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Job Description

About the Role: Forward·Inc is looking for a proactive, creative, and enthusiastic Social Media & Content Marketing Intern to bring our mission to life across all digital channels. In this role, you will work closely with our marketing team to produce engaging visual content, craft compelling short-form videos, support our social channels, and showcase the inspiring stories of newcomer entrepreneurs. If you love social media trends, storytelling, and digital marketing, this role is for you! About the Organisation: Forward·Inc is a Netherlands-based, internationally operating organisation devoted to helping newcomers pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions. We do this by empowering them to launch, grow, fund, and sustain their own businesses. We believe in the incredible talent of people with refugee backgrounds, their value to society, and their potential to build bridges across communities. Job Type: Full-time Internship (40h/week) Time period: Start date - October 2026. Duration: approximately 6 months. Language: English required, Dutch and/or Arabic are plus. For non-EU nationals: permission to work in the Netherlands or enrollment at a university is required. This is a non-negotiable, please do not apply if you don’t fulfil this requirement. For EU-nationals: already living in the Netherlands, we cannot support relocation efforts. Please note: To apply for this role, you must be located in the Netherlands, within a 1-hour commute to Rotterdam and Amsterdam. We do not accept unsolicited applications outside the recruitment process and channels. Vision 2050 By 2050, Forward·Inc aims to establish 20 national and regional self-sustainable refugee entrepreneurship networks, supporting over 100,000 businesses and connecting 1 million entrepreneurial refugees worldwide. We empower refugees and host communities to ensure they live in strongly connected societies that thrive. Overview of the Role As our Social Media & Content Marketing Intern, you will be an essential part of the Marketing, Communications, and Recruitment team, reporting directly to the Senior Marketing Associate. You will take ownership of day-to-day social content execution across Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. From editing Reels and designing carousels to engaging with our community and reviewing performance metrics, you will help amplify Forward·Inc's global impact and foster active network participation. Responsibilities of the Role: 1. Visual Content Creation & Video Production Design & Branding: Follow creative briefs to design eye-catching graphic assets, carousels, and promo materials using Canva or Adobe Suite. Short-Form Video Editing: Plan, assemble, and edit engaging short videos (Reels, TikToks, event summaries) using tools like CapCut. Trend Spotting & Ideation: Participate in creative brainstorms, pitching fresh, innovative, and trending content ideas to boost brand engagement. 2. Social Media Management & Analytics Platform Execution: Support multi-channel management, caption writing, content scheduling, and asset deployment across LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Performance Insights: Assist in tracking key organic metrics and reviewing performance trends across Meta and LinkedIn to optimize future campaigns. 3. Community Engagement & Storytelling Entrepreneur Storytelling: Connect with newcomer entrepreneurs to collect testimonials, program updates, and impact stories for digital campaigns. Audience Interaction: Monitor social channels, reply to comments and direct messages, and maintain an active digital community. 4. Team Collaboration & Initiative Hands-On Teamwork: Work side by side with the Senior Marketing Associate, taking initiative and jumping in wherever you can add value as new projects and opportunities come up. Commitments You have a strong conviction to empower entrepreneurs to build and grow their businesses. You empathise with entrepreneurs who do so without connections and startup capital and who come from a different cultural background. You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and work alongside entrepreneurs. You go beyond giving advice and provide practical support. You are an all-rounder and able to support Forward·Inc in its vision, mission, and objectives. Must-Have Requirements Full working proficiency required (written & spoken) in English. Currently enrolled in or completed a BSc or MSc degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Business, or a related field. Excellent communicator who gains energy from networking and meeting people. Tech-savvy and familiar with social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Meta, TikTok). Proactive, entrepreneurial, results-oriented attitude with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Flexible with a solution-focused mentality to deal with uncertainty. Fully authorized to work in the Netherlands. What We'd Love to See (Bonus / Nice-to-Have) Portfolio / Creative Work: A link to your portfolio, design samples, or past content creation is highly welcomed. Camera Comfort: Willingness or interest in being on camera or recording video footage for social content. Analytics Curiosity: Basic familiarity with reading performance insights in Meta Ads Manager or LinkedIn Ads. Languages: Arabic & Dutch are a plus. This is NOT the role for you if You prefer to stick to the script: If you find it challenging to deviate from established guidelines or processes and you don’t like to engage in conversations, this role might not suit you. You struggle with accountability: If you often overlook tasks or shy away from taking responsibility for your work and others', this may not be the best fit. You resist change: If you find it difficult to adapt to new priorities or approaches and you like to keep a fixed routine, you might not thrive in this environment. You avoid challenging situations: If you’re quick to give up when faced with limited resources or obstacles, or prefer not to engage in conversation, this role may not align with your strengths. You don’t enjoy collaboration: If working closely with diverse individuals and understanding their unique backgrounds isn’t your preference, this position may not be ideal for you. What we offer Paid holiday (2 paid holidays for each full month worked) International environment Connection outside working hours Remote days to work outside of the NL An additional day off to celebrate your birthday Hybrid setup - 2 days a week at the office and 3 days remotely Perks: You join an amazing team with colleagues from the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Egypt, Lebanon, Indonesia, Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tunisia, and Ireland. We are deeply committed to Forward·Inc’s mission and ensure teamwork makes the dream work. Remuneration: we provide an internship compensation of 500 EUR for BSc graduates and 750 EUR for MSc graduates, based on 5 days per week. Travel and other business-related expenses are fully covered. Location: Amsterdam or Rotterdam. We work 2 days a week at the office (Monday AMS & Thursday RTM) and 3 days remotely. You need to live within one hour travel distance of 1 of the office locations.

Core Responsibilities

Create and publish visual content, carousels, promotional materials, and short-form videos across Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook, while supporting content planning and performance tracking. Engage with the online community and newcomer entrepreneurs to gather stories, respond to audiences, and help amplify the organisation’s impact.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a BSc or MSc in marketing, communications, digital media, business, or a related field, and have full working proficiency in English. They must be authorized to work in the Netherlands, live within a one-hour commute of Amsterdam or Rotterdam, and bring strong communication skills, familiarity with social platforms, initiative, and adaptability.

Benefits

• Paid Holiday
• International Work Environment
• Remote Work Days
• Birthday Day Off
• Hybrid Work Arrangement
• Travel and Business Expenses Covered