About this job
Cradle is looking for a hands-on, Research & Communication Assistant Intern to join our creative team!
We are conducting a research project exploring skill sets, pipelines, and career transferability across games, film, interactive storytelling, and virtual production. Our goal is to map skills, visualise overlaps, and provide actionable insights for students, educators, recruiters, and industry professionals. More info at avenuecove.eu.
About Cradle
Cradle is the Research & Development lab of the Academy for AI, Games & Media at Breda University of Applied Sciences. At this lab, cutting-edge, innovative games and media applications are designed and developed through projects conducted on behalf of and befitting four professorships: Digital Media Concepts; Creative & Entertainment Games; Applied Games, Innovation & Society; and Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence. Most of the projects at Cradle involve external partners and are funded by secondary (e.g. national or EU research grants) and tertiary sources (project-based contracts). Cradle has a staff pool of experienced, tech-savvy researchers, lecturers, designers, and developers. It also offers internships, individual graduation projects, collaborative team projects, as well as support, facilities, and equipment to students, staff, and partners.
What you will be doing
- We are looking for a motivated student intern to join our team as a Research & Communication Assistant. You will support the project in multiple areas, including:
- Managing and creating content for social media channels.
- Designing infographics and other visual materials to communicate research insights.
- Assisting with podcasts and interviews, including organisation, scheduling, and follow-up.
- Transcribing interviews and preparing cleaned-up transcripts.
- Supporting general project organisation and documentation.
- Writing short articles, blog posts, or summaries of research findings.
What we offer
- A financial compensation (where applicable)
- A flexible, collaborative environment where your ideas matter
- Access to cutting-edge technology and facilities at BUas, including the XR Stage
- Networking opportunities with professionals and educators across Europe
- Hands-on experience in R&D and creative industry research.
- Exposure to interdisciplinary research methods and innovative data visualisation.
- Opportunities to work closely with industry professionals and academics.
- Mentoring and skill development in communication, social media, and content creation.
- Flexible work hours and the possibility to work remotely.
Your profile
- You receive ECTS for doing an internship or a thesis assignment as part of your study program
- You are conducting a MBO or a bachelor, university of applied sciences (HBO) or a similar institution
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Ability to work in an international, multicultural environment
- You are available for at least 5-6 months. Start/end date is negotiable
- A student or recent graduate with interest in creative industries, research, or communications.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Experience or interest in social media management and content creation.
- Basic graphic design skills (e.g., Canva, Illustrator) are a plus.
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Interest in podcasts, interviews, and storytelling.
- Curious and willing to learn about R&D processes and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Application process
Interested or do you have any questions? Please send your CV, portfolio and short motivation to cradle@buas.nl. You will receive a reply to your application two weeks after the closing date at latest.
External recruiters need not inquire