On - Intern – Brand Communication, Sneaker - Zürich

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In short

Whether you’re looking to jump start your career or gain first hands-on experience in a new field, an internship at On offers you a unique growth experience, the chance to make an impact from day 1 and contribute to On’s growth journey. We are looking for fresh ideas, curious minds and passionate individuals ready to make a difference. Our internships generally last 6 months and you will be fully embedded in a team.

– Start date: 1st September 2026
– Duration: 6 months
– Prerequisite: Interest in area relevant to the internship, passion for On, right to work in EU / Switzerland
– Note: This is a paid internship
– If you don’t meet the criteria above, unfortunately, we cannot move forward with your application. Please be truthful in your answers, the recruiter reviewing your application will appreciate your honesty.

Curious about life as an intern at On? We recommend watching the recording of our previous livestream (https://www.careerfairy.io/company/On_AG/livestream/eCaoLI8t0mYLqzRYM1eq) to hear former interns share their internship experience, get an insider’s look at different departments and pick up some tips and tricks from our recruiters to help you ace the application process!

Your mission

– Identify the next generation of creators, crews, cultural tastemakers to elevate On’s presence in both performance and sneaker culture
– Monitor and report on local youth culture, community shifts, and competitive signals to keep the brand ahead of the curve
– Help launch regional and global campaigns through strategic storytelling, product seeding and events
– Collaborate on liaison with sub-regional agencies, providing the assets and strategic guidance needed to localise global narratives
– Facilitate the creation of culturally relevant content and support on brand initiatives that drive earned media and community engagement

Your story

– Current student or recent graduate in Marketing, Communications or a related field (prior internship experience in brand/PR is a plus)
– Deep, authentic connection to sports and/or sneaker community. You know who’s who and what’s next
– Fluent in English (internal language and team peers), skills in French, Spanish or Italian is a plus
– A self-starting, hands-on mindset. You are organized enough to manage your own projects and social enough to excite our partners
– A true team player who is solution-oriented and thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Meet the team

We are On’s South Europe Marketing Team, united by a clear mission: to amplify On’s brand, ignite brand love and build deep, lasting connections with our fans and communities in South Europe (France, Italy, Spain).

In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of two dynamic forces: the Brand Comms South Team, a forward-thinking group that shapes the overarching brand narrative and creative frameworks across the sub-region and the Brand Activation South Team, your peers supporting our wholesale partners and delivering B2B activation