Internship – EPP Press Department

The European People’s Party is looking for an intern to join the Press Department for a period of 6 months, 

starting in January 2017. The candidate must be organised, pro-active and sociable, take initiative, have 

good time-keeping skills and be full time available during 6 months. He/she will report to the EPP 

Spokesperson and support the EPP Press Department with the day to day tasks.

Responsibilities:

Monitoring the media and compile a press coverage newsletter on a daily basis

Support the creation and distribution of press releases

onitoring social media and support social media projects

Assist in designing and implementing communication strategies 

Assist in administrative duties

Build and update media lists and databases

Schedule, coordinate and attend various events

Requirements:

A university degree in the following non-exhaustive subjects: languages, communications, economy or political science

Native-level English, knowledge of other languages will be considered an asset

Excellent verbal and outstanding writing skills are essential

A creative thinker who can work in a fast pace  and diverse environment

Ability to work efficiently in team as well as independent; ability to prioritise tasks and respect  deadlines.

An excellent understanding of EU decision-making processes, EU policies and the European institutions

Experience:

An internship placement is focused on candidates who are at the beginning of their professional careers. 

However, any other practical experience that could be relevant to the work of the EPP may be considered an asset.

Remuneration:

Remuneration will be provided

Deadline:

Send your CV together with a cover letter by email to press@epp.eu before 10 December. Interviews will take place in the weeks to follow for a contract to start at the beginning of January 2017. Please note that  only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The EPP is the largest and most influential European-level political party of the centre-right, which currently  includes 79 parties and partners from 41 countries, the Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council, 8 EU and 5 non-EU heads of state and government, 14 members of the European Commission and the largest Group in the European Parliament.