Intern Research & Digital Strategy

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data.

This role is part of our Experience & Engineering team based in the Netherlands. We combine our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients.

Looking to kick off your creative career as a digital strategist? During this internship, you'll join our talent program designed to shape you into a next-level strategist. We’ll give you all the attention, feedback, GIFs, and high fives you need to grow into a standout professional.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with strategists and designers in the development of innovations, strategic transformations and digital solutions.
• Assisting in quantitative research: running analyses using platforms like Statista, AI powered deep-research, and other data tools to uncover audience and market insights.
• Supporting qualitative research: contributing to participant recruitment, note-taking, and assisting in interviews, surveys, and focus groups.
• Conducting competitive analysis, deep-dive into the latest digital trends and analysing markets to help inform strategy and positioning.
• Prepping and facilitating workshops and presentations, using tools such as Figma or Google Slides.
• Supporting the Digital Strategy team in bringing the research & strategy to life for clients.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Dutch university for the entire duration of the internship.
• Availability of 4 days per week, preferably 5, from February 2027 for a duration of 5 months.
• Fluent in Dutch, and confident in English.

We offer:

• A monthly allowance of 450 euros + 50 euro internet allowance.
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• Mindfulness sessions, mental health services, healthy lunches available at the office, and a safe work environment.
• Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and many other goodies.