Role description
We are looking for a motivated and creative intern to join our Marketing team at Arethia. In this role, you will be supporting the group-wide implementation of marketing and communications activities. If you have recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in communications, marketing or a related field, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic international environment.
In this role you will gain:
* Hands-on experience in global brand management and marketing.
* Exposure to cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, growing environment.
* Opportunity to gain marketing strategy, brand marketing, and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.
* Mentorship and guidance to support your professional growth.
Your Mission
Brand & Content
* Help manage and roll out brand elements consistently across assets and touchpoints (presentations, brochures, packaging, merchandise).
* Support social media planning (content drafting, scheduling, monitoring).
* Track and summarise industry news, trends, and competitors.
Customer Engagement & Activation
* Support the coordination of customer gifts and branded merchandise (selection, ordering, distribution, tracking)
* Help manage stock and logistics of marketing materials.
* Assist in organising international tradeshows (logistics, giveaways) and internal employer branding events.
* Support internal and external communications (e.g., newsletters, email updates) with content drafting, formatting, and distribution
* Help analyse campaign results and event feedback to improve future activities.
Processes & Tools
* Help manage internal platforms (SharePoint/Confluence) for marketing resources.
* Document marketing processes and workflows for knowledge sharing.
* Support expense tracking, vendor coordination, and reporting.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field.
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.
* Organised and solution-driven, showing initiative and proactivity in problem-solving.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Curiosity and genuine interest in brand marketing and communications.
* Flexibility and willingness to learn in a dynamic, international environment.
* Ability to speak and write in English and German fluently and idiomatically.
Why you'll love working here
* Responsibility from day one in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies
* Annual 360° feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
* Flexible working hours, attractive home office policy, and 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
* Modern office overlooking Lake Zürich, incl. showers and lockers
* Regular company events and team activities
* Monthly savings on everyday expenses through the Swibeco platform – from fitness and food to travel and tech
* Free "Halbtax" travelcard, and free language courses
* Subsidised lunch at the neighbouring cantine, and free drinks and snacks at the office
About us
At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.