Marketing & Communications Intern

The Opportunity 

Are you passionate about the arts, higher education, and impactful storytelling? ELIA offers an exceptional internship opportunity right in the heart of Amsterdam’s creative hub. Gain hands-on experience crafting communications for a vibrant international network of arts universities, helping shape campaigns, manage content, and connect with a global audience. This is a perfect role for a creative, motivated individual ready to build their skills in marketing, writing, social media and digital design—while supporting the future of arts education across Europe. Step into a role that combines purpose, creativity, and professional growth.  

Organisation Profile 

ELIA is Europe’s leading multidisciplinary network in higher arts education and research. Powered by our members, we are a globally connected knowledge community for peer-learning, international collaboration and advocacy. With over 285 members in 54 countries, this vibrant and dynamic community represents over 300,000 students working across all arts disciplines. Advocating for higher arts education, ELIA empowers and creates new opportunities for its members while also collaborating with partner networks and organisations around the world. 

Candidate Profile 

This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the arts and communication. Be part of a dynamic team highly proficient in running ground-breaking events, advocating for arts education at European level and hosting relevant conversations and knowledge exchange with members of the higher arts education community. 

ELIA is looking for a highly motivated intern to join the Marketing & Communications Team. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in the arts and education sectors, excellent English writing skills, a marketing sensibility, social media savviness and preferably graphic design and/or media skills. The Marketing & Communications Intern must be able to work independently, think critically and work to tight deadlines. 

Tasks and Responsibilities 

The Marketing & Communications Intern will report to the ELIA Marketing & Communications manager, and assist the ELIA Team with:  

• Writing articles and case studies outlining the wonderfully impactful work of our members and projects;  

• Managing our social media schedule and content;  

• Editing and managing website copy;  

• Creating targeted social media posts and campaigns;  

• Developing marketing campaigns for the ELIA signature events;  

• Attending and documenting high profile events relevant to the arts education sector;  

• Create content and digital assets for the website and ELIA monthly newsletter;  

• Proof-reading;  

• Image selection and editing;  

• Assisting the ELIA team to deliver high quality projects, events and resources which will benefit our members. 

Skills and Competencies 

• Higher education qualification in Communications, Journalism, Creative Writing, Marketing in the Cultural sector, Cultural Management or similar;  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;  

• A passion for the arts and an understanding of its value to society as a whole; 

• Ability to effectively communicate and liaise with different groups and cultures;  

• Working user knowledge of MS Office;  

• Social media skills; 

• Media and graphic design skills are preferable but not essential;  

• Candidates should be creative-thinkers, self-motivated, well-organised. 

What ELIA offers 

• A great professional opportunity filled with challenges and responsibilities;  

• Access to a vast international network in the arts, culture, and education sectors; 

• The opportunity to advance your writing, communications and marketing skills;  

• A monthly internship compensation, based on the weekly hours agreed; 

• Travel compensation to and from the ELIA office (on in-office days);  

• The chance to be part of a dynamic team working in the renowned creative hub, A-Lab in Amsterdam; 

• The opportunity to experience the workings of an international network in the arts, culture and education world at close hand.  

Practical Details

• Position: Marketing & Communications Intern 

• FTE: 0.8 FTE, 32 H/week  

• Compensation: €400 monthly 

• Location: Amsterdam (office + remote)   

• Start Date: March 2026   

• Duration: 5 – 6 months  

• Application Deadline: 30 January 2026  

• Interview Dates: Week beginning 9 February 2026 (first online with follow-up interviews in person)  

Please note: Candidates must have a valid work permit for the Netherlands (according to Dutch Labour Law) already in place, which pertains to the time they will be working with ELIA. 

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Any questions can be addressed to Joana Alves, HR and Operations Manager, at joana.alves@elia-artschools.org.

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 ELIA strives to be an equal opportunities employer and to see that the make-up of its staff is diverse and representative of society. ELIA welcomes applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.