The CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation. Through its 34 member bodies — the  national insurance  associations  — the CEA represents all types of insurance and reinsurance  undertakings, eg pan-European companies, monoliners, mutuals and SMEs. The CEA, which is based in  Brussels, represents undertakings that account for around 95% of total European premium income.  Insurance makes a major contribution to Europe’s economic growth and development. European insurers  generate premium income of over €1 100bn, employ nearly one million people and invest almost €7 500bn in the economy.

For the communications & PR department we are looking for a (m/f)

Communications & PR Intern 

Function 
To provide support for all aspects of the day-to-day work of a federation communications & PR department that is responsible for media relations, website, publications, events and member communication:

Assisting with all aspects of the planning, preparation and hosting of conferences and workshops, including: 

• Liaising with suppliers and service providers
• Inviting and registering participants
• Preparing marketing and conference material 
• Liaising with speakers
• General administration and organisation
• Supporting the department in its daily communication and PR activities
• Supporting the department in the preparation of CEA publications, both in print and on-line
• Other day-to-day duties as assigned under supervision of the head of department

Profile 

• Native English speaker. Other languages, particularly French, an asset
• Experience of event organisation welcome
• Demonstrable drafting and writing skills an advantage
• Good knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook 
• Knowledge of InDesign an advantage
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to take initiative and work well under pressure
• Highly developed team spirit  

Offer 
This internship provides a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a lively international organisation. Paid internship (to start immediately until July).

Contact 
Please address application letters and curriculum vitae to CEA, Square de Meeûs 29, 1000 Bruxelles for the attention of Koen Ameye (e-mail: hr@cea.eu).

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