INTERNSHIP / Advocacy and Communications

Europe’s largest journalists’ organisation is looking for an intern based in the EU to join the advocacy and communications team, full-time in Brussels, from 1 September 2026. The period of the internship is 4 to 6 months!.

The internship is part of a university or graduate coursework. You must have student status during the internship and EU citizenship. An internship agreement from your school should normally be provided.

The works involved will demand the candidate to have the following skills:

• Knowledge of EU institutions and legislative processes
• Communications skills: good written skills and good knowledge of social media – Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn
• Organisational skills: rigorous, effective communication, proactivity
• Knowledge or experience in journalism is an asset
• Fluent in English. Any other EU language will be considered a valuable asset

Your daily task will involve :

• Monitoring EU policy and assist with advocacy activities
• Assisting with the drafting of press releases, newsletters or content for the website
• Managing social media

What we offer :

• A lump-sum monthly allowance of 550 EUR + coverage of public transport expenses
• 2 days of telework per week
• Good and positive working environment in Brussels with motivated colleagues
• Working in an international environment

We are an international team based in the centre of the European institutions at the Residence Palace in Brussels. If you think you are ready to take on the challenge and the work, please send an email to rebecca@europeanjournalists.org including your CV and cover letter, stating the period you are available.

Application deadline: 14 August