Internship in Public Relations

Kickstart your career

MVRDV is a globally recognised architecture and urbanism practice, headquartered in Rotterdam, with offices in Shanghai, Paris, Berlin and New York. Founded in 1993 by Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs, and Nathalie de Vries, MVRDV is dedicated to designing innovative, socially responsible, and sustainable architecture that shapes the future.  

As an intern at MVRDV, you’ll be part of an energetic, international team of over 250 professionals from more than 40 nationalities. You’ll gain hands-on experience in media outreach, content creation, and communications strategy within a dynamic creative industry. Working alongside experienced PR professionals, you’ll develop essential skills, support key campaigns, and help strengthen the public presence and global reputation of a renowned architecture practice. 

Please note: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit unsolicited candidates or profiles for this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will not accept any agency terms or fees related to unsolicited referrals. 

Application Process

• You have between now and 22 May to submit your application 

• We’ll be in touch in May to give you feedback 

• Interviews will take place between 26 May and 12 June 

• Successful candidates start on 1 September 2026! 

Important: You must remain enrolled in an eligible university study programme between 1 September 2026 and 28 February 2027 to be considered for an internship.

PR Team

The Public Relations Team at MVRDV plays a key role in shaping how the world sees our work. From managing media relations and crafting press releases, to organising events and curating social media content, the team ensures our projects, ideas, and values are shared with a global audience. Working across departments, the PR team amplifies MVRDV’s voice and strengthens our brand presence in the architecture and design world. 

About the role

As a PR Intern at MVRDV, you’ll support the daily activities of our PR team, helping to manage media relations, create engaging content, and organise press events. This is a hands-on internship that offers a well-rounded introduction to public relations in an internationally renowned creative practice. 

What we offer

• Learn from Industry Leaders – Join a global, optimistic, and ambitious team delivering solutions to architectural and urban issues all over the world across multiple disciplines – from design to business support 

• Financial Compensation – Receive a competitive internship allowance of €700 per month, plus reimbursement of your home-office commutes (NS-Business Card or KM-based) 

• A Vibrant Work Culture – Experience a dynamic, international environment with regular excursions, parties, and team activities, including the Rotterdam Marathon and other sports 

• Stay Healthy & Active – Enjoy affordable vegetarian office lunches (€4.30 per day), a substantial contribution towards your Urban Sports Club subscription, and access to OpenUp, our mental well-being platform 

• An Inspiring Workplace – Work from a great office located in Rotterdam’s lively, central Blaak neighbourhood – just a short walk from the station

We are looking for a full-time (40 hours/week) intern to join us on-site (at the office 5 days a week) from 1 September 2026 to 28 Feburary 2027, for an exciting 6-month internship. More specifically, we are looking for students with: 

• Enrolled in a relevant programme e.g. Communications, Marketing, or Business Management/Administration  

• Fluency in English. (Dutch, French, German or Chinese are a plus) 

• You are able to work in a structured and outcome-focused way 

• Possess a can-do attitude, and thrive on working on multiple activities to deadlines  

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (especially InDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop) and/or CapCut, plus social media. Experience with media software such as Meltwater / Cision is a plus 

• Excellent communication skills 

• An interest in architecture / design is a plus  

• Authorised to work in the Netherlands (through being an EU citizen, having a Dutch student permit, working holiday permit or Erasmus+) 

• Enrolled as a student for the entire duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required) 

What you’ll be doing

• Respond to media inquiries and interview requests 

• Write and edit content for press releases, brochures, and presentations 

• Help maintain our press clipping archive and monitor media coverage 

• Assist with planning and coordination of press events and speaking engagements 

• Coordinate visits to MVRDV’s Rotterdam headquarters and other projects alongside a range of internal events 

• Contribute to the pitching and promotion of MVRDV’s projects to international media outlets 

• Enhance our social media presence by creating content and engaging with an online community of nearly 1.5 million across multiple platforms 

Join us and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your ideas matter and your growth is supported – whether you're in design, communications, HR, finance, or beyond. 

We’d love to welcome you to the team!