Social Media and Digital Multipliers Unit - Post A: Data analyst

As the voice of citizens, the European Parliament stands for European democracy. The Directorate-General for Communication (DG COMM) amplifies its message of the Parliament to reach every corner of Europe. We help connect Members of Parliament (MEPs) to the people they represent, and we communicate what the Parliament is, what it does, and what it stands for. When Parliament speaks, we make sure it’s heard.

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

The Social Media and Digital Multipliers Unit (SMDM) is responsible for shaping the European Parliament's digital voice. We manage its central social media presence, produce engaging content, and track online conversations, while teaming up with digital multipliers to amplify our reach. Behind the scenes, our social media producers, designers, content managers, data analysts, and project managers work together to gather insights, spot trends, and collaborate with creators - ensuring the Parliament's message doesn't just reach audiences, but resonates with them.

• Gathering, analysing and reporting on key data on the different digital media activities within the unit;
• Improving the data quality and the reliability of our statistics;
• Working on and maintaining various dashboards used by the data intelligence team;
• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of data analysis documents (briefings, annual reports, ad-hoc requests, etc.);
• Supporting editorial and social media teams by analysing results and drafting summary conclusions;
• Contributing to the implementation of new tools and data-related products as needed;
• Monitoring and moderating social media interactions, drafting responses, and tracking emerging narratives;
• Interested in working on projects that leverage use of new AI technologies.

• Background: experience with data analysis;
• Have good knowledge of excel and/or other data analysis tools;
• Posses basic skills in data visualisation;
• Have an analytical mind-set;
• Have a good level of English;
• Organised;
• A good team player;
• Someone who is focused on quality;
• A quick learner;
• Trustworthy;
• Pro-active in spotting issues and looking for solutions.

You have obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship.

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.