Internship

Internship: Communication

Promote art projects about biology, science and gastronomy

Would you like to be part of an organization that is committed to innovation and development in the field of art, sustainability, and society? Mediamatic has place for a communication strategist who gets excited from projects at the intersection of art, biology, science, and gastronomy, and who likes to use his/her/their communicative skills and ideas to promote Mediamatic's program to a bigger audience. 

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Mediamatic is an art lab that focuses on new developments in art, biology and science. Through art projects, lectures and workshops we bring together the fields of science and art. In our program we challenge the senses and perceptions of food, waste and unconventional materials. In this way we support developments in bio-art and actively contribute to a circular economy. Mediamatic also has a restaurant where themes from the program are translated into very nice (vegan) food. 

Art+science+who? 

The subjects we touch upon are not simple and often need explanation. For example, how do you explain what certain bacteria do or how perfume is made? In what way can certain technological developments be placed within an art(historical) and social context? And even more important: How do you make sure that these stories come to the attention of the right target group? 

Writing, promoting, researching

We have room for a communications intern who can translate the various themes into fun understandable language and strong images, and who knows better than anyone how to bring this to the attention of a large (and diverse) audience. You are co-responsible for carrying out communication research, developing content strategies, planning, developing on-and offline campaigns, delivering content for our website and social media, writing press releases and maintaining contact with the press. 

Tasks

- Research how to promote our fragrance, fermentation & new material program in a unique way.
- Co-responsible for delivering content for our website, social media channels and mailings.
- Thinking along on-and offline campaigns.
- Monitor and analyze social media and website activity
- Co-managing the communication plannings
- Maintain and expand press database
- Maintain contact with the press 
- Maintain and update the Mediamatic website

Profile

- You are creative and good at creating appealing content.
- You can write well and have a feeling for images. 
- You are enterprising and proactive when it comes to coming up with ideas.
- You are interested in learning more about content analysis and optimization.
- You have a strong affinity with art and design. 
- You are following a relevant WO/HBO education.
- Preferably you have a basic level in Dutch. 

What we offer

- The opportunity to develop and take on tasks where you support the entire communication of the art center
- Work within an interdisciplinary team of makers, students, and artists.
- Opportunity to learn more about perfume making, gardening, mycelium design, vegan food and more. 
- A strong international network within the arts, culture and bio-technology sector.
- Special work environment in the heart of Amsterdam
- Here you can find all the important information about doing an internship at Mediamatic

Important

A background within communications is a plus, but certainly not a necessity. A love for bioart and design even more so. If you are from the arts and love to write and share, but do not yet have much experience within communications, be sure to send in your resume. 

We prefer a dutch speaking person for this position. But do not hesitate to apply. 

Apply

Send your CV, short motivation and writing sample in PDF format to werk@mediamatic.nl stating "Internship Communication". Please also mention when you want to do your internship. For questions, please contact werk@mediamatic.nl.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.