Editorial & Social Media Internship (EN) | February 2027
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Editorial & Social Media Internship (EN) | February 2027
Last updated on 14 October 2026 at 07:04
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Do you love writing, social media, photography and Amsterdam? Then apply for an internship with the I amsterdam editorial team.
*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 connection to the city. You must also be enrolled at a university in the Netherlands.
Your tasks and responsibilities
I amsterdam is the leading source of information and inspiration for visitors and residents. We're looking for an intern to write, produce and organise content for Iamsterdam.com, the I amsterdam Magazine and our social channels.
During your internship, your tasks include updating the cultural and musical agenda, writing weekend guides (and pitching your own ideas), uploading and translating stories, helping with both online and print production tasks 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 TikTok (+25.000 followers).
What we expect from you...
... are enrolled at a Dutch university – we're sadly unable to consider you for an internship otherwise
... have an above-average to perfect understanding of the English language – you don't need to be a native speaker, but a strong command of English is required
... 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
... have experience with editing tools such as CapCut and Canva and can turn raw footage into engaging, social-media-ready content
... 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 understand audiences – whether it's visitors from all over the world, long-term residents of the city or businesses
... are organised – we have a lot of content
... 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 and have a data-driven mindset
What can you expect from our company?
amsterdam&partners is a public-private not-for-profit foundation and the city marketing organisation for the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. We are the go-to guide for residents, businesses, start-ups, talent, conferences and national and international visitors. Through integrated city marketing, we contribute to a liveable and prosperous city. Our office is in Noord with views over the River IJ.
We are pleased to offer young media talent and early-career journalists the opportunity to actively participate in an editorial team and gain relevant work experience. Our editorial team is always ready to provide training in the fields of creative writing, data analysis and photography.
We're employer that gives you a great deal of freedom in how you work. Flexible working hours are important and so is balance. Working from home, or within cultural institutions or cafes/bars, is encouraged. As an intern at I amsterdam, you also have the opportunity to regularly visit new exhibitions, music events, and attractions for free.
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).
What can you expect from the process?
The process will involve an interview – either online or in-person, depending on your location – with our Senior Editor and Senior Social Media Editor, as well as a short writing task. If you have any questions, please contact Tom and Pleuni via the emails below.
How to apply
Interested in shaping coverage of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area? Ready to explore the city with your camera, notepad and laptop?
Send over your CV and cover letter to Tom Flanagan (t.flanagan@iamsterdam.com) and Pleuni van Kouwen (p.vankouwen@iamsterdam.com) by Friday, 30th October 2026.
