Intern, Advocacy and Communications

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) is looking for an intern to join the advocacy and communications team from April 2023 (minimum 4 months).

Requirements:

• Communications skills: good written skills and good knowledge of social media – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
• Organisational skills: rigorous, effective communication, proactivity
• Knowledge of EU institutions and legislative processes
• Knowledge or experience in journalism
• Fluent in English and/or French. German or any other EU language will be considered a valuable asset

Daily tasks:

• Monitoring EU policy and providing assistance in lobbying activities
• Assisting with the drafting of press releases, newsletters or content for the website
• Managing social media
• Translating short news items for the website

EFJ Offers:

• A lump-sum monthly allowance of 550 EUR and coverage of public transport expenses
• 2 days of teleworking per week
• A positive working environment in Brussels with motivated colleagues
• Working in a multinational and cultural environment

The advocacy and communications internship is part of a university or graduate coursework. The candidate must have a student status during the internship. An internship agreement from their school should normally be provided.

EFJ is a multinational team based in the centre of the European institutions at the Residence Palace in Brussels.

Applications must be submitted to charlotte@europeanjournalists.org including the CV, cover letter, and starting date.

To apply, please click here.