Key Skills

Job Description

Do you want to help improve the digital channels that our colleagues, clients and other audiences use to find information about Haskoning? Are you interested in websites, internal digital channels, social media, user experience, analytics, and AI? Join our Digital Channels team and put what you have learned into practice on real digital channels! What you will do as a Digital Content Editor Intern As a Digital Content Specialist Intern, you will help us manage and improve our external website, social media channels, and internal digital channels. These include Haskoning.com, our intranet, other (internal) tooling, and our corporate social media channels. This is a practical work-placement internship. You will become part of the day-to-day work of the Digital Channels team. Your work may include Supporting the day-to-day management of our social media, website and internal digital channels. Creating, updating, improving and publishing pages in our content management systems (Sitecore CMS, Sharepoint & Hootsuite). Helping schedule and publish social media content prepared by colleagues. Monitoring our social media channels and supporting community management, for example by helping respond to or direct questions and comments. Proposing, testing and validating improvements for our channels based on analytics, SEO insights, and user feedback . Conducting small-scale UX research into how people find and use information. Exploring how AI can support content analysis, optimisation and more efficient ways of working. You will work mainly with colleagues within Digital Channels, with occasional contact with content owners and marketing and communication colleagues in other teams. The focus of this internship is not on creating content. Instead, you will learn how to manage digital channels effectively and how data, user needs, and technology can help us continuously improve them. Haskoning is also working on the continued improvement of its digital channels and website. This means you will join us at an interesting time and see first-hand how digital platforms develop within an international organisation. Where you will work At Haskoning, you’ll work for an international consulting engineering firm focused on the natural and built environment. Driven by our purpose Enhancing Society Together, our 7,000 professionals provide clients around the world with sustainable, world-class solutions. Want to learn more? Visit our about us page. You will join our Digital Channels team within Brand, Marketing & Communications. The team manages and improves Haskoning’s website, social media presence, internal digital channels, and supporting marketing tools. We will help you learn how our channels, processes, and tools work. You will receive guidance and regular feedback. As you gain experience, you will get more independence and ownership. You will work flexibly from home and from our offices. We expect you to spend at least half of your working days in the office. What you bring You are currently studying at HBO or university level in a relevant field, such as Communication, Marketing Communication, Creative Business, Communication and Multimedia Design, UX Design, Digital Media or a comparable programme. You: Have a clear interest in websites, social media, digital content, and user experience. Are curious and enjoy investigating why something works or does not work. Are accurate and organised and like keeping digital information structured and up to date. Take initiative and are comfortable taking ownership of smaller tasks. Are interested in using data and user insights to improve digital experiences. Have basic experience using AI tools for study, research, analysis, or content-related work and an interest in applying it in digital channel management. Can communicate fluently in English. Dutch is an advantage. You do not need to be an expert in all these areas. We are mainly looking for someone with a good digital foundation, a willingness to learn, and curiosity to explore how our channels can be improved. What you can expect from us During your internship at Haskoning, you’ll have the opportunity to learn by doing and grow professionally in an inspiring and inclusive work environment. You will work on real digital channels used by colleagues, clients and other audiences across an international organisation. We offer support, guidance, and attractive conditions to help you get the most out of your internship: Internship allowance of €750 per month (based on a 40-hour workweek) A flexible and hybrid working environment combining office and home working. 32 to 40-hour workweek, with some flexibility depending on your study programme. Five to six months internship within an experienced Digital Channels team. The opportunity to build practical experience with websites, intranets, social media and community management, UX, SEO, analytics and AI and hands-on experience managing external and internal digital channels. Personal guidance from a dedicated mentor and colleagues and Increasing independence and ownership as you develop. Informal and inclusive work culture with social and sports activities Access to Young Haskoning, our network for young professionals, where you can join inspiring events, workshops, and informal gatherings with colleagues This vacancy is intended for a practical work-placement internship and is not suitable for a graduation or research internship. Are you our new intern? Would you like to gain practical experience while helping us manage and improve Haskoning’s digital channels? Then we would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and a short motivation letter explaining Why this internship appeals to you. What interests you about digital channels, UX and optimisation. How you have used digital or AI tools during your studies, work or personal projects. Your preferred start date, internship duration and number of working hours. Do you have any questions about the role or the process? You can always contact Maria Boeve, Corporate Recruiter, via [email protected] At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces each individual’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage. Due to the privacy law, please submit your application via the apply button and not via email. Unrequested acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be taken into consideration.

Core Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day management and improvement of Haskoning’s website, social media, intranet, and other internal digital channels, including publishing and updating content through Sitecore CMS, SharePoint, and Hootsuite. Help monitor social channels and conduct analytics-, SEO-, and user-feedback-based improvements, small-scale UX research, and exploration of AI applications for channel management.

Requirements

Applicants must be studying at HBO or university level in a relevant field such as communications, marketing, creative business, UX, digital media, or a comparable program. They should have an interest in digital channels and user experience, be curious, accurate, organized, and proactive, have basic experience with AI tools, and communicate fluently in English; Dutch is an advantage.

Benefits

• Flexible Hybrid Working
• Personal Mentorship and Guidance
• Professional Development
• Social and Sports Activities
• Young Professionals Network
• Internship Allowance