European Parliament liaison Office in Spain - Post B: Written and Online Press

The ultimate objective of the Directorate-General for Communication (DG COMM) is to help build the reputation of the EU by showcasing its democratic legitimacy, embodied in the European Parliament.

This entails providing complete and impartial information to citizens and media about the European Parliament, and assisting Members in their communication activities. We strive to reach the right audience with the right message at the right time and in doing so, deliver world-class communication.

We are committed communication professionals coming from various professional and academic backgrounds.

The main work of the European Parliament Liaison Office is related to three big areas: communication and social media, events and political insight. Therefore, the main tasks that would be asked of the trainees would be related to:

• Drafting of press releases;
• Organisation of communication events, seminars or conferences;
• Managing administrative processes to help journalists cover these events or other happenings on central level (Brussels or Strasbourg);
• Drafting briefings and insights on the political life of the house as well as monitoring and analysing European Parliament news and relevant developments for the EU.

Un profesional titulado en Comunicación o áreas relacionadas, con especializaciones o interés en asuntos europeos y Relaciones Internacionales, buenas dotes comunicativas y de redacción de informes, actitud dinámica y flexible y sentido del trabajo en equipo.

Se valorará positivamente el conocimiento de nuevas tecnologías respecto a edición, redes sociales, etc.