Internal Communication Intern
Key Skills
Job Description
Lay the foundation for tomorrow with Kubota! Since 1890, Kubota has developed in a unique way around the world. With a strong commitment to solving problems in food, water and the environment, we have leveraged our strength as a manufacturer and solution provider. Kubota spans 120+ countries and employs more than 50,000 people in Asia, Europe and North America, generating revenues of over $20 billion. From agricultural and industrial machinery and general water solutions to other living environment solutions, our question and challenge has always been the same: what can we do to meet the demands and improve our lives for tomorrow? Explore this exciting career opportunity and join us on the journey as we seek to be a “Key Innovator for Life Support”. The role Internal Communication Intern We are looking for an Internal Communication Intern to join our Corporate Communication team at our European Headquarters in Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands. Your main assignment will be to support the further development of our SharePoint-based intranet. You will work with existing content and help transform it into engaging, well-structured and user-friendly SharePoint pages, while also contributing to the design, templates and overall structure of the intranet. Alongside your main intranet project, you will have the opportunity to support a variety of other internal communication activities, such as internal campaigns and content for our digital screens. You will work closely with colleagues from Corporate Communication and IT and collaborate with teams and functions across Europe, giving you hands-on experience in internal communication within an international and multicultural environment. What will you do? Build and design engaging SharePoint pages using existing content and communication materials. Create and improve reusable SharePoint page and site templates. Use SharePoint layouts, web parts, visuals and functionalities to present information in an engaging and accessible way. Help improve the structure, navigation and consistency of our intranet. Work closely with Corporate Communication and IT on the further development of our SharePoint environment. Turn information and content provided by colleagues into clear and engaging intranet news articles. Help develop practical guidelines and best practices for creating consistent and user-friendly SharePoint pages. Explore how tools such as SharePoint and Viva Engage could be used to make our internal communication more engaging and interactive. Who are we looking for? We don’t expect you to know everything from day one. What matters most is that you stay curious, keep learning and are open to trying new things. You have an eye for design, usability and online experiences, and are curious about how people interact with digital platforms. You are detail oriented, work in a structured way and are happy to bring your own ideas and a fresh perspective. You enjoy working with others but are also comfortable taking ownership of your own tasks. You communicate confidently in English; another European language is a plus. You are a Bachelor’s (HBO) or Master student in Communications, Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD), Creative Business, Digital Media, Marketing & Communications, Media, Information & Communication, Experience Design, User Experience (UX), or a related field. You have experience with, or an interest in, SharePoint and other Microsoft 365 tools. Experience with Canva, Microsoft Teams or Viva Engage is a plus. You are enrolled in a dutch university and available full time from January/February 2027 for at least 5 months. What do we offer? Gain hands-on experience in internal communication, intranet development and SharePoint. Work at our European Headquarters in an international and multicultural environment. Collaborate closely with Corporate Communication and IT, as well as colleagues across different functions and countries. Gain exposure to a broad range of internal communication activities, from digital channels to events and campaigns. Have room to contribute your own ideas and explore different approaches to digital design and employee communication. Take ownership of your own work, with guidance and support from experienced colleagues. An attractive internship allowance. Build practical experience that you can take with you into your future career.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and improve the SharePoint-based intranet by creating engaging pages, reusable templates, clear navigation, and consistent content. Collaborate with Corporate Communication, IT, and teams across Europe, while also supporting internal campaigns and digital-screen content.
Requirements
The candidate must be enrolled in a Dutch university in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s program and be available full-time from January or February 2027 for at least five months. They should communicate confidently in English, have an interest in SharePoint and Microsoft 365, and bring curiosity, attention to detail, structured working habits, and an eye for design and usability.
Benefits
- Internship Allowance
About Kubota Holdings Europe
Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Kubota had the first establishment in Europe more than 40 years ago and has shown a significant growth since. In the European region Kubota currently has more than 4,400 employees and achieves sales over € 2.2 billion. The European business organization is organized in five Business Units (Tractor, Construction Machinery, Engine, Implements and Parts) and counts 12 manufacturing facilities and 25 distribution, service and sales offices covering the whole European region offering products including tractors, construction machinery, engines, agricultural machinery, turf equipment and utility vehicles. To embody Kubota’s European ambitions, Kubota Holdings Europe B.V. was established in 2017 as the Regional Headquarters of Kubota in Europe. The main goal is to support the European activities in driving lean and efficient processes aimed at creating customer value. Subsidiaries in Europe are: - Kubota Baumaschinen GmbH - Kubota Deutschland GmbH - Kubota España, S.A - Kubota Europe S.A.S - Kubota Farm Machinery Europe S.A.S - Kubota Turkey Makine Ticaret Limited Şirketi - Kubota UK Limited - Kverneland Group (10 manufacturing facilities and 17 sales companies) For more information on Kubota in Europe please visit www.kubota-eu.com Kubota Corporation The mother company Kubota Corporation has been a leading manufacturer of agricultural, turf, hay and construction equipment since 1890. With world Headquarters in Osaka Japan, approximately 40,000 employees and offices in more than 110 countries throughout North America, Europe and Asia, Kubota achieved revenues last year over $16 billion. Although, agricultural equipment is Kubota’s primary line of products, Kubota also produces a diverse line of other products including city wide water filtration systems, irrigation, piping, roofing, housing and large underground valves. For more information on Kubota worldwide, please visit www.kubota-global.net