The European Space Agency (ESA) is offering an internship in the Internal Communication Products and Channels Office of its Communication Department, based at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands. You will create Shorts for the OneESA Experience Platform, support podcasts, images and videos, and help organise events and town halls for the ESA workforce; applications close on 30 November 2026 at 23:59 CET/CEST. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy and set out every task, requirement and eligibility rule below.
The Internship at a Glance
The internship sits within ESA's Director General's Services. These are the formal details of the vacancy:
🆔 Job Requisition ID: 20937
🎓 Type of appointment: Intern
🏛️ Directorate: Director General's Services
📍 Workplace: Noordwijk, NL
🗺️ Location: ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
📣 Publication method: External Only
📅 Closing date: 30 November 2026, 23:59 CET/CEST
Where You Will Be Based: ESTEC, Noordwijk
The duty station for this internship is ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. The vacancy lists Noordwijk, NL as the workplace for the role within the Director General's Services.
Your Team: The Internal Communication Products and Channels Office
As an Intern within the Internal Communication Products and Channels Office of the Products and Channels Division within the Communication Department, Director General's Services, you will be working as part of a small team distributed over several European countries, with the duty station being ESTEC in the Netherlands.
Under the supervision of the Head of Internal Communication Products and Channels, you will assist with internal communication activities within the European Space Agency.
Current Internal Communication Objectives at ESA
The vacancy lists the following current internal communication objectives:
📢 Inform employees about the 2040 strategic objectives
🤝 Unify ESA's workforce with a clear brand narrative
💪 Enhance engagement and support cultural transformation, in particular through a new communication and intranet platform called One ESA
✨ Inspire staff by emphasising the impact of their contributions
👀 Increase visibility of leadership communication
🏢 Improve internal corporate and institutional communication
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website.
Topic of the Internship
The topic of the internship covers three fields:
🎥 Audio-Visual Production
👥 Workforce Engagement and Communities
🗓️ Event Organisation
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Your Tasks as an Intern
As an intern, you will support the work of the Internal Communication Products and Channels Office by carrying out the following tasks:
📱 Creating Shorts for the OneESA Experience Platform addressing the ESA workforce. Shorts are an engaging way to display video content, based on posts from a Media news channel. They are ideal for the Employee App, bringing a familiar social media-style experience to the platform
🗞️ Creating and maintaining a dedicated Media channel or News page for Shorts on the OneESA Intranet platform
🎙️ Supporting the production of podcasts, images and videos
🎤 Contributing to organising events and town halls for the workforce
How Long the Internship Lasts and When It Starts
According to ESA's announcement of its 2027 student internships, an internship lasts between 3 and 6 months and starts from February 2027. The exact start date is agreed with the ESA tutor.
Behavioural Competencies
The vacancy lists the following ESA core behavioural competencies:
🏁 Result Orientation
⚙️ Operational Efficiency
🫱 Fostering Cooperation
💬 Relationship Management
🔄 Continuous Improvement
🔭 Forward Thinking
For more information, the vacancy refers to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook.
Who Can Apply: Education
You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of university course at Master's level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship.
Language Requirements
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.
Additional Requirements and Assets
During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored. The following is considered a plus:
🏢 Knowledge of corporate communication, in particular internal communication
🎞️ Knowledge of video production
Eligible Nationalities
Applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States:
🌍 Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
🍁 Cooperating State: applicants from Canada can apply as well
🇪🇺 European Cooperating States (ECS): applicants from Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta can apply as well
Selection Process
During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored. During the recruitment process, the Agency may also request applicants to undergo selection tests.
Application Limit
According to ESA's announcement of its 2027 student internships, one candidate can apply for a maximum of 2 vacancies.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. It welcomes applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
At the Agency, diversity is valued and people with disabilities are welcome. Whenever possible, ESA seeks to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process, and you can contact ESA by email using the address in the Links section below.
Important Information
The information published on ESA's careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have. The vacancy does not state a stipend or allowance. You can find more opportunities like this in the internships and traineeships section of Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the ESA Internal Communication Products and Channels Office internship based?
The internship is based at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands, within ESA's Director General's Services. The vacancy lists Noordwijk, NL as the workplace.
What is the deadline to apply?
The closing date is 30 November 2026 at 23:59 CET/CEST. Applications are submitted through the ESA careers website.
What will I do as an Internal Communication Products and Channels Office intern?
You will assist with internal communication activities within ESA under the supervision of the Head of Internal Communication Products and Channels. Your tasks include creating Shorts for the OneESA Experience Platform, creating and maintaining a Media channel or News page for Shorts on the OneESA Intranet platform, supporting the production of podcasts, images and videos, and contributing to organising events and town halls for the workforce.
What is the topic of this internship?
The vacancy names three fields: Audio-Visual Production, Workforce Engagement and Communities, and Event Organisation.
Who can apply for this internship?
You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of university course at Master's level. You must also be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship.
Which nationalities are eligible?
Applications are only considered from nationals of ESA's listed States, which include the Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and 21 others named in the vacancy. Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State, and from Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta as European Cooperating States, can apply as well.
How long does the internship last and when does it start?
According to ESA's 2027 student internships announcement, an internship lasts between 3 and 6 months and starts from February 2027. The exact start date is agreed with the ESA tutor.
Which languages do I need?
The working languages of the Agency are English and French, and a good knowledge of one of them is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.
Do I need experience in internal communication or video production?
Knowledge of corporate communication, in particular internal communication and video production, is a plus. Your motivation for applying to the role will also be explored during the interview.
How many ESA internship vacancies can I apply for?
One candidate can apply for a maximum of 2 vacancies, according to ESA's announcement of its 2027 student internships.
What happens during the selection process?
Your motivation for applying to the role will be explored during the interview. ESA may also ask applicants to undergo selection tests.
Deadline
⏳ 30 November 2026
Links
🔗 Full vacancy and application (Apply now): https://jobs.esa.int/job/Noordwijk-Intern-in-the-Communication-Department-Internal-Communication-Products-and-Channels-Office/1452918033/
📘 ESA Student Internships 2027 announcement: https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA/ESA_Student_Internships_2027_are_now_open
🌐 ESA website: https://www.esa.int
📧 ESA student internships contact (diversity and accessibility questions): ESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
