Corporate Affairs & Communication EMEA Intern

Your future starts with a move. Make it with the #VFInternshipProgram at our EMEA HQ in Stabio, Switzerland as Corporate Affairs & Communication EMEA Intern.

At VF, shaping futures that move you means learning by doing, contributing to real projects and discovering the impact you can make. So, Make Your Move: bring your curiosity, ask questions and start shaping the next step of your journey.

About VF

VF is home to brands such as The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®: brands that are part of people’s everyday lives. As an intern, you will see how a global, brand-led business works from the inside, contribute to meaningful projects and learn alongside international teams. Learn more at http://vfc.com.

Key information

• Start date: February 1st, 2027
• Duration: 12 months, full-time
• Gross monthly salary: 1’850 CHF
• Location: VF EMEA Headquarters in Stabio, Switzerland
• Streamlined recruitment process: 3 interviews (Recruiter, Hiring Manager, potential Business Case)

Eligibility requirements

• You must be graduating after November 1st, 2026 OR you must have a student status as of February 1st, 2027
• You must hold EU or EEA (European Economic Area) citizenship

Let’s talk about the role!     

Ready to learn how corporate communications shapes culture, reputation and business performance? Join our EMEA Corporate Affairs & Communications team and gain hands-on experience supporting executive communications, media relations, strategic storytelling and internal communications across one of the world's leading apparel, footwear and equipment companies.

Support the EMEA Corporate Affairs & Communications team in delivering impactful internal and external communications initiatives across the region, contributing to projects that strengthen leadership communications, corporate storytelling, employer branding and associates’ engagement.

How you'll make a difference

Get ready to make an impact! Here's what you'll be responsible for joining our team as Corporate Affairs & Communications Intern:

• Support the execution of internal communication campaigns, including town halls, leadership engagements and associate communication initiatives.
• Assist with content creation for intranet articles, newsletters, presentations, executive messages and digital communication channels.
• Support media monitoring, news tracking and reporting activities, helping identify trends relevant to VF, our brands, competitors and the broader industry.
• Coordinate communication calendars and project plans to ensure timely delivery of key initiatives.
• Assist with LinkedIn content creation and community management to boost employer branding, culture and engagement projects, including events, campaigns and storytelling initiatives.
• Support logistics and communications planning for leadership visits, associate events and corporate engagement activities.
• Help create reports, dashboards and presentations that measure and showcase the impact of communication initiatives.
• Contribute to special projects across Corporate Affairs & Communications as required.

Skills that will make you succeed:

• A keen interest in corporate communications, public relations, media, journalism, marketing or related disciplines.
• Strong storytelling skills and the ability to translate complex topics into clear and engaging content.
• Curiosity about business, brands, consumer trends and corporate reputation.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, take ownership and collaborate across functions.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail when conducting research, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills; additional European languages are a plus.

What’s in it for you

At the end of the Internship period, you can expect to have a clear understanding of:

• How a regional Corporate Affairs & Communications function operates within a global, brand-led organization.
• Best practices in internal communications, executive communications, associate engagement and change communications.
• Media monitoring, reputation management and corporate storytelling methodologies.
• How communications supports business priorities, organizational transformation and culture.
• Cross-functional stakeholder management and project coordination in an international environment.
• The role of digital tools, data and AI in modern communications and reputation management.
• How to develop communication strategies, create content and measure impact across multiple audiences.

The VF EMEA Internship Program is a 12-month journey designed to develop and empower emerging talents at the start of their careers. We are committed to unleashing your potential, so you can expect a structured learning path and rich hands-on experience, including:

• Dedicated skill-building workshops & internal consulting group project
• One day of work in-store gaining real insights about our brands
• Networking opportunities with peers and senior leadership

We cannot grant that the internship will lead you to a contract afterwards, but thanks to the value of the experience most of our interns are staying in the company after the internship period.

Since we want you to focus on what matters, we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being. You will enjoy:

• Hybrid working policy
• 50% discount on VF brands
• On site gym, offering health and well-being initiatives
• Subsidized canteen, as well as break out areas offering complimentary drinks
• Shuttle bus to the office or discount on public transport, depending on your location

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Free to Be, Inclusion & Belonging

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

What move will shape your future? Apply now and start building it through real projects, international teams and the impact only you can bring.

#MakeYourMove

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