Trainee Marketing and Communication
Hapag-Lloyd AG
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Location Type: Office
Location: Germany
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About the role
- Support the development and activation of several priority projects within the Marketing & Communications department, including but not limited to: Digital Communications.
- Support to establish a concrete strategic approach to digital communications and HGT’s presence in this space.
- Contribute to digital campaigns and content planning.
- Support email communications and digital storytelling initiatives.
- Help develop social media content strategy + activation.
- Work together with the agencies to align editorial calendar and initiatives.
- Assist in content creation, planning, and publishing.
- Monitor engagement and suggest optimization opportunities.
- Assist to establish global intranet/portal and user-friendly and interactive user interface to promote and stimulate employee engagement.
- Support the creation of internal newsletters, announcements, and staff updates.
- Help maintain consistent messaging and improve employee engagement.
- Support the development of the corporate website ensuring alignment with our global business.
- Assist with website updates, content management, and copywriting.
- Support the development of user-friendly and on-brand digital experiences.
- Support brand awareness initiatives that help build the brand from the ground up.
- Ensure brand consistency across materials and channels.
- Assist in merchandise coordination, vendor communication, and brand asset management.
- Support building brand global brand awareness at strategic industry events and conferences.
- Support brand presence, marketing materials, and merchandise coordination.
- Manage the coordination of events and logistics with the event agencies.
Requirements
- A self-starter with a proactive attitude.
- A strategic thinker with the ability to connect ideas to broader goals.
- A practical problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative communicator who enjoys working with diverse stakeholders.
- Resourceful, curious, creative, and eager to develop new skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies, or a related field.
- Prior internship or project experience in communications or marketing is a plus, but not required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Dutch or other languages are considered an asset).
- Affinity with digital channels and content creation.
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape the global footprint of a fast-growing terminal operator.
- High-impact role in a dynamic, global, and collaborative organization.
- Strong learning and development opportunities, with exposure to international projects.
- Hands-on experience in a fast-paced working environment, working closely with senior stakeholders.
- A hands-on traineeship with room to grow and experiment.
- Guidance and mentorship from the Communication & Marketing Manager.
- Opportunities to take ownership of projects and lead initiatives.
- A creative, inclusive, and supportive work culture.
- Real impact on the organization’s marketing and communication development.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
digital communicationscontent planningemail communicationsdigital storytellingsocial media content strategycontent creationcopywritingwebsite updatescontent managementbrand asset management
Soft Skills
self-starterstrategic thinkerproblem solvercollaborative communicatorresourcefulcuriouscreativeeager to develop new skillsexcellent written communicationexcellent verbal communication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in JournalismBachelor’s degree in MarketingBachelor’s degree in Media StudiesMaster’s degree in CommunicationsMaster’s degree in JournalismMaster’s degree in MarketingMaster’s degree in Media Studies