Key Skills

Job Description

About The Global Awards Team The Global Awards Team sits at the heart of our network's strategic hub. Our mission is to identify, nurture, and celebrate the most impactful work produced across our global offices. We ensure that our network's best ideas and campaigns are spotlighted and successfully submitted to prestigious regional and global industry competitions, such as Cannes Lions and the Festival of Media. To be associated to interns. Role Overview We are seeking an energetic, highly structured, and communication-focused Global Awards Intern to join our team in Amsterdam. In this role, you will play a crucial part in organizing the network's global award footprint, ensuring seamless collaboration across international offices, and championing our wins, both internally and externally. Key Responsibilities Global Awards Tracking & Platform Administration Process Ownership Take charge of the awards tracking process, which serves as our central system for monitoring Havas Media Network’s award entries and results. Platform Management Manage our dedicated internal platform, ensuring database accuracy and integrity. Work with IT to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with the tracking tool, and manage requests for user access and the addition of new award names. Network Liaison & Follow-ups Communicate regularly with local awards tracking contacts to ensure information is provided on time. Proactively follow up with local teams when information or results are delayed. Award Success Communication Win Notifications Actively monitor results and communicate award wins to winning teams to celebrate their success. External Promotion Support Share results with the Global Communications team for website and social media promotion. Submission & Entry Support Entry Writing Support the team in writing and drafting actual awards submissions. Platform Uploads Assist with the practical side of uploading finalized submissions, case study videos, and entry assets to various festival platforms. Who You Are (Requirements) Education: Currently studying or recently graduated with a degree in Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, or a related field. Location & Presence: Based in or around Amsterdam, with the right to work/intern in the Netherlands. Must be available to work in the Amsterdam office at least 2 days a week. Language Skills: Fluent in English (written and spoken). Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Soft Skills & Passions: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a genuine love for writing, storytelling, and communications. Preferred Plusses: Knowledge of design platforms (such as Canva and Adobe Express), additional languages, and previous internship experience is a plus. What We Offer An international role and the opportunity to work with teams from all over the world and professionals across multiple disciplines. Deep exposure to the world’s best media, creative, and strategic campaigns. A front-row seat to the processes behind the industry’s most prestigious festivals (Cannes Lions, Festival of Media, Effies). A warm onboarding experience and active mentorship to help you grow.

Core Responsibilities

Manage the global awards tracking process and internal platform, maintaining accurate records and coordinating with local teams to collect entries and results. Communicate award wins, support promotional efforts, and assist with drafting and uploading award submissions and related assets.

Requirements

Applicants should be studying or recently graduated in communications, marketing, media studies, or a related field, and must be based near Amsterdam with the right to work or intern in the Netherlands. The role requires fluent English, strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent organization and attention to detail, and an interest in writing, storytelling, and communications.

Benefits

• International Team Exposure
• Mentorship
• Professional Development