Communications Internship

Communications Internship

Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

Brussels, Belgium

For this position, the successful candidate is expected to assist the Communications Team.

Tasks of the position include:

• Assist in the development of communications campaigns related to the Martens Centre research and events
• Together with the other members of the Communications Team, come up with fresh, innovative ideas for both formats and contents of these campaigns
• Assist in monitoring traditional and social media impact of the Centre and identify strategies for growing target audiences
• Provide general assistance with the upkeep and expansion of the Centre’s database of contacts, including identifying new, relevant stakeholders
• Take part in the research projects of the Communications Team, including literature reviews, editing and other related tasks
• Assist in the organisation of events and conferences of the Martens Centre
• Execute any other organisational and administrative tasks as needed

Candidate requirements:

• University degree in Communications and PR, political science, social science, journalism or any related disciplines
• Good knowledge of European and international politics as well as familiarity with the history and the tradition of the Christian Democrat, Conservative and like-minded political parties of the EPP family
• Creative, innovative, enthusiastic, out of the box thinker eager to establish and improve the external image and outreach of the Centre
• Savviness and a keen interest in social media tools and platforms
• Be a team player able to follow internal and external workflows with precise deadlines
• Proven communications, promotion, copywriting and advertising skills are a strong asset
• Fluency in English, with proven writing skills; knowledge of additional languages is welcome

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