EUROPE MEDIALAB – Communication Assistant (Intern)

Communication Assistant (Intern)
  EUROPE’S MEDIALAB (ex. Fondation EURACTIV)

Europe’s Médialab is a “Think-And-Do Tank” for a healthy media sector in Europe, also ‘reconnu d’utilité publique. The MédiaLab – initially Fondation Euractiv – has the same founder as the media Euractiv (which has been sold to Mediahuis in 2023).

THINK:

• Advocates for EU policies promoting media independence, sustainability and pluralism in Europe (see these OpEds, co-signed by its Founder, with other stakeholders) 

DO:

• Train and exchange for media innovation: Stars4Media EU project + latest Stars4Media Day with 2 EU VIPs September 2024 and January 2025
  Maison du MédiaLab: about tripling the Brussels correspondents from Eastern Europe

  More information on Europe’s MediaLab (former Fondation EURACTIV)’s work: here

Communication Assistant (intern)
(Contrat d’Immersion Professionnelle)

Possible starting date: October 2025
Contract: Contrat d’Immersion Professionnelle (6 months, renewable for another 6 months)

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for a young professional to gain hands-on experience in media, EU affairs, communications, and project support. You will work closely with the organisation’s leadership to enhance productivity, visibility, and impact across EU projects, philanthropy, and public-private partnerships.

Main tasks will include:

• Support high-level contacts and networking
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, proposals, and public relations materials
• Maintain databases, update contact lists, and support CRM systems
• Help coordinate the organisation’s presence at external events and conferences
• Provide logistical and administrative support for travel, meetings, and events
• Support communication & social media
• Manage travel, agenda & logistics for trips & events

Profile:

• Master’s Degree in Business, European Studies, Political Science, Communications
• Strong interest in EU affairs, fundraising, and communications
• Already some experience in Brussels EU bubble (recent graduate with no Brussels experience need not apply)
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, knowledge of French or Eastern European language is a plus
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, agile team
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong IT skills, especially with MS Office, Google Workspace, and digital collaboration tools

To apply, please send a CV and a motivation letter in PDF format to secgen@europemedialab.eu. Please indicate “Communication Assistant” and your name in the email title.

Deadline for applications: 26 September 2025.