Are you passionate about European affairs and digital communications? Do you want to contribute to the successful implementation and promotion of EU-funded projects? If so, consider applying for the position of European Projects Assistant.

European Projects Assistant

As a European Projects Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting and executing social media campaigns and newsletters to promote EU projects. You will also assist in project reporting and support senior team members with various project activities, ensuring their successful implementation.

Your tasks:

• Manage and monitor social media campaigns (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram) and track paid ads, including budget management and invoice documentation.
• Create and publish project newsletters and promotional content, including designing graphics on Canva.
• Report on social media activity and project updates for technical reporting to the European Commission.
• Brainstorm and implement creative social media campaigns, using tools like Canva, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, and Hootsuite for campaign management and reporting.
• Provide administrative support to the European Projects team as needed, assisting with both project implementation and proposal submission.

Ideal profile:

• University degree in European affairs, project management, communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest in EU affairs and understanding of the European project landscape.
• Experience with social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proactive, adaptable, and a strong team player, comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English; other European languages (especially French or German) are a plus.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics is a bonus.

Euractiv offers:

• Working in a leading pan-European media;
• Interesting tasks in a multicultural environment;
• 6-month to 1-year contract under Belgian law (CIP) - paid internship. First 6 months’ salary of 1.120€. Second 6 months’ salary of 1.400€;
• An exceptional opportunity to gain insights into the inner workings of EU media, enhance your marketing and communications skills, and practice foreign languages.;
• Insight into EU politics.

What are the benefits of working at Euractiv?

You will work in a vibrant international media office with a multicultural team of talented colleagues you can learn from. You will be in the middle of EU affairs, both physically (our office is in the EU quarter) and through your work. You will be contributing to one of the most respected EU affairs media platforms in Europe.

How to apply:

Please mention in the subject line "European Projects Assistant - First and last name", attach your CV and a short cover letter, and email to selection@euractiv.com

Background

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, neutrally presenting the issues 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.

Equality and diversity

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity within the organisation and 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 reassignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, 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.