Communications Intern

Location: Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands

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.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

pay range: 300-700 Euro gross per month for full time position 40 hours per week depending on the qualifications. Interns receive travel costs, 0.23 cents per kilometer up to 20 km one-way trip or reimbursement of actual public transport.

The final salary within this range will be determined based on objective, job-related criteria, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with our compensation framework.