Internship Marketing - PR & Events

Hunkemöller • Deerfield, IL

12h

About The Position

As a PR Intern, you will support Hunkemöller’s Global Communications team in bringing its stories, collections and brand moments to life through PR. You will work with the wider marketing team to connect PR to the Content Engine and help get relevant stories and products to media, creators and other external audiences. The role includes supporting media outreach, coordinating with international PR agencies, managing showroom samples and product requests, helping organise PR events, and maintaining PR assets and coverage information. You will also contribute to PR monitoring and reporting and collaborate with Social, Influencer, Content and other Marketing teams to amplify stories across earned and owned channels.

This is a five-month internship starting in February 2027. Applicants must remain enrolled at a school or university for the full internship and meet the stated Dutch-law eligibility criteria. The internship is part of Hunkemöller’s Best Internship in Retail program, which includes learning opportunities, training, coaching from an assigned buddy and access to the wider intern community.

Requirements

• Be in the third or fourth year of Bachelor/HBO-level studies and remain enrolled at a school or university for the full five-month internship.
• Be fluent in English.
• Be organised and hands-on, and comfortable combining creative work with coordination and administration.
• Be comfortable working with teams, agencies and external partners.
• Have attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of organising samples, assets and information.
• Be proactive, curious and creative, and willing to suggest ideas or opportunities.
• Meet one of the stated Dutch-law eligibility conditions: be an EU citizen; hold a Family/Partner visa; or be a non-EU student studying in the Netherlands whose internship is mandatory in their curriculum or whose university is willing to sign a third-party Nuffic Agreement.

Nice To Haves

• Studies preferably focused on communications, PR, marketing or media.
• Dutch language skills; Dutch is beneficial but not required.
• Interest in PR, communications, fashion, culture, content, media, storytelling, social media and digital culture.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of Hunkemöller’s global PR calendar and turn Content Engine stories, campaigns and brand moments into PR opportunities.
• Prepare press materials, product information, story angles and other PR content for proactive media outreach.
• Coordinate briefs, assets, product requests and follow-ups with international PR agencies across markets.
• Support day-to-day management of the PR showroom, keeping samples and new collections organised and ready for media, stylist and creator requests.
• Coordinate PR product send-outs, sample requests and gifting, including administration and tracking.
• Identify cultural moments, media opportunities and trends that may be relevant to Hunkemöller PR.
• Support organisation of PR events, press days, launches, collaborations and other brand moments.
• Organise PR assets and information, including imagery, press releases, product information, campaign materials and media coverage.
• Support PR reporting and monitoring of coverage, reach, engagement and the impact of PR activities.
• Work with Social, Influencer, Content and other Marketing teams to amplify stories across earned and owned channels.

Benefits

• €450 gross monthly internship allowance.
• 8+ holiday days, based on a 40-hour week.
• Travel allowance of up to €23 per day, based on travel distance, if not eligible for the free Student OV Chipcard.
• 25% staff discount.
• Company laptop.
• Personal coaching and support from an assigned buddy.
• Participation in the Best Internship in Retail program, with learning opportunities including Personal Branding and Business Innovation & Presenting training, CEO & CFO Q&A, and a Dragons’ Den.
• Company gatherings, including Townhalls and drinks.
• Empowering, playful and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern