European Parliament Liaison Office in Latvia (Riga) - Post B: Public Relations

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.

• Develop and deliver content about the European Parliament’s work for various target audiences, in line with its values, communication narratives and key messages;
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of newsletters and other informative materials;
• Help plan and carry out events – starting from logistical preparation and coordination, through to on-site implementation, social media coverage and reporting;
• Work closely with our community manager on creating content for social media and updating the European Parliament Liaison Office (EPLO) website;
• Represent the European Parliament at events inside and outside the EU House;
• Assist in maintaining and updating our contact lists;
• Collaborate with team members on communication and publicity projects;
• Participate in missions across Latvia and potentially to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

• A strong communicator, both in writing and speaking (Latvian and English);
• Skilled in or strongly interested in content creation – such as writing, managing social media, graphic design or video production (e.g. Canva);
• A graduate with at least a Bachelor's degree – preferably in communication studies, political science, social sciences, or a related field. Unfinished Bachelor's degrees are not eligible;
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and in a small, dynamic team;
• Responsible and flexible, with the ability to take initiative;
• Curious to deepen your knowledge of the EU and how the European Parliament works;
• Passionate about helping people understand the EU and encouraging active citizenship;
• Open to learning effective communication from experienced professionals at national and European level;
• And of course – creative and positive in your approach!

Learn more about what we do: https://riga.europarl.europa.eu/lv.

Please note that to apply for this offer you must 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.