Intern Marketing & Communications

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to provide real-world experience, learning industry technical and professional skills, abilities and activities to contribute to the Dentsu network.

Do you want to learn how creativity, data and technology come together in marketing?

Are you curious, creative and always online? Do you not only want to create content, but also understand why it works? And would you like to do that at an international marketing and CXM‑agency where innovation and AI play a major role? Then this Marketing & Communication internship at Merkle Netherlands is for you.

• You manage our social media channels from A to Z: from content planning to posting and optimization;
• You write catchy social copy and create visuals (experience with tools such as Figma, Adobe or Cap Cut is a plus – but we also like to teach you);
• You keep our internal digital signage‑system up-to-date, so that colleagues always know what is going on;
• You work together with colleagues from the Netherlands and other countries within Merkle and dentsu;
• You will help organize (online and offline) events, such as Agency at Night – from concept to execution;
• You monitor and analyze marketing results (such as reach, engagement and growth) and learn how data makes marketing smarter;
• You will develop your marketing and AI‑skills through training courses and modules from our knowledge base;

Do you have a creative idea for content, a new format or smart use of AI? Then you get the space at Merkle to work this out and test it.

Fréderique Hondelink, Marketing Management Master student at Erasmus University Rotterdam & former marketing intern 2025/2026: “There's a lot of room to bring your own ideas and initiatives, which really made my experience at Merkle special. For example, I had the opportunity to set up a content co‑creation program and explore how AI can support more effective copywriting. This, combined with the open and supportive atmosphere, makes it a place where you can quickly learn and grow in marketing and CXM.”

• You are a college or university‑student (at least 2nd year) in Marketing, Communication, Media or a similar direction;
• You are interested in marketing and social media and want to learn a lot about it;
• You enjoy writing and creating creative content;
• You are curious about new tools and technologies, such as AI;
• You work independently, take initiative and dare to ask questions;
• You are fluent in Dutch and preferably also English;
• You will be available at least 4 days a week from September 2026;

• An internship allowance of €500 per month (on a full‑time basis);
• Your own laptop and access to all the necessary tools and software;
• Intensive guidance by experienced marketers;
• A lot of responsibility and trust – you are really part of the team;
• A nice working environment in Rotterdam with…
• daily lunch, prepared by our chef Bianca,
• fruit and really good coffee (including espresso machine);
• And of course: fun! Pub quizzes, sports activities, drinks, parties and more – online and offline.

Can you already see yourself walking around here (and helping to build)? Then apply quickly! A creative motivation or portfolio is certainly appreciated – above all, show who you are.

Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For over 35 years, Merkle has placed people at the heart of its digital business transformation approach. As the only integrated experience consultancy with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end‑to‑end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty. Recognized as a “Leader” by top industry analysts in categories such as digital transformation, commerce, experience design, engineering, technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM, loyalty, and customer data management, Merkle operates in 30+ countries with over 16,000 employees.

In the Netherlands, more than 150 Merkle employees work with clients such as ASML, Albert Heijn, HEMA, Carglass, and Signify. Merkle Netherlands is a strategic partner of Google, Adobe, Salesforce, and Selligent. For more information, visit

At dentsu we believe in the power of diversity. Wewelcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We look forward to receiving your application for any questions, please contact the TA in charge of this role:
David Ryall, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, EMEA, NE. #LI-MERKLE #LI-Hybrid #LI-DR2

Rotterdam

Merkle

Full time

Consultant