At RNW Media, we believe in the transformative power of digital media to build open societies. Our work with local public interest and independent media has demonstrated how a diverse, resilient, and trustworthy digital media ecosystem can inform people, shift narratives, change attitudes and social norms, and drive positive policy change. 

RNW Media is looking for a: 

Digital Media Intern 

16 –32 hours/week for at least 3 months 

  

Join our team and help us create compelling digital content for RNW Media’s platforms and online community. You will support content production by designing engaging social media posts, drafting captions and short copy, and assisting with content planning and publishing. 

Your key contributions: 

• Designing visual assets for social media (static posts, carousels, stories) 
• Writing engaging captions, micro-copy and post descriptions in English 
• Supporting the content planning process (social calendars, posting schedules) 
• Assisting with community engagement on RNW Media channels when needed 
• Assisting in monitoring performance and reporting (basic analytics, screenshots, etc.) 

  You bring: 

• You are active online and have a strong feel for social media aesthetics and trends 
• Basic design skills (e.g. Canva; Adobe Creative Suite is a plus) 
• Excellent English writing skills for captions and short-form content 
• Knowledge of Office 365 
• A passion for digital media, social impact, and human rights 
• Knowledge of Dutch not mandatory, but is a plus 

  

What do we offer? 

An interesting and exciting internship as of January 2026 that offers responsibility and room for development, for 16-32 hours a week, for 3 months with a monthly allowance following the national guidelines. 

You become part of a young and multi-cultural team of highly skilled professionals representing several countries. You will be working hybrid from home and from our office. We are a flexible project-based centre of expertise where you work in multidisciplinary teams. 

We have an informal and flexible work structure that emphasises well-being as much as it does quality of work. 

  

How to apply? 

Apply through Mediastages asap. In your application letter make sure to outline why you are excited about this internship. You are welcome to apply as long as you are currently enrolled in a Dutch university and are eligible to become an intern as approved by your university supervisor. Unfortunately, as this point, we are not accepting applicants from universities that require an SBB accreditation.  

As RNW Media, we are committed to reflecting the young people for whom we work. We aim to build as diverse a team as possible, whether it be in relation to gender, ethnicity, sexual identity or age. People originally from the regions where we work, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America are particularly welcome to apply as long as the applicant is currently enrolled in a Dutch university and is eligible to become an intern as approved by their university supervisor. 

Acquisition is not appreciated.