Description

Merkle a dentsu company powers the experience economy. For over 35 years Merkle has placed people at the heart of its digital business transformation approach. As the only integrated experience consultancy with a heritage in data science and business performance Merkle delivers holistic end-to-end experiences that drive growth engagement and loyalty. Recognized as a Leader by top industry analysts in categories such as digital transformation commerce experience design engineering technology integration digital marketing data science CRM loyalty and customer data management Merkle operates in 30 countries with over 16000 the Netherlands more than 150 Merkle employees work with clients like ASML Albert Heijn HEMA Carglass and Signify. Merkle Netherlands is a strategic partner of Google Adobe Salesforce and Selligent. For more information visit .

Diversity and Inclusion
At dentsu we believe in the power of diversity. Wewelcome all applications regardless of age disability gender reassignment marital or civil partner status pregnancy or maternity race color nationality ethnic or national origin religion or belief sex or sexual orientation.

Contact:
We look forward to receiving your application for any questions please contact the TA in charge of this role: David Ryall Senior Talent Acquisition Partner EMEA NE. #LI-MERKLE #LI-Hybrid #LI-DR2

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