Intern Brand Strategy

This role is part of our Brand and Advertising team based in Amsterdam. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Brand Strategists, Creatives, and Influencer Marketers to Account managers, Producers, and Video editors. As a creative digital marketing agency, we mix old-fashioned creative storytelling with the best of what today’s technology has to offer to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Bol.com and Philips to name a few.

JOB PURPUSE

Before going into battle (or award shows), you need a great strategy. That’s why we’re looking for interns at our office in Amsterdam to strengthen our Brand & Advertising Strategy team and make our work even better.

We are looking for analytical, curious, and creative minds. We greatly value you having a wide interest in all things cultural: from music to fashion to tech. You will work within an ambitious team of strategists who are constantly working to not only help our clients, but also fight to keep raising the bar for DEPT®. This requires a critical view, but above all a positive attitude.

Please note that we are looking for working internships (‘meewerkstage’) and not graduation internships (‘afstudeerstage’).

Additionally, to be eligible for this internship, you are required to be living and studying in the Netherlands. Please submit your cover letter in English.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research consumer trends and behaviour;
• Analyse the competitors of our clients;
• See patterns and get a quick grasp of markets, data, or creative work;
• Find creative inspiration and insights from various sources.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Are a senior student (3rd year or up) looking for a working internship for at least 4 days per week for a minimum of 6 months, from February 2025;
• Have a strong command of both Dutch and English, both spoken and written;
• Are analytical, curious, and creative;
• Have great affinity with culture, social media, business, technology;
• Have at least basic experience with Keynote/Powerpoint/Google Slides and Excel/Google Sheets.

WE OFFER

• DEPT® has been named A Great Place To Work in 2022 and certified B-Corp® since 2021 - award winning in the best way possible.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• A monthly allowance of 450 euros + internet allowance.
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• Everything to focus on your health: from free bootcamp to yoga lessons, mindfulness sessions, mental health services, serious discounts on sport memberships, healthy lunches at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
• Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and many other goodies.
• You can discover even more employee benefits here.

WHO ARE WE? 

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. 

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.