European Parliament Liaison Office in Croatia (Zagreb) - Post B

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 Directorate for Liaison Offices is DG Communication's front line in the Member States. The Offices connect to citizens across the European Union, engaging with their concerns, understanding their cultures and speaking their languages, in order to make that vital connection between the European Parliament and the diverse local realities it represents. Offices are playing a crucial role in spreading the knowledge of what the European Parliament is working on and has achieved as well as engaging with citizens and various stakeholders. 

This traineeship of the European Parliament contributes to EU citizens’ European education and vocational training of graduates at the start of their career, whilst providing insight into the work of this EU Institution.

Your tasks are designed to give you an opportunity to extend your knowledge and build up skills gained during your studies and to become fully acquainted with the priorities of the EU, as well as with the activities of the European Parliament in particular.

During your traineeship, under professional supervision of the Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office (EPLO) Croatia and public relations and media experts, you will:

• Follow, analyse and report on national and local political developments;
• Support strategic and content planning and implementation of events organised by the Office;
• Work on EPLO’s youth projects and cooperation with youth networks and initiatives;
• Communicate with citizens interested in the EU and the work of the European Parliament;
• Follow national and EU media landscapes and work on continuous media mapping;
• Engage in Media work and communication with national and local media outlets;
• Write press releases;
• Manage social media platforms of the EPLO Croatia (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube);
• Manage and publish content of the EPLO Croatia website;
• Provide administrative support and clerical tasks related to work of the Office;
• Bonus skills/interests: video and photo editing, following new social media trends.

Candidates will be able to learn and fully participate in a variety of activities organised and conducted by the Office. 

The EPLO in Zagreb is looking for university graduates with appropriate skills and pronounced interest in public affairs to assist our team in our daily tasks.

Our trainees will enhance and build up their knowledge on media, social networks, while progressing in political analysis, event management and public relations.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship;
• Have advanced writing and social media skills or understanding;
• Are passionate about communication and eager to learn under supervision and guidance of the Head of Office and press and public relations officers;
• Are collaborative team players able to integrate into a diverse team;
• Are proactive, creative and independent thinkers.

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.