Euractiv is an independent pan-European media network specialising in EU policies. Our primary goal is to foster policy debates among EU stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and civil society groups. We provide comprehensive coverage of policy processes leading up to decisions, presenting the issues in a neutral manner without taking sides.

Euractiv is part of Mediahuis, a publishing company with assets in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg and Germany. Mediahuis publishes across a wide range of formats – from newspapers and magazines to television, radio and online media. More about Mediahuis and Euractiv here.

What are the benefits of working at Euractiv?

You will be working in a vibrant international office. You will be in the middle of EU affairs, both physically and through your work. You will contribute to one of the central EU affairs media and support bringing our news, multimedia content and newsletters to Euractiv’s readers.

We are now looking for an intern in our Accounts implementation team, based in Brussels.

Candidates should be available as soon as possible!

Main responsibility: Day-to-day operation of the Euractiv Jobsite 

Tasks:

• Daily update and publication of job ads on the Euractiv Jobsite
• Implementation of the bi-weekly Jobletter
• Responsible for client management and outreach
• Implementation of Jobsite marketing campaigns
• Management (and continuous update) of project management databases
• Assistance in advertising campaigns and other marketing tools

Profile:

• University education: European affairs and/or project management, Communications, Marketing
• Very good command of English (spoken and written) 
• Very organised and detail-oriented
• Telesales/sales experience is desirable
• Good knowledge of MS Office and Google Docs Office
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic environment
• Ability to face tight deadlines
• Knowledge of/Interest in the EU market
• Proactive, open-minded, flexible, multi-tasker
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Eligible to work in the EU

Euractiv offers:

• Interesting work in a multicultural environment (an international team of 100 people)
• Insight into EU politics
• Insights to communication and advocacy activities in EU affairs
• Insight into the work of a Brussels-based EU media
• 6 months to one year contract under Belgian law (CIP). Paid internship. First 6 months, minimum salary of 1.120€. Second 6 months, minimum salary of 1.400€.

How to apply:

Send a 1-page CV and a short cover letter to selection@euractiv.com and add in CC: ian.teunissenvanmanen@euractiv.com, Ian Teunissen van Manen, EU Affairs Senior Manager. 

Please use the subject line “Jobsite Intern - First and last name”.

Applications welcome immediately!

Equality and diversity

We are committed both to promoting equality and diversity within the organization and to Equal Opportunities in recruitment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. All hiring decisions are made entirely on merit. We encourage everyone to apply, even if you do not fit all the criteria.