Editorial Internship (English) | January / February 2026

Updated 12 November 2025 at 11:17

Do you love writing, social content, photography and, of course, Amsterdam? Then you might be the media talent we are looking for. Come and do an internship at the online editorial team of iamsterdam.com!

*We are unable to support applications from outside the Netherlands and give strong preference to candidates who are already based in Amsterdam and/or have a deep connection to the city.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Iamsterdam is the most important source of information and inspiration for international visitors and international residents. For our brand, we are seeking a creative and passionate intern responsible for writing and organising content on Iamsterdam.com (EN).

During your internship, your tasks include updating the cultural and musical agenda, writing weekend guides and listicles, translating stories and creating content for our social media channels. You will also be able to write (small) copy for our social media accounts on Facebook (+1 million followers), Instagram (+250.000 followers) and YouTube.

We expect that you...

... have an above-average to perfect understanding of the English language
... are trained in the fields of media, communication, journalism or tourism
... can write about new and/or lesser-known places and sights in a creative, enthusiastic way
... are always looking for new places in Amsterdam (museums, restaurants, concept shops, etc.)
... know what is going on in politics and current affairs, international trends, events in the city and the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area
... can empathise with visitors from all over the world: their cultural background, their specific needs, whether they are visiting the city for leisure or business
... are not afraid of a large amount of content, and you know how to keep it organised
... are good at dealing with various digital systems and can get the most out of any content management system
... are interested in Google Analytics, Hotjar and/or other analysis tools

What can you expect from our company?

We are pleased to offer young media talent the opportunity to actively participate in an editorial team and gain relevant work experience. Our editorial team is always ready to provide daily training in the fields of creative writing, data analysis and photography. Personal attention, daily coaching and providing challenges are always our top priority.

We are an employer that gives you a great deal of freedom in how you work. For example, we think flexible working hours are important. Working from home, or within cultural institutions or cafes/bars, is simply encouraged. As an intern at Iamsterdam, you also have the opportunity to visit new exhibitions, music events, and attractions for free regularly.

As an intern, you will receive the I amsterdam Crew Card, which gives you free or discounted access to almost all Amsterdam museums and attractions and an internship fee of €450,- per month, based on a full-time internship week (38 hours).

How to apply

Do you want to contribute to the content about Amsterdam and Amsterdam Metropolitan Area? Are you ready to explore the city with your camera, notepad and laptop and become Amsterdam's biggest insider? Send an email with your CV and motivation to Steven Strijbosch (s.strijbosch@iamsterdam.com) and Tom Flanagan (t.flanagan@iamsterdam.com)

In the past, we have worked intensively with institutions such as the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Students of the Media, Information and Communication / Creative Business degree program are very welcome to apply for this internship.