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IKEA Social Entrepreneurship is looking for a Communications intern to support the creation and placement of engaging content that makes a difference. You see opportunities over challenges and work with passion and purpose. Together, we'll invest in you to develop your skills and experience, because we believe that what you value is more important than what your CV says. You'll spend six months working at IKEA Social Entrepreneurship. Here, you'll learn how we support social enterprises to create a more inclusive and equal society. We have a global scope, international team, and partners so this is a great opportunity for cross-cultural learning. By focusing on inclusion, equality, and livelihood we enable a better everyday life for people from vulnerable and marginalised groups. Our work is a collaboration between the IKEA business, NGOs and social entrepreneurs. You'll learn different ways to support the success of social enterprises through communication and storytelling, and how it leads to a more inclusive and equal society. You'll also have the opportunity to learn about the IKEA business, how it operates, and how it's organised. IKEA Social Entrepreneurship is placed at the intersection of business and philanthropy, so you'll have the unique opportunity to explore and develop a wide range of communications skills from corporate communications and media relations to employee engagement, impact storytelling, events and creative content development.
Job Responsibility
Assist in developing and executing communication strategies to promote IKEA Social Entrepreneurship programmes and partnerships
Work with our partners to develop programme communication plans and impact stories
Support the activation and engagement of a new digital platform for social entrepreneurs
Create engaging content for digital platforms, including articles, social media posts, and website updates
Collaborate with team members to coordinate and support marketing campaigns and events
Monitor and analyse the performance of communication channels and provide insights for optimisation
Support internal communication efforts, including drafting internal announcements, newsletters, presentations, and other materials
Assist in building and maintaining relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and media contacts
Support other communication-related tasks and activities, such as presentations, maintaining databases, and preparing for events (internal and external)
Requirements
Native or near-native English speaker (essential) with excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for storytelling and content creation
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Media, International Relations, or a related field
Has strong content creation skills, with the ability to write engaging articles and digital content tailored to different audiences
Is familiar with social media platforms, content management systems, and basic analytics tools
Collaborative and proactive working style, comfortable engaging with international teams, partners, and stakeholders across cultures
Has strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to support multiple projects, events, and deadlines simultaneously
Has a learning mindset and is not afraid to ask questions
Has a demonstrated interest in social impact, sustainability, or social entrepreneurship, ideally through studies, volunteering, or personal projects