External Communications and Press Office Intern (starting sept)

Location: Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands; flexible hybrid working environment. Applicants may be required to attend onsite interviews at a hirify.global office.

Company

hirify.global provides expert solutions combining domain knowledge and advanced technology across health, tax and accounting, finance, governance, risk and compliance, and legal and regulatory markets.

What you will do

• Support global external communications initiatives and Global Press Office activities.
• Monitor and triage media inquiries, coordinate responses, and maintain Tier 1 media databases.
• Support press releases, corporate announcements, editorial calendars, executive communications, and media reporting.
• Develop and maintain corporate presentations, fact sheets, biographies, media kits, messaging libraries, and briefing materials.
• Coordinate messaging and communications governance across regions and business divisions.
• Help develop AI-enabled workflows, prompt libraries, and reusable resources for media monitoring, content creation, and reporting.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, Business, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills required.
• Strong interest in corporate communications, media relations, reputation management, and storytelling.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in an international environment and collaborate proactively.

Nice to have

• Experience with media monitoring tools, media databases, public relations, or communications materials.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, or content management systems.
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot.
• Knowledge of digital communications, social media, executive communications, or corporate content strategy.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a global corporate communications organization.
• Exposure to high-visibility global and executive-facing projects.
• Collaboration with experienced communications, media relations, and corporate affairs professionals.
• Flexible hybrid working environment with opportunities for personal growth, learning, and development.
• Experience with modern AI, communications, and productivity technologies.

Hiring process

• Interviews assess individual skills, experience, and communication style without AI tools or external prompts.
• In-person interviews may be required; AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews can result in disqualification.