intern Communications Benelux

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

As an intern you will be part of an international team of communicators in Western Europe. You will work with the Communication Manager in the Benelux and will touch all the aspects of communications. You will support in internal communications, external communications, issues management, business communications, and brand positioning.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: 

• Supporting communications strategy, content management and creation for external and internal communications. 
• Assisting in the planning and execution of communication activities, events and campaigns. 
• Engaging with stakeholders to develop and maintain effective communication. 
• Developing social media content and ensuring brand consistency
• Assisting in crisis communications and issues management. 

Required Knowledge:  

• Studying a degree in higher education Communications, Marketing, Economics, Journalism, Public Relations (PR), Digital Media or related field 
• Proficiency in English (preferred as C1 or above) 
• Strong Writing and Editing Skills 
• Good Verbal Communication and Interpersonal Skills 
• The ability to generate engaging and innovative content and communication strategies. 
• Strong organizational and project management skills  
• Proficiency in using various social media platforms and understanding their role in communication strategies

Would be a plus:

• Proficiency in Dutch

Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here