Account Management Trainee

Reporting to: Director of Account Management

Purpose: Assistance to account management for the portfolio of Euractiv members.

Hours: Full time (09:00-18:00). Work outside of these hours may be required depending on the agenda, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year (7 for the first 6 months and 7 for the following 6 months)

Salary: 1120 EUR / month first six months; 1400 EUR / month following six months (if both parties agree on the extension), CIP contract

Main responsibilities: 

• Assistance with client management, especially day by day interactions
• Assistance with achievement reports for clients Management (and continuous update) of account management databases
• Support to communication and marketing activities towards Euractiv members
• Support of organisation of events and trainings for Euractiv members
• Assistance in liaising with the different internal departments, in particular implementation, new business and events
• General office management and administrative task
• Person specification: knowledge and experience
• University education: European affairs and/or project management, Communications
• Knowledge of and interest in the EU market
• Good knowledge of MS Office and Google Docs Office

Personal attributes 

• Good communication and listening skills
• Creative and flexible mindset
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic environment
• You can think quickly and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Very organized and able to face tight deadlines
• Willingness to learn, proactiveness, multi-tasking
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The above is not an exhaustive description,, and other requirements may emerge as necessitated by changes within Euractiv, and its overall objectives.

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 in Europe.

How to apply:

Please mention in the subject line “Account Management Trainee”, 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.