Internship in Public Relations

• On-site
• Rotterdam , Netherlands
• Business Development & Communications

Kickstart your career

MVRDV is a globally recognised architecture and urbanism practice, headquartered in Rotterdam, with offices in Shanghai, Paris, Berlin and New York. Founded in 1993 by Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs, and Nathalie de Vries, MVRDV is dedicated to designing innovative, socially responsible, and sustainable architecture that shapes the future.

As an intern at MVRDV, you’ll be part of an energetic, international team of over 200 professionals from more than 40 nationalities. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in media outreach, content creation, and communications strategy within a dynamic creative industry. Working alongside experienced PR professionals, you’ll develop essential skills, support key campaigns, and help strengthen the public presence and global reputation of a renowned architecture practice.

Please note:

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit unsolicited candidates or profiles for this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will not accept any agency terms or fees related to unsolicited referrals.

Important:
You must remain enrolled in an eligible university study programme between 1 March 2027 and 31 August 2027 to be considered for an internship.

PR Team

The Public Relations Team at MVRDV plays a key role in shaping how the world sees our work. From managing media relations and crafting press releases, to organising events and curating social media content, the team ensures our projects, ideas, and values are shared with a global audience. Working across departments, the PR team amplifies MVRDV’s voice and strengthens our brand presence in the architecture and design world.

About the role

As a PR Intern at MVRDV, you’ll support the daily activities of our PR team, helping to manage media relations, create engaging content, and organise press events. This is a hands‑on internship that offers a well‑rounded introduction to public relations in an internationally renowned creative practice.

What we offer

Learn from Industry Leaders – Join a global, optimistic, and ambitious team delivering solutions to architectural and urban issues all over the world across multiple disciplines – from design to business support

Financial Compensation – Receive a competitive internship allowance of €1.100 per month, plus reimbursement of your home‑office commutes (NS-Business Card or KM-based)

A Vibrant Work Culture – Experience a dynamic, international environment with regular excursions, parties, and team activities, including the Rotterdam Marathon and other sports

Stay Healthy & Active – Enjoy affordable vegetarian office lunches (€4.30 per day), a substantial contribution towards your Urban Sports Club subscription, and access to Open Up, our mental well‑being platform

An Inspiring Workplace – Work from a great office located in Rotterdam’s lively, central Blaak neighbourhood – just a short walk from the station

We are looking for a full‑time (40 hours/week) intern to join us on‑site (at the office 5 days a week) from 1 March 2027 till 31 August for an exciting 6‑month internship. More specifically, we are looking for students with:

Enrolled in a relevant programme e.g. Communications, Marketing, or Business Management/Administration

Fluency in English. (Dutch, French, German or Chinese are a plus)

You are able to work in a structured and outcome‑focused way

Possess a can‑do attitude, and thrive on working on multiple activities to deadlines

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (especiallyInDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop) and/or Cap Cut, plussocial media. Experience with media software such as Meltwater / Cision is a plus

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