Relations with Committees and Content Coordination Unit

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.

About the Relations with Committees and Content Coordination Unit

The unit coordinates communication across EP’s official channels. In a very dynamic political environment, the unit ensures DG COMM staff stay informed about parliamentary decisions and priorities by enabling accurate and consistent messaging. It also leads cross-DG Thematic Teams, bringing together colleagues from different services to plan communication on specific topics.

The unit’s activities are structured around two main pillars: 

1. Coordination of Thematic Teams and relations with EP committees 
2. Editorial coordination of DG COMM’s channels via the Editorial Committee 

The main tasks ensured by our unit, among others, are the following: 

• Chairing and coordinating the meetings of the Editorial Committee following EP priorities, facilitating inter-unit cooperation and making sure long-term and short-term planning are fully integrated;
• Coordinating and organising the work of the Thematic Teams, ensuring the coverage of all political priorities and support in the communication activities of the committees, delegations, MEPs and other DGs;
• Creating, adopting and coordinating communication plans on priority topics and events, supervising the implementation of planned actions and reporting the actions to the policy DGs; 
• Keeping track and approving all DG COMM’s products published weekly through the General Planning, ensuring consistent quality and coherence among all the producing units; 
• Representation in the Directors’ Committee and subsequent liaising between directors and Editorial Committee;
• Liaising between the President’s media team and the Editorial Committee;
• Inclusion in any working groups that may have an editorial impact on narrative and targeting;
• Preparing a coherent long-term and also short-term planning for the Directors’ planning meeting.

Why This Matters to You

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the democratic process in Europe and help communicating it to different audiences. As a trainee, you'll be directly involved in work that informs and empowers citizens. You'll gain valuable experience in a dynamic and diverse environment, working alongside experienced professionals across the communication sector.

• Preparing for and following up on weekly Editorial Committee meetings, including drafting minutes, coordinating with relevant units, and updating the general planning table(s) on SharePoint;
• Assisting with Thematic Teams meetings, including drafting minutes and giving logistic support to its coordinators and members;
• Writing summaries and reports on events and webinars held at the EP;
• Drafting social media posts, briefings, talking points, and presentations for the Head of Unit or any other hierarchical superiors;
• Assisting with internal communications, including writing articles, composing internal emails, and contributing to internal communication strategies;
• Providing guidance on social media content.

Essential Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with strong interpersonal and soft skills;
  Fluency in English and a strong command of French;
• Demonstrated organizational and planning abilities;
• Proficiency in social media platforms (X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Threads, etc.);
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with collaborative web spaces such as SharePoint.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Previous experience in coordination tasks and cross-functional collaboration is highly desirable;
• Experience in media or communications is an asset.

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.