At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.
We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 100,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.
Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us.
- Taking ownership and driving impact
- Being open to change and feedback
- Being passionate about our mission and our customers.
*This is a 6-month paid internship
We are looking for an intern to support Catawiki’s Communications team on a 6 month contract. As our Communications Intern, you will assist on Communications initiatives as well as on the general day-to-day running of the busy Catawiki press office. Reporting to our Communications Manager, this role calls for a versatile communicator who can confidently shift between researching timely topics, drafting compelling press materials—including pitches and press releases—and supporting proactive media outreach. You’ll play a key role across a broad range of projects, from company announcements and data-driven stories to object-focused communications, helping craft narratives that resonate with media and diverse audiences. Using data in storytelling, reporting on daily coverage and supporting the day-to-day management of the company's corporate social channels are also part of the role.
What you’ll do- Managing the press monitoring routine, tracking the coverage generated on a daily, monthly and project based basis
- Managing the press newsrooms, uploading all relevant content in a timely manner
- Managing our corporate social media channel (LinkedIn)
- Support the Comms team with writing and distributing news releases and media pitches, as well as drafting interview briefings and FAQs, helping to secure top tier media coverage for Catawiki
- Support in the handling of media enquiries, including involving relevant team members and supporting on any information required
- Support with research on various topics, ideation / brainstorming sessions and proactive communications campaigns across consumer and corporate
- General support to the team on day-to-day logistics, such as meeting arrangements, general operations, meeting minutes, reporting, etc.
- Support with the daily management of our PR agencies across 8 European markets
- Assisting on reactive media issues management if needed, including the support on developing statements
- In order to be considered for this internship, you need to be registered as a student in a Dutch university during the entire internship period. A tri-party agreement will be requested.
- Studying communications, journalism or PR - previous comms work experience at a media outlet, PR agency or brand is a plus
- Excellent writing skills (English) and strong verbal communication skills - essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of new and traditional media and social media outlets – essential
- Competent on Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint - G Suite - essential
- Incredibly passionate about our mission and goals
- Creativity, an innovator and an ability to think big
- Hard working, hands-on and pressure resistant. Can-do attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves, dive deep and get the job done in a fast changing environment
- Bilingual in French, Italian, German, Dutch or Spanish is a plus
This role is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with remote working 3 days a week.
- Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business.
- Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.
- A culture of connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work.
- Celebrate life’s moments with us. You’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion”. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.
Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based.
Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Skills Required
- Registered as a student in a Dutch university for the entire internship period (tri-party agreement required)
- Studying communications, journalism or PR
- Excellent English writing skills and strong verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of new and traditional media and social media outlets
- Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and G Suite
- Previous communications experience at a media outlet, PR agency or brand
- Bilingual in French, Italian, German, Dutch or Spanish
- Passion for the company's mission and goals
- Creativity, innovation and ability to think big
- Hard-working, hands-on, pressure resistant with a can-do attitude
What We Do
Catawiki is the leading online marketplace to buy and sell special objects. Over 75,000 objects are offered in auction every week - each reviewed and selected by one of Catawiki’s hundreds of in-house experts specialised in Art, Design, Jewellery, Fashion, Classic Cars, Collectables and much more. Catawiki is headquartered in Amsterdam with over 750 employees across the world.
