House of European History - Post A: Communications Team

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 House of European History (HEH) is a history museum that collects, researches and exhibits a diversity of memories, experiences and interpretations of European history, deepening knowledge and widening perspectives, encouraging the critical thinking and empathy needed to see historical events from other viewpoints. Underpinned by our academic independence, we will help to build a more informed society aware of the consequences of European history for today and strengthened by the mutual understanding needed for a common future.

The HEH is part of the European Parliament’s visitor offer. Our transnational collection, our exhibitions and our programmes provide unexpected and inspiring experiences. Through outreach and partnerships, we aim to strengthen the European dimension in debating, exhibiting and learning about history. A place for encounters and exchange, the House's multi-faceted interpretation of the past, builds bridges to questions relevant for today's Europe.

Read more of the HEH on: https://www.historia-europa.ep.eu/

The Communications & Partnerships team of eight colleagues covers many areas, including media relations, branding, stakeholder outreach, social media, marketing, publications, web content and event promotions.

We are looking for a trainee who will work on the following projects:

• Management of HEH social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) - planning and generating content (e.g. images, videos, articles) on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and ensuring related community management. It also includes working closely with various colleagues and external partners in order to create engaging and relevant content about the museum, monitoring and analysing the HEH online presence, and delivering reports on results achieved when required;
• Design of communication materials: support the team’s graphic designer to create visual materials for promoting the museum’s programmes and activities: posters, leaflets, publications, etc. in line with the museum’s visual identity. This includes working closely with various colleagues in the museum to understand the visual communication needs of their projects, helping to safeguard and enhance a consistent use of the museum’s brand book, and thinking creatively of new ideas for compelling visual assets that show what the museum is about;
• PR assistance: help planning and organising various events, meetings, tours, photoshoots, etc. contributing to the dissemination of the museum’s offer in view of increasing its visibility among a wide audience.

The work in the Communications & Partnerships team is very varied and often requires a fast turnaround and tight deadlines. We need an organised and creative colleague who is flexible and happy to work as part of a team.

Qualifications and experience

• Interest in and curiosity for history and culture, experience in the museum and/or cultural sector preferred; 
• Copywriting and multimedia skills;
• Proficiency with using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign;
• Fluency in English (oral and written); additional language(s) 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.