European Parliament Liaison Office in Belgium (Brussels) - Post A: French-speaking traineeship

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 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 Liaison Office of the European Parliament in Belgium ensures the institutional communication of the EP in Belgium. In doing so, it forms the bridge between the institution and the Belgian citizens. By using media relations, social media communication and (virtual) events we attempt to bring the Parliament and citizens closers to each other. We have close contact with the Belgian MEPs and help them with the communication of their activities towards the Belgian audience. 

The European Parliament stands for European democracy. We help connect it to people.  

A traineeship at our unit will offer you the chance to deepen your knowledge on the EP activities and broaden your communication skills.

You will have some everyday tasks like:

• You will be creating social media content (i.e. editorial work, visual design, creating and editing video content);
• You will be preparing communications for journalists;
• You will be supporting at events with citizens;
• You will get some interesting projects where we give you the lead to develop a communication strategy/campaign;
• You will get the opportunity to meet Belgian MEPs, go to Strasbourg and work with external actors to increase citizen’s participation all within the framework of strengthening the European democracy. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship;
• Is flexible and can take on several projects in the same time;
• Has experience with social media and interest in European politics; 
• Is fluent in French, a knowledge of Dutch is a plus;

We encourage trainees to take initiative and be proactive.

If you are creative, are eager to work in the centre of European politics and have a good set of communication skills, we will be a match!  

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.