DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living.

DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting our unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences we are driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. We deliver innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM has annual net sales of around € 10 billion. Our company is headquartered in the Netherlands, and we employ approximately 25.000 people across the globe.

DSM Food Specialties is a Business Group of DSM and a leading global supplier of food enzymes, cultures, taste and health ingredients and other specialties for the many of the global and local dairy, baking, beverages and savory food brands. Our advanced ingredients help our customers to differentiate their products with great taste, texture and appearance and optimize their production processes by reducing raw material usage, waste, emissions and energy need.

Over 400 of our scientist are committed each day to find new science-based innovations, building on more than a hundred years’ experience in enzyme and fermentation technology. Our people are driven by optimism – a belief that through innovations in food technology, solutions are possible and actionable and many of our customers involve us closely in their product development and production process to help them solve challenges by combining the possibilities of science with our dedication and application knowledge.

Within our Global Marketing Communications Team, there is a full-time position for communications intern available.

Responsibilities

This internship will be filled with a lot of responsibilities and room for creativity. You will work closely with the global marketing communication manager and many other team members. You have the freedom to show and develop your organizational and strategic skills with proper amount of coaching.

Specific tasks

• Development of marketing materials (such as brochures, leaflets, visual creations …) in close relationship with different agencies. Pro-actively manage this on the basis of the global advertisement calendar
• Manage the translations process of the different communications assets in different languages
• Desk research tasks around key themes of the PR campaign (identify key platforms and stakeholders as well as identify relevant content)
• Assist with planning tradeshow events, support in practical arrangements
• Draft content for internal communication messages with the relevant target audiences
• Other ad hoc tasks may include:
• support in update the global food and beverages website of DSM
• maintain intranet page for the department (training will be provided) Additional research opportunities
• Students can conduct their thesis project within the internship period

Minimum Criteria

The applicant must have an active student status for the whole duration of the internship (enrolled in a university/higher education institution)

An EU passport or an EU work permit

Duration:

6 months/10months, possible to extend to longer period

Start date:

March 2021

The profile

DSM Food Specialties is looking for top performers on academic courses that involve communication, with good social skills and ability to self - start projects and good problem-solving skills.

Experience with digital tools is a bonus.

How to apply

If you are interested in the position, please, submit your cover letter in addition to your resumé.

If you have not received a reply we regret to inform that we have continued with other candidates.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Virtual meetings