Media & Communications Trainee

SEC Newgate EU

Brussels, Belgium

We are looking for a talented trainee with an understanding of the power of media relations and digital advocacy to work with our media team and our communications team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

On the media side:

Compile and update media lists;
Keep track of journalist comings and goings;
Follow the latest news developments in Europe (and globally) and conduct analysis and research;
Draft media background documents for client media outreach;
Monitor media coverage and compile clippings reports.

On the communications side:

Help implement digital and integrated communications plans across different policy areas, including chemicals, sustainability and mobility;
Support creative PR campaigns in line with client’s objectives;
Set up, maintain and enhance social and digital channels – including preparing editorial calendars, community management, digital organic and paid campaigns;
Draft quality materials including newsletters, speaking points and toolkits;
Conduct research and monitoring to support effective communications, including the management and monitoring and reporting tools.

Transversally:

Support in the organisation of events, marketing activities and business development.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A university degree in communication, public relations, or journalism;
Excellent command of spoken and written English. Any other languages a plus;
Ideally some design, filming and video editing skills;
Excellent digital skills and robust knowledge of social networks;
Some previous professional communications experience is a plus;
Strong interest in the EU media landscape and a keen eye for news developments;
An understanding of the European public relations and digital landscape;
Excellent computer skills and a basic understanding of photo and digital editing tools (e.g. Adobe Suite, Canva);
Good organisational and project management skills;
Self-starter, being able to work autonomously and in teams, with flexibility, in a fast-paced environment.