About Makmende Media
Makmende is an impact-focused media agency based in Amsterdam. We work with NGOs, progressive organisations and institutions that care about sustainability, social justice and inclusion. Together with a global network of local crews across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the MENA region, we produce video and photography around the world. Our clients include organisations such as BRAC, Cartier Women’s Initiative, UNESCO and Fondation Botnar.
Our Amsterdam team leads on strategy, concepts and scripts. Local crews research, direct and film on the ground. We edit and finalise productions in-house. The result is storytelling that connects global issues with real people and places.
The role
As a Sales & Marketing Trainee at Makmende, you’ll support our account and marketing teams in growing our partnerships and strengthening how we communicate our work. This traineeship sits at the intersection of business development, client relations, impact storytelling and content creation. You’ll help turn ideas into outreach, content and presentations, while learning how an impact-focused agency builds relationships and visibility.
What you’ll do
- Support sales and account activities, including preparing pitches, proposals and client meetings.
- Assist with business development through research, lead structuring and outreach.
- Help execute Makmende’s marketing and social media activities, following our content calendar
- Research organisations and movements that align with Makmende’s focus, and help maintain an overview of potential leads and collaborations
- Collaborate with our creative and account teams to translate ideas into compelling content and clear propositions.
- Bring your own ideas on how Makmende can reach new audiences and strengthen its voice.
Who you are
- You’re enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an HBO or WO programme in marketing, communication, media, international studies or a related field.
- You’re organised, proactive and comfortable working on multiple tasks at the same time.
- You’re curious, motivated and not afraid to take initiative.
- You care about sustainability, social justice and impact-driven organisations.
- You like making things happen, whether that is opening doors, starting conversations or helping turn ideas into realities for our partners.
- You have experience with tools like Canva, Photoshop or Adobe Premiere, or are eager to develop those skills.
- You communicate clearly in English, both written and spoken.
What we offer
- A paid 6-month traineeship with hands-on experience across the full sales and marketing process.
- Work on international productions with a small, experienced and collaborative team.
- Direct exposure to how an impact-focused agency builds partnerships and communicates its work.
- Close collaboration with creatives, producers and account managers.
- A diverse, inclusive workplace with room for initiative and ownership.
- We take the wellbeing of our team seriously. This includes dedicated mental health days, opportunities for learning, and a culture where people are encouraged to take care of themselves while doing meaningful work.
Upon successful completion of the six months, and depending on performance and mutual fit, there may be an opportunity to transition into a 12-month Junior position at Makmende.
Please send your resume and a short motivation to jobs@makmendemedia.com before April 8th. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short assignment and invited for a conversation during the third week of April.
