Communications Intern

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Communications Intern to support the day-to-day communications activities across the Benelux region. Working closely with the Communications team and cross-functional stakeholders, the intern will gain hands-on experience in corporate communications, media relations, content creation, and communication projects within an international healthcare technology organization.   You will gain practical experience across a broad range of communications activities, including media monitoring, research, content development, communication campaigns, event support, and stakeholder engagement, while developing valuable professional skills in a collaborative and international environment.     Internship details: • Start date: January/February 2027 • Location: Heerlen • Duration: 6 months with possibility to extend for another 6 months • Working hours: 40 hours per week • Work model: hybrid (approximately 2 days per week in the office)   Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:   • Support the creation and adaptation of communications materials, including articles, social media content, presentations, and announcements. • Assist with media monitoring and social listening activities, identifying relevant coverage, trends, and emerging topics. • Support media relations and public relations activities, including maintaining media lists, preparing background information, and coordinating communication materials. • Assist in the planning and execution of communication campaigns, events, and employee and community engagement initiatives. • Conduct research and gather insights to support communication projects, content development, and stakeholder engagement activities. • Collaborate with communications colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders across the Benelux region and the wider organization.   Required Knowledge and Skills:   • Current student in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field. • Proficiency in English and Dutch. • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; experience with communications, digital media, or social media management tools is an advantage. • Understanding of corporate communications, media relations, and social media channels. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. • Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn within an international and collaborative environment.     Would be a Plus   • Proficiency in French.   Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.  ‌ ‌     Recruitment Fraud Alert   We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:  Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.  Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring proces