Corporate Communications Intern

  • Intern

Company Description

Apply directly on our careers page internations.org/career/

Please apply only if:  
You are a student (EU citizen or enrolled in a German university) who must complete a mandatory internship for a minimum of 6 months.


With over 4 million members in 420 cities worldwide, InterNations is the largest global community for people who live and work abroad. InterNations offers global and local networking and socializing, both online and face-to-face. At around 6,000 events and activities per month, expatriates can meet other global minds and pursue their interests. Members can also find and exchange tips and information on life abroad through discussion forums and helpful articles based on personal expat experiences. Membership is by approval only to ensure quality and trust in our community. InterNations is part of New Work SE, a group of brands that offer products and services for a better working life.

Although we have offices in Munich, Germany, we're a remote-first company. All team members are free to work anywhere in Europe — from home, the office, or a combination of both. You can read more about InterNations becoming a remote-first company in our company blog.

You can find more information about InterNations on our press page, on our about pages, or in our company blog.

Job Description

About the Role:
How do you catch the media’s attention? How do you weave corporate news into a story that will engage journalists and their readers? How do you communicate internally to keep all employees informed and engaged? These are the challenges the InterNations Corporate Communications Team tackles on a global scale every day. As a Corporate Communications Intern, you will identify and contact relevant media outlets around the world, keep track of published articles, and support with internal communication. If you’re creative, outgoing, and looking for a challenge, we want to hear from you.


As a Corporate Communications Intern at InterNations, you will: 

  • gain valuable experience in international PR and internal communications

  • learn how to develop press materials, such as press releases, fact sheets, case studies, interviews, and more

  • get in touch with key publications around the world, answer press requests, and pitch stories with support from experienced PR professionals

  • collaborate on projects, such as the Expat Insider survey, one of the most extensive expat studies in the world

  • be responsible for international media monitoring and reporting

  • learn industry software, such as Cision, to maintain a database of journalists

  • work with interns from all departments on regular intern-led projects that have an impact on the company’s performance,  such as developing and creating the app-store video

Qualifications

You meet the following requirements: 

  • university student of any discipline

  • an internship is a compulsory part of your studies

  • available for a period of six to twelve months starting on 1 October 2023

  • professional fluency in written and spoken English

  • outgoing and proactive personality; strong writing and communication skills

  • ability to work independently; to be reliable and motivated

  • experience abroad and cross-cultural proficiency desired

  • practical experience with MS Office and internet applications


Please note: 
We can only accept applications from students who must complete a mandatory internship for a minimum of 6 months as part of their degree. Candidates must be EU citizens or enrolled at a German university

Additional Information

We offer:

  • a growing, dynamic company with an international team
  • a centrally located HQ office in Munich (optional work from the office)
  • the possibility to work fully remote anywhere in Germany
  • an ongoing sustainability initiative — we’re a climate-neutral company
  • paid vacation days ( 28 days per year) and special paid leave
  • a friendly atmosphere and the space to pursue your ideas
  • Albatross Membership for team members and their partners
  • XING Premium membership
  • regular online team bonding events to connect our team members wherever they are
  • regular workshops, training sessions, cross-departmental projects & exchanges
  • in-house yoga and German classes

 

At InterNations, you’ll be working in a friendly atmosphere geared toward bringing out your creativity and independence. With our flat organizational structure, you’ll have lots of room to pursue your own ideas. If you’re a working parent, you’ll find the flexibility you need to support your work-life balance. All team members can work remotely anywhere in Europe, or from our Munich office. Interns can work remotely from anywhere in Germany. And as we value building strong connections between our team members, especially in a remote setting, you can look forward to coffee lotteries, language tandems, department exchanges, and regular team-bonding activities.