The Embassy of the Free Mind in Amsterdam is looking for a Content Manager Intern for 32 hours per week | Vacancy for a Learning Opportunity, Internship | Deadline: 15-02-2025
The Embassy of the Free Mind (EFM) is a museum-library and platform for free thought inspired by the ideas of the Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica Collection – the world’s largest library in the field of alchemy and hermeticism, among others. The museum focuses on European free thought of the past 2,000 years, inspired by hermetic wisdom, which looks into the connection between nature, the cosmos, and humankind. The EFM is located in the heart of Amsterdam in the 17th-century national monument the House with the Heads.
Content Manager Intern
32 hours per week
About the role:
As a Content Manager Intern, you will play an essential role in shaping the voice of our brand across multiple platforms. You will collaborate closely with a small, but agile team, and help craft engaging content about our collections, exhibitions, events, and more. Whether it’s video production, writing newsletters, managing our social media accounts, or updating our website, you’ll ensure that every piece of content aligns with our brand identity and social media strategy.
You’ll be involved in all stages of content creation, from brainstorming ideas to execution, ensuring that we remain connected with both our core community and occasional visitors. You will also analyze the performance of content, adapting strategies based on insights to continuously improve our reach and engagement.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop creative content ideas and work closely with your team to execute them across various platforms (social media, newsletters, website, etc.).
- Ensure all content fits with our overall positioning and social media strategy, specifically around our exhibitions, events, and collections.
- Be the main point of contact for social media content, keeping a structured overview of all marketing, communications, and PR efforts.
- Collaborate with teams from the library, academy, and museum to incorporate their insights and knowledge into engaging content.
- Actively participate in project briefings and provide creative input to help shape campaigns.
- Analyze the performance of content and suggest improvements based on data and audience feedback.
- Stay up-to-date with digital trends and respond quickly to what’s trending online, adjusting content strategies accordingly.
Who you are:
- A creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and digital content creation.
- Highly proactive and able to work independently in a content calendar.
- Detail-oriented, structured, and able to keep track of various projects in a small team environment.
- A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with an eye for tone and style.
- Social media-savvy with a keen understanding of what’s trending online in the Dutch cultural field.
- Curious and eager to learn about ancient philosophy.
What we offer:
- Your key responsibilities can be adjusted to fit your personal learning goals, and you’ll be given ample time to work on your school assignments if required.
- A hands-on role with plenty of creative freedom to shape the direction of content.
- An opportunity to work closely with a small, supportive team where everyone’s contributions are valued and have a real impact.
- Insights and mentorship from our project manager and experienced team members.
- Free access to lectures and other events.
- An internship allowance to support you during your time with us.
Duration: 4 to 6 months; 32 hours a week
Location: Keizersgracht 123, Amsterdam
If you’re looking for an internship where you can truly make a difference and learn in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Send a brief motivation letter explaining why you think you will be a good fit and your resume to info@efm.amsterdam. We will then contact you.
If you have any questions, you can contact our project manager Chiara Mancini, via cmancini@efm.amsterdam.
Please do not use this vacancy for acquisition purposes.
More information about the organisation: see our website.