Media & Communications Trainee

Position description

We are looking for a talented trainee with an understanding of the power of media relations and digital advocacy to work with our media team and our communications team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

On the media side:

• Compile and update media lists;
• Keep track of journalist comings and goings;
• Follow the latest news developments in Europe (and globally) and conduct analysis and research;
• Draft media background documents for client media outreach;
• Monitor media coverage and compile clippings reports.

On the communications side:

• Help implement digital and integrated communications plans across different policy areas, including chemicals, sustainability and mobility;
• Support creative PR campaigns in line with client’s objectives;
• Set up, maintain and enhance social and digital channels – including preparing editorial calendars, community management, digital organic and paid campaigns;
• Draft quality materials including newsletters, speaking points and toolkits;
• Conduct research and monitoring to support effective communications, including the management and monitoring and reporting tools.

Transversally:

• Support in the organisation of events, marketing activities and business development.

Qualifications

• A university degree in communication, public relations, or journalism;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English. Any other languages a plus;
• Ideally some design, filming and video editing skills;
• Excellent digital skills and robust knowledge of social networks;
• Some previous professional communications experience is a plus;
• Strong interest in the EU media landscape and a keen eye for news developments;
• An understanding of the European public relations and digital landscape;
• Excellent computer skills and a basic understanding of photo and digital editing tools (e.g. Adobe Suite, Canva);
• Good organisational and project management skills;
• Self-starter, being able to work autonomously and in teams, with flexibility, in a fast-paced environment.

Application instructions

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