Intern - Strategic Communications & Public Affairs

The Team

Our teams bring together the disciplines of corporate communications, government affairs, crisis and issues management, investor and media relations, strategy and research, and digital capabilities in an integrated approach to provide clients with unparalleled business counsel and on the ground execution. 

If you join us, you will have access to tailored learning that supports your development and helps you build your skillset across all our disciplines. You will have the opportunity to work across a wide variety of industries, allowing you to experience, build and develop different areas of expertise. 

We’re an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. As we enter the next exciting chapter of our growth, Teneo Amsterdam’s Strategy & Communications team is looking for more talented people wanting to explore a start in their career in strategic communications.  

The opportunity 

• As an intern, you will gain exposure to a wide range of clients. You will have access to a variety of experts within the business and the chance to learn the core skills needed to build a foundational understanding for a fulfilling career in strategic communications consultancy.
• There will also be opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration and to connect with colleagues across Teneo's global offices.  
• Our structure allows you to gain experience in multiple disciplines, including media relations, financial communications, public affairs, and strategy and research – helping you develop the knowledge needed to deliver for clients in a truly integrated way. 
• You will have access to the wider Talent Development offering throughout the internship, led by our dedicated in-house Talent Development team of learning specialists, to ensure that you are able to develop the key professional skills to succeed and flourish in your role. 
• To guide and support your experience you will have a Talent Manager. 

We are looking for a candidate with: 

• A strong interest in strategic communications and public affairs
• An eagerness to learn and develop / leverage your skillset in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive and self-starting attitude
• Availability for a minimum of 4 days per week, for a duration of 3 to 6 months
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree
• Professional proficiency in both Dutch and English

Teneo is committed to recruiting candidates from a range of backgrounds and experience and is an equal opportunities employer. 

How to apply: 

Please submit your answers to the following application questions:

1. Why is an internship within Strategy and Communications at Teneo of interest to you? (Max. Word Count: 150)
2. Imagine you can see into the future. What do you think one of the biggest challenges facing businesses will be in the next ten years? How could they prepare for it now? (Max. Word Count: 150).
3. Our values include having a curious mind and active interest in learning. How do you satisfy your thirst for knowledge? (For example, through new experiences or learning). (Max. Word Count: 150)
4. Provide an example of a situation where you identified a significant opportunity for improvement or successfully overcame a challenge, demonstrating a proactive, solution led approach. (Max. Word Count: 150)
5. Which column, programme, blog or social channels (e.g. Instagram, YouTube) could you not live without? Why? (Max. Word Count: 150)

About Teneo  

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance and ESG.

The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 45+ offices around the world.

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