Communications Intern

BaseComms, the international communications team of the Base Design Group, is seeking a Communications Intern with exceptional writing + organizational skills to join our Brussels studio. As part of a global team, BaseComms drives communications for our 4 international studios in NYC, Brussels, Geneva, and Melbourne.

**About Base Design**:
Base Design is an international network of creative studios specializing in branding and communications. We are about creating cultural relevance and business impact. Located in New York, Brussels, Melbourne and Geneva, our teams bridge strategy, storytelling, design and tech to bring powerful brands with unique personalities to life — from Bozar to Apple, Dandoy to Delvaux.

**Why Base Design**:
For 25 years, we’ve helped brands define their unique story and place in culture. By joining our global team, you’ll gain valuable perspective and experience learning from industry thought leaders. We are hiring ambitious young professionals to join us in working with iconic brands across a variety of sectors. Base Design Brussels is B Corp certified.

**About the Role**:
Based in our Brussels studio (Monday-Friday, in-office), you’ll work closely with the BaseComms team to develop compelling content for social media, public relations, events, and case studies. This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in planning, coordinating, and ensuring our communications calendar runs smoothly. You’ll help shape how our work, team culture, and ideas reach the world with a balance of organizational skill and creative flair.

**Key Responsibilities**
- ** Social Media Coordination**: Plan, prepare, and schedule posts, stories, and video content for Instagram and LinkedIn. Craft engaging captions that spotlight our projects, insights, and updates.
- ** Content Calendar Management**: Oversee and coordinate timing for social media posts, case publication dates, press activities, and award submissions. Implement processes to improve efficiency and streamline workflows.
- ** Website Management**: Keep the Base website up-to-date by uploading new case studies, team bios, job listings, and news.
- ** Press & Awards Coordination**: Identify compelling narrative angles that position our projects in an engaging light, connecting them to current events and trends. Track and catalog press features and coordinate awards timings.
- ** Newsletter Creation**: Curate and compile monthly newsletter content, selecting engaging updates from all studios.
- ** Innovative Content Development**: Propose new formats and initiatives to keep our communications fresh, curious, and ahead of the curve.

**What we are looking for**:

- Excellent organization skills. You excel at planning, coordinating, and managing multiple tasks with precision and efficiency.
- Strong communication skills, as the role requires daily dialog with all Base studios globally. The ability to collaborate well with other creatives is essential.
- Studies in communication, media, journalism, or a related area.
- Native-level English skills, both written and verbal, are essential. French or Dutch proficiency is a plus.
- Social media savvy + a knack for creating engaging content.
- Proactive and resourceful, with a problem-solving attitude.
- Bonus: Creative talents in design, animation, or art direction are a big plus

**Program Details**:

- Duration: 3 - 6 months.
- Start date: early February, 2025.
- Hours: Full time position. Interns will be expected to work approximately 38 hours per week.
- Hybrid Work Policy: We’re all in the studio on Mondays & Wednesdays, work from home on other days is possible.
- Application Deadline: December 20, 2024.

We’re committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive and dynamic workplace where everyone can be themselves, regardless of their identity, experience or beliefs. Our sense of curiosity is what connects us all.

**How to**
- A CV in PDF format + letter of motivation
- Your contact information
- Your Portfolio and/or website (if applicable)