Global Internal Communications Intern (M/F/X)

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

Position: Global Internal Communications Intern

Contract Type: Internship

Travel Remit: No travel required

Location: Bonn, Germany

Advertising End Date: 08.09.2026

Disclaimer : Please note that this job advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration for the position.

At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a “Best Place to Work”.

Are you currently enrolled in a university programme and looking for a 12-month internship in a globally leading company? Are you a passionate storyteller and talented writer with solid design skills? We are offering an exciting opportunity to join DHL Supply Chain’s Global Divisional Communications and Engagement team.

If this sounds like a team you'd like to join, keep reading...

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

This internship is part of a local scheme with universities in Germany. The main eligibility criterion is to be actively enrolled in a university program throughout the entire duration of the internship. You will be required to provide documentation such as your ID, student visa, and enrolment certificate as part of the eligibility verification process.

YOUR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Ideate, create and polish internal stories for our employee intranet.
• Have a driving role in managing our editorial pipeline; scoping out potential stories, aligning with topic owners and stakeholders and uncovering compelling angles for our audiences.
• Assist in the development and execution of internal communications campaigns.
• Contribute to the management of internal communications assets (digital and printed), presentations, to ensure standardization across the EMEA region.
• Create visually appealing content using design software like Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other design tools.
• Support the Communications Operations Director on related communications projects.
• Participate in project meetings and support project management tasks, helping to streamline workflow and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate across departments to support various communication needs and reinforce brand consistency.

• You are currently enrolled in a university programme in Germany and will be enrolled for the entire duration of your internship.
• You are pursuing a degree in communications, design, marketing or other related fields.
• Based in/near Bonn or willing to relocate for this office-based position.
• You are eligible to work at least 6 months full-time in 2026 (please check with your university).
• C2 / native-level English with excellent grasp of grammar.
• Interested in learning internal communications strategy, branding – incl. visual design, and project management.
• Great design skills and experience with Canva and Microsoft 365 - Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere) is a plus.
• Knowledge of employee branding, and campaign development.
• A creative and analytical mindset, with good attention to detail and data-driven skills to enhance campaign effectiveness.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO DO NEXT?

If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full UP-TO-DATE CV is attached with your application.

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the globe. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.

The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore, we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.