Key Skills

Job Description

AWA Alexander Watson Associates is a global business-to-business market intelligence, publishing, and advisory services company with a unique industry focus on the specialty paper, film, packaging, coating, and converting industry. As part of the marketing team at AWACE (AWA Conference & Events) business we’re looking for a creative, hands-on Marketing & Communications Intern who wants to learn how B2B events are built, marketed, and brought to life across digital and live platforms. This is not a “make coffee and update spreadsheets” internship. You’ll be creating, publishing, and shaping how thousands of professionals discover our events. 📍 This internship is based at our Amsterdam HQ and requires regular on-site attendance. Applicants must already be based in Amsterdam or nearby and be able to commute to the office. 📅 Start Date: We are looking for an intern who is available to start in late July or August 2026. What you’ll do You’ll be part of the core AWACE marketing team, working across: Social & Content Create and schedule posts for LinkedIn and other channels Help turn speaker announcements, topics, and trends into engaging content Support short-form video, graphics, and visual storytelling Email Marketing Help build and send email campaigns for conferences, webinars, and virtual events Improve open rates, click rates, and storytelling through smart copy and layout Support segmentation and targeting Design & Creative Design visuals for social posts, banners, event pages, and emails (Canva, Adobe, etc.) Help keep our event branding sharp and consistent Event & Virtual Event Marketing Learn how global conferences are marketed from launch to sold-out Support promotion of virtual events, webinars, and online forums See how tech platforms, registration flows, and digital audiences are managed Behind the scenes Work closely with conference managers, researchers, and sales teams Help manage databases, speaker lists, and marketing schedules What we’re looking for You don’t need years of experience. You do need curiosity, creativity, and energy. Enrolled in a Bachelor or Master’s program (marketing, communications, media, design, business, etc.) Strong English (written and spoken) Comfortable with social media, visuals, and digital tools Interested in events, marketing, media, or branding Detail-oriented, proactive, and not afraid to try things Nice to have: Canva, Photoshop, Mailchimp, HubSpot, social scheduling tools, basic video editing What you’ll get €500 per month internship stipend based on 40hours per week Real responsibility from day one A front-row seat to how international B2B events are built and marketed Hands-on experience in social, email, design, and digital campaigns A friendly, international, fast-moving team in Amsterdam This internship is ideal if you want to build a career in marketing, events, media, or communications and want to graduate with real experience, not just theory. How to apply Send your CV and a short motivation email (in English) to: [email protected] Subject line: Marketing & Communications Intern – AWACE

Core Responsibilities

Create and schedule social content, email campaigns, and visual assets to promote conferences, webinars, and virtual events. Coordinate with conference, research, and sales teams while supporting event branding, databases, speaker lists, and marketing schedules.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program and have strong written and spoken English. They should be creative, proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable with social media and digital tools, and interested in events, marketing, media, or branding; experience with Canva, Photoshop, Mailchimp, HubSpot, scheduling tools, or basic video editing is an advantage.

Benefits

• Real Responsibility From Day One
• Hands-On Experience In Social Media, Email, Design, And Digital Campaigns
• International Team Environment