BD & Communications Intern

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BD & Communications Intern

At Gehl we're looking for a BD & Communications Intern to join our team.
Full-time · Copenhagen

About the job

Gehl is seeking an ambitious and dedicated intern to join our Business Development and Communications Team based in Copenhagen. 

As a Business Development and Communications Intern you will be an integral part of the Business Development and Communication Team and you will assist the team in solving a variety of tasks during our busy workday. 

You will be working from our office on Vesterbrogade and joining a vibrant office, with many social events and activities. We are looking for a person with a broad interest in communication and the business side of the creative industry, who thrives with different working tasks.

Primary responsibilities to include

  • Give active support to the Business Development and Communications Team

  • Assist in the launch of new projects, e.g. copywriting for our digital channels as well as updating our website backend

  • Monitor media coverage, share reports after project launches and archive press clippings

  • Vetting and coordination lecture/speaking opportunities

  • Exhibition vetting/coordination

  • Award submissions and monitoring

  • Press inbox coordination

  • Social Media posting and maintenance

  • Prepare and maintain CVs, project material, presentation material, standard forms, etc.

  • Translate, edit and proofread project material

  • Update and maintain databases

  • Market research for possible tenders and client and consultant teaming

  • Assist in preparing responses to tenders, PQs, pitches, both domestic and international

  • Assist in research in relation to new projects, domestic and international

Qualifications and competencies sought

  • You are a student in Communications, Business, Architecture, Design or the like (Completed undergraduate degree; in-between studies, or ongoing post-graduate studies. Post-graduates, meaning people who have obtained a Master's degree, are not eligible for this internship and will not be considered for the role)

  • You are fluent in English, oral as well as written (fluency in additional language(s) is also a plus) and have great communication skills

  • You have an eye for graphic design, with a proficiency in Google Workspace and Adobe CS (especially InDesign)

  • Experience with data management and a CRM Client Management Software is a plus

  • You have a natural interest in architecture, business development and communications and are eager to develop

  • You are able to stay focused in a busy and ad-hoc work environment

  • You have a keen attention to detail

  • You work efficiently and have a proactive approach to assignments 

  • You work independently and are an excellent organizer of your tasks

The paid intern position is full-time from August 2025– January 2026 and/or according to your school’s requirements, we have a flexible working schedule to work around school and private commitments. 

Apply for the job

The application deadline is May 15, 2025, however applications and interviews will be conducted on a continual basis. Please send a letter of motivation and CV through this link. All applications are treated confidentially and according to The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

If you have any questions, please direct them to Jennifer Zitner at jennifer.zitner@gehlpeople.com with the subject line “Business Development and Communications Intern”.

Gehl is an equal opportunity employer. Great cities and places are ones where we can be different together. Gehl values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages all gender identities or expressions, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Gehl is a networked urban design and research consultancy, offering expertise in the fields of architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, and city planning. We address global trends using empirical analysis to design for social behavior that drives meaningful change. With offices in Copenhagen, New York and San Francisco, we create ‘cities for people’.
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