Communication Traineeship at Eurodesk in Belgium

With a network of national coordinators connected to over 2100 local information providers and Eurodesk centres in 37 European countries, Eurodesk is the main source of information on European policies and opportunities for young people and those who work with them. Eurodesk Brussels Link coordinates the activities of the network, providing various information tools and resources, and manages several digital platforms and social media channels. The network also updates and manages content on the European Youth Portal.

Eurodesk Brussels Link is looking for a communication Intern. The intern will assist the team in carrying out various communication campaigns and projects. The proposed length of internship is six (6) months.

Tasks
Planning, recording and editing videos and podcasts and creating short video animations
Producing transcripts and video subtitles as required
Support the social media team with planning, creating and posting content on Eurodesk channels
Taking pictures and editing them
Providing assistance to the national Eurodesk coordinators when relevant
Other duties as directed by the Eurodesk director and other supervising staff members

Profile and skills required
An academic background in communication or an equivalent experience is requested
Knowledge of video editing softwares (Adobe Premiere Pro), adobe programmes and Canva
Knowledge about social media channels and trends
Excellent visual skills is essential
Capacity to work in English (written and spoken)
Detail oriented, energic, resourceful, and self-motivated
Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, international environment
Interest in youth policy and youth related issues
Previous experience of working in NGOs, volunteering activities and/or participation in (international) youth activities is a big plus
Have a valid work permit for Belgium is necessary.

Conditions
Proposed length of internship is six (6) months. An agreement will be made according to the Belgian “Convention d’immersion professionelle” contract.
The trainee receives a monthly allowance (around 1.050 EUR/month net).
The traineeship is on a full-time basis in line with the regular working hours of Eurodesk (38h/week).
The intern will work in the Eurodesk office in Brussels, with the possibility of teleworking one day a week.
The successful candidate should be available to start working on 1st March 2023 at the latest.

Application process
Interested applicants should send their CV, portofolio and a motivation letter (max. 1 page) in English to: internship@eurodesk.eu.

Deadline to apply: 15 January 2023 (midnight Brussels time).

Pre-selected candidates will be invited to perform an online test.
Short-listed candidates will then be invited to an interview.